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The Girlies Are Fall-ifying 2026's It Shoe
Gigi Hadid and Elsa Hosk are trading their classic black styles for richer tones.
Alyssa Lapid
Anyone who spends too much time scrolling FashionTok know that half the fun of a budding trend is witnessing it get a seasonal makeover. And this year, the mood boards are getting an autumn refresh. Romantic, Chloé-inspired pieces are getting a whimsigoth holiday treatment, while the vivid strawberry girl summer color trend has morphed into something darker. The latest trend to go full fall? The classic loafer.
Last spring, It girls like Gigi Hadid and Elsa Hosk made the preppy shoe a wardrobe must-have, styling classic black versions with bright cardigans, teeny-tiny shorts, and floral dresses. Now that there’s an unmistakable chill in the air, the same style icons are making a subtle, chic adjustment: trading their trusty noir pairs for rich shades of brown. Think decadent espressos, buttery caramels, and light cocoas. Turns out, a simple color swap is all it takes to give your outfits a major glow-up.
The “Groutfit” Upgrade
Last weekend, Hadid stepped out in New York in a ‘fit worth pinning on every fall mood board. Her base atti...