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Elle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Bella Hadid Can't Stop Wearing Vivaia's Sneakerinas – Here's How To Style The Divisive Shoe
The more Bella Hadid steps out in sneakerinas, the less and less divisive the trend starts to look. It's a story as old as time: supermodels managing to make just about anything look appealing. With the ballet flat renaissance well and truly underway, 2025 was the year a less 'palatable' hybrid trainer version came into the mainstream. But, lest we forget, ugly shoes are fashion catnip. Soon this lovechild was influencing the shape of new sneaker drops and street style spotlights. Goodbye chunky soles and Triple S vibes, hello to the slimline silhouette we loved back in the Seventies, with sporty side stripes, suede uppers and featherweight serrated soles. There's a reason Puma Speedcats, adidas Sambas, Onitsuka Tigers and Miu Miu Plumes are having such a moment. Now, Vivaia has hopped on this bandwagon with a new take on its cult Cristina shoes. If the original design was delicate and balletic, crafted in lustrous satin and dyed in pastel hues, the new Yancy style is sportier than ever. Bella Hadid was spotted out in West Hollywood just this week modelling the creamy 'Natural' shade with tonal Jean Paul Gaultier jeans and a matching denim jacket. Made from padded Re-Nylon (that's recycled Nylon, for the non Prada-mad out there), the Vivaia Yancy has swooping overstitching and suede panelling, as well as a retro rounded toe. Unlike the candy-coloured Cristinas, this shoe comes in basic black, white, cream and a bold red. Of course this isn't the first time Bella has been spotted wearing Vivaia. In fact, the shoe brand has the model to thank for its sudden success. While, yes, the direct-to-consumer label has garnered a roster of celebrity fans – Selena Gomez, Julia Roberts, Alexa Chung and Katie Holmes, to name but a few – since its launch five years ago, in 2025 Vivaia entered the big leagues. When the Cristina sneakerina launched in February, it took less than a month for it to sell out – all thanks to Bella, who was seen wearing a a black pair with a Saint Laurent bag and wool overcoat in early March 2025. Two short weeks later and the Orabella founder was out in sneakerinas yet again: this time in New York, in Vivaia's ivory Cristina with capri leggings and a black Saint Laurent bomber. Cue another sell-out situation. Naturally, in April of this year, it was impossible to get your hands on a pair. But, luckily, Vivaia has kept the drops coming, with fresh new colourways landing all the time – namely butter yellow for summer and an on-trend burgundy to see you through the autumn season. We're big fans of the square-toed full vamp Cristina that Bella Hadid and Amelia Gray Hamlin own, but these shoes also come in a more balletic version, the Yanka, for the truly trainer-averse. Charli XCX has these lower-cut, rounded-toed sneakerinas in pink – she was seen wearing them at Glastonbury and out with friends in NYC. As a self-confessed trainer hater, my life changed the day Vivaia's Cristina sneakerinas landed on my desk. I find – believe it or not – classic trainers to be uncomfortable and I hate the silhouette they create. I was partial to a slim Nike Cortez once, but would rather opt for a heeled boot than ever wear a dress with trainers. Then, ballet flats returned and my feet were freed from their clip-clopping prison. However, there are some outfits that the classic ballet flat can easily take into 'twee' territory, and this is where the sneakerina really comes into its own. That injection of easy athleisure was just what my stripy Ganni midi needed to feel less mumsy (I am a mum, the fear is real), and suddenly my all-black outfits had a cherry on top in the form of low-key flats, not heels. You get the gist: sneakerinas are wearable. No one should be intimidated by this shoe. It goes just as well with an unabashedly girlish midi or mini (think Simone Rocha or Cecilie Bahnsen) as it does with streetwear or sleek Skims loungewear. And, as Bella has proven, it also goes particularly well with this season's favourite capri pant and a relaxed leather bomber (or any bomber jacket for that matter). For extra style points, layer up with the leggings-and-dress combo ELLE UK editors can't stop talking about. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times' Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.
