This summer we're wearing sandals like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in the 90s

Sandals: This summer, all signs point to less is more.

Fashion has never celebrated the minimalism typical of the 1990s so much. Several brands and houses have made it their signature, including Phoebe Philo, who returns with her incredible appeal; Victoria Beckham, who swears only by effortless tailoring; and The Row, which has embraced simplicity and redefines the contours of this discreet and pared-down fashion through wardrobe essentials . Most recently, Calvin Klein, under the direction of Veronica Leoni, presented a Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection that harks back to the 1990s (the house's golden age) with perfectly tailored pencil skirts, long coats, and a whole range of clean-cut garments.

As a pioneer of the minimalist trend, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whose flawless style she described as straightforward, was featured on numerous mood boards this season. An icon of quiet luxury , her style, composed of sophisticated classics, has been repeatedly copied and reworked by both designers and fashion fans, thus transcending the decades without ever seeming dated. In the 1990s, she lived in Tribeca, a neighborhood with many cobblestone streets. This explains the young woman's penchant for block-heeled sandals.

In 2025, we won't exclusively see block heels, but sandals will retain the minimalist '90s style championed by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Shannen Doherty. This summer, they're kept simple, in neutral shades like black, white, or beige, with heels of varying height and a few thin straps crossing the instep. These styles can be seen this season at Max Mara, Burberry, and Courrèges.

This article originally appeared on Vogue.fr.

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