Katie Holmes Just Wore the New Flat-Shoe Trend That Instantly Elevates Wardrobe Basics

If I could raid any celebrity wardrobe it would be the one belonging to Katie Holmes. Brimming with exquisite tailoring, capsule wardrobe heroes and new-season cult-buys, Holmes’s collection speaks to both my interest in fresh trends and my love for enduing staples. Owning an envy-inducing collection and forever styling it well, my ears always perk up when I hear that Holmes has stepped out in another excellent outfit; the latest of which has me making my way to the checkout with a new flat shoe in my basket.

Styling her relaxed weekday look with an elegant square-toe loafer, Holmes subtly and expertly layered a polished element into her ensemble that I didn’t see coming. Working well with her tailored trousers and robe coat—items that have become something of a uniform for the actor—Holmes’s angular shoe worked to add shape and form into her look, all the while elevating the outfit with a statement finish.

Whilst round-toe and almond-shaped loafers have long been the go-to for heritage brands, this season designers are becoming a little more experimental with the traditional style. Leaning into the overarching square-toe-shoe trend, the detail adds a hardy effect the loafer by broadening the silhouette and giving it sharp lines. Ideal for grounding a casual outfit, or finessing an evening trouser look, the square-toe loafer adds an extra level of interest that rounded-toe styles simply cannot compete with.