Mint
23-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
Gucci Sales Plunge as Kering Label Struggles to Revive Demand
(Bloomberg) -- Gucci sales tumbled in the first quarter as efforts to revive Kering SA's biggest brand again failed to yield signs of a turnaround. Sales dropped 25% at Gucci on a comparable basis, Paris-based Kering said Wednesday. Analysts were expecting a 24% drop. Kering, which also owns Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, gets more than 60% of its profit from Gucci, making a recovery at the ailing label crucial for the French group. The company, controlled by the billionaire Pinault family, last month tapped Demna Gvasalia — known as Demna — to be its next Gucci designer. Demna spent a decade as Balenciaga's artistic director, overseeing strong growth with attention-getting looks such as the Triple S sneakers, recognizable by their exaggerated size. But Gucci is a much bigger brand, and moving on to a new designer for the second time in about two years means any turnaround will take time. 'Demna is part of the group, he's already working with the teams at Gucci,' Chief Financial Officer Armelle Poulou said on a call with reporters, declining to confirm when he will unveil his debut collection for the label. Kering shares have declined 50% in the past year, a worse performance than rivals Richemont, Hermes and LVMH. Beyond Kering's internal issues, the broader luxury market is stuck in a period of weak growth caused in part by Chinese shoppers reining in purchases. US tariffs and an escalating trade war have further darkened the outlook for the industry. Kering has 'capacity to protect its margins through price increases' in the US, Poulou said, adding that the group is still analyzing the initial tariff announcements. Even the more resilient luxury groups, such as LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Hermès International SCA, recently posted disappointing results. Overall, Kering sales fell 14% in the first quarter. More stories like this are available on First Published: 23 Apr 2025, 09:34 PM IST
CNN
14-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
He made Ikea bags chic and sold ‘destroyed' sneakers. Now, he's the designer of Gucci
It's all change in the world of Italian fashion. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, as the struggling luxury house seeks to turn around its fortunes. Demna — who only goes by his first name, as of 2021 — will begin his new role in early July, Gucci owner Kering confirmed to CNN via a press release. However, in a sign investors didn't take kindly to Demna's appointment, Kering's Paris-listed shares fell sharply in early trading Friday. The appointment comes after Kering said last month that it would part ways with former designer Sabato De Sarno, who served as Gucci's creative head for only two years. Sales at Kering have been weighed down by weak performance at Gucci, its biggest brand, accounting for about half of the French luxury group's sales and two-thirds of profits. For the full 2024 year, Kering's revenue dropped 12% to €17.2 billion ($18.6 billion), of which Gucci accounted for €7.7 billion ($8.3 billion). Kering, which also owns Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent and McQueen, praised Demna's tenure at Balenciaga, where he has been creative director since 2015, during which he 'redefined modern luxury, earning global recognition and cementing his authority on the industry,' according to an emailed statement. The group does not break out financial results for Balenciaga, which falls into its 'Other Houses' category, whose revenues amounted to €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2024. Among Demna's bestsellers at Balenciaga were the chunky Triple S sneakers and the Speed trainer with a sock-like fit. His bags, including the recent Rodeo style featuring Kim Kardashian in its campaign and Le City, revived from the 2000s, have also been met with considerable fanfare. However, Demna's tenure hasn't been without controversy: In 2022, Balenciaga received widespread backlash after it released an advertising campaign that was viewed as an endorsement of child abuse and pornography. Following furious online criticism and a $25 million lawsuit against the production company behind one of them, Balenciaga admitted 'a series of grievous errors for which (it) takes responsibility' and withdrew the campaigns. Demna has also made headlines with his provocative creations, such as a $2,000 version of the classic blue Ikea bag and 'destroyed' sneakers that arrived out of the box torn and frayed for $1,850. François-Henri Pinault, Kering's chairman and CEO, said that Demna's contribution over the past decade to both the group and brand had been 'tremendous,' adding that 'his creative power is exactly what Gucci needs.' 'Demna's profound understanding of contemporary culture, coupled with his extensive experience in conceiving visionary projects, has established him as one of the most influential and accomplished creatives of his generation,' added Francesca Bellettini, Kering's deputy CEO in charge of brand development. The appointment follows this morning's news that Donatella Versace would be stepping down from her role as chief creative officer of Versace, a role she has held since 1997, and handing the reins over to Miu Miu's former image and design director, Dario Vitale. A new designer for Balenciaga has not yet been announced.
