Loafers became a go-to shoe for all walks of stars — as well as a wide range of styles — in 2023.
Throughout the year, classic penny and slip-on loafers earned their place in the fashion industry, emerging in silhouettes, hues and heights to suit any individual’s fashion tastes. Monochrome, studded and two-toned styles emerged on stars like Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart and Blake Lively, while others — like Glen Powell, Andrew Scott and Emma Roberts — embraced classic leather sets in brown and black tones. Still, pairs with revamped details like platform soles, heels and more were embraced by Mia Goth, Lykke Li and other celebrities, proving the shoe’s power to evolve with the times.
Below, discover the range of loafers favored by the fashion set this year.
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Glen Powell
Image Credit: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AARP In brown leather loafers with a navy pinstriped suit at the AARP Annual Movies for Grownups Awards at Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Jan. 28, 2023.
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Emma Roberts
Image Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images In black leather Kate Spade New York loafers with a polka-dotted skirt, black top and leather Sam handbag at Kate Spade New York’s fall 2023 presentation during New York Fashion Week 2023 at The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City on Feb. 10, 2023.
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Kristen Stewart
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images In Chanel loafers and a Chanel suit at the 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 1, 2023.
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Diego Boneta
Image Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Christian Louboutin In blue Christian Louboutin loafers with a double-breasted suit at Christian Louboutin and Rossy De Palma’s Loubi Tablao party for Louboutin’s Flamencaba Collection at Carondelet House in Los Angeles on May 31, 2023.
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Davis Burleson
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Michael Kors In studded Toga Virilis loafers, a gray suit and layered shirts at Michael Kors Collection’s spring 2024 fashion show at Domino Park in Brooklyn, New York during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2023.
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Letitia Wright
Image Credit: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Prada In brown leather Prada loafers and a brown plaid suit at Prada’s spring 2024 fashion show in Milan, Italy on Sept. 21, 2023.
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Andrew Garfield
Image Credit: Jacopo Raule/Getty Images In dark red Rockstud-accented loafers with an orange shirt, light tan trousers and a pink coat at Valentino’s spring 2024 fashion show in Paris during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1, 2023.
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Blake Lively
Image Credit: Gotham/GC Images In Nomasei x Julia von Boehm’s color-blocked loafers with a yellow sweater, blue denim jeans and a Louis Vuitton handbag while in New York City on Oct. 3, 2023.
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Mia Goth
Image Credit: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Miu Miu In white Miu Miu penny loafer heels with a black and white sweatshirt, feather-trimmed skirt and black leather Matelassé handbag at Miu Miu’s spring 2024 fashion show in Paris during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3, 2023.
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Emma Chamberlain
Image Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Miu Miu In black leather Miu Miu penny loafers with a blue collared shirt, printed beige jacket and a black leather top-handle bag at Miu Miu’s spring 2024 fashion show in Paris during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3, 2023.
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Lykke Li
Image Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images for LACMA In red leather Gucci platform loafers with a crystal-embellished minidress from Gucci’s spring 2024 collection at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2023.
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Andrew Scott
Image Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage In black leather Givenchy loafers with a black Givenchy top and suit at the 26th British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Dec. 3, 2023.