CNN
13-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
He made Ikea bags chic and sold ‘destroyed' sneakers. Now, he's the designer of Gucci
It's all change in the world of Italian fashion. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, as the struggling luxury house seeks to turn around its fortunes. Demna — who only goes by his first name, as of 2021 — will begin his new role in early July, Gucci owner Kering confirmed to CNN via a press release. The appointment comes after Kering said last month that it would part ways with former designer Sabato De Sarno, who served as Gucci's creative head for only two years. Sales at Kering have been weighed down by weak performance at Gucci, its biggest brand, accounting for about half of the French luxury group's sales and two-thirds of profits. For the full 2024 year, Kering's revenue dropped 12% to €17.2 billion ($18.6 billion), of which Gucci accounted for €7.7 billion ($8.3 billion). Kering, which also owns Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent and McQueen, praised Demna's tenure at Balenciaga, where he has been creative director since 2015, during which he 'redefined modern luxury, earning global recognition and cementing his authority on the industry,' according to an emailed statement. The group does not break out financial results for Balenciaga, which falls into its 'Other Houses' category, whose revenues amounted to €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2024. Among Demna's bestsellers at Balenciaga were the chunky Triple S sneakers and the Speed trainer with a sock-like fit. His bags, including the recent Rodeo style featuring Kim Kardashian in its campaign and Le City, revived from the 2000s, have also been met with considerable fanfare. However, Demna's tenure hasn't been without controversy: In 2022, Balenciaga received widespread backlash after it released an advertising campaign that was viewed as an endorsement of child abuse and pornography. Following furious online criticism and a $25 million lawsuit against the production company behind one of them, Balenciaga admitted 'a series of grievous errors for which (it) takes responsibility' and withdrew the campaigns. Demna has also made headlines with his provocative creations, such as a $2,000 version of the classic blue Ikea bag and 'destroyed' sneakers that arrived out of the box torn and frayed for $1,850. François-Henri Pinault, Kering's chairman and CEO, said that Demna's contribution over the past decade to both the group and brand had been 'tremendous,' adding that 'his creative power is exactly what Gucci needs.' 'Demna's profound understanding of contemporary culture, coupled with his extensive experience in conceiving visionary projects, has established him as one of the most influential and accomplished creatives of his generation,' added Francesca Bellettini, Kering's deputy CEO in charge of brand development. The appointment follows this morning's news that Donatella Versace would be stepping down from her role as chief creative officer of Versace, a role she has held since 1997, and handing the reins over to Miu Miu's former image and design director, Dario Vitale. A new designer for Balenciaga has not yet been announced.
CNN
13-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
He made Ikea bags chic and sold ‘destroyed' sneakers. Now, he's the designer of Gucci
It's all change in the world of Italian fashion. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, as the struggling luxury house seeks to turn around its fortunes. Demna — who only goes by his first name, as of 2021 — will begin his new role in early July, Gucci owner Kering confirmed to CNN via a press release. The appointment comes after Kering said last month that it would part ways with former designer Sabato De Sarno, who served as Gucci's creative head for only two years. Sales at Kering have been weighed down by weak performance at Gucci, its biggest brand, accounting for about half of the French luxury group's sales and two-thirds of profits. For the full 2024 year, Kering's revenue dropped 12% to €17.2 billion ($18.6 billion), of which Gucci accounted for €7.7 billion ($8.3 billion). Kering, which also owns Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent and McQueen, praised Demna's tenure at Balenciaga, where he has been creative director since 2015, during which he 'redefined modern luxury, earning global recognition and cementing his authority on the industry,' according to an emailed statement. The group does not break out financial results for Balenciaga, which falls into its 'Other Houses' category, whose revenues amounted to €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2024. Among Demna's bestsellers at Balenciaga were the chunky Triple S sneakers and the Speed trainer with a sock-like fit. His bags, including the recent Rodeo style featuring Kim Kardashian in its campaign and Le City, revived from the 2000s, have also been met with considerable fanfare. However, Demna's tenure hasn't been without controversy: In 2022, Balenciaga received widespread backlash after it released an advertising campaign that was viewed as an endorsement of child abuse and pornography. Following furious online criticism and a $25 million lawsuit against the production company behind one of them, Balenciaga admitted 'a series of grievous errors for which (it) takes responsibility' and withdrew the campaigns. Demna has also made headlines with his provocative creations, such as a $2,000 version of the classic blue Ikea bag and 'destroyed' sneakers that arrived out of the box torn and frayed for $1,850. François-Henri Pinault, Kering's chairman and CEO, said that Demna's contribution over the past decade to both the group and brand had been 'tremendous,' adding that 'his creative power is exactly what Gucci needs.' 'Demna's profound understanding of contemporary culture, coupled with his extensive experience in conceiving visionary projects, has established him as one of the most influential and accomplished creatives of his generation,' added Francesca Bellettini, Kering's deputy CEO in charge of brand development. The appointment follows this morning's news that Donatella Versace would be stepping down from her role as chief creative officer of Versace, a role she has held since 1997, and handing the reins over to Miu Miu's former image and design director, Dario Vitale. A new designer for Balenciaga has not yet been announced.
