Ask any fashion person who has an eye for elevated things and they're tell you there's one sandal style they're really coveting this season. Transcending the trends like no other, Hermès's Oran sandals retain their elegant edge and cult-buy status season after season.
With a simple design that sees the slides set on a flat base with an elegant strap detail woven at the front, the shoe strikes the balance of refined yet relaxed, creating a sophisticated sandal that stylish people adore. With a wide and devote fan base—it's harder to count the influencers that don't own a pair than is it to count the ones that do—the chic sandal is firmly cemented as a summer favourite.
At this point, it should be fairly clear that I'm coveting a pair myself, but the £610 price tag means that I have a bit of saving to do before I can officially call them my own. As such I've spent some time scouring the internet to identify some of the alternative styles that can help me get the look this season and act as a placeholder until I own the real deal.
As the Hermès Oran sandal is one of the most iconic styles on the market, certain brands have created homages of their own. In a wide range of colours, these trending iterations call upon the same iconic silhouette, including the flat design and simple strap detailing, as the original pairs.
Whilst you can't match Hermès's colour offering (the Oran sandals come in an astounding 42 different shades), quality, or, indeed, legacy, this season's alternatives cover all of the classic bases including blacks, browns and whites and the occasional pop of colour.
If you too dream of owning a pair of Hermès's Oran sandals one day, but want to look elegant in the meantime, read on to discover the alternatives that are currently on the market.
SHOP HERMÈS'S ORAN SANDALS:
This classic black shade is so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Hermès' light brown shade is a favourite amongst fashion crowds.
Add a splash of colour to your summer wardrobe.
The baby blue colour trend is taking off this season.
SHOP FAVOURITE ORAN-INSPIRED SANDALS:
These elegant slides come in seven other colours.
These also come in ivory and gold.
These are already on their way to selling out.
These raffia flats will style so well with a white cotton skirt or relaxed light-wash jeans.
The chicest slipper trend of the season.
This rich chocolate brown colour this taking off this season.
These also come in ivory and black.
This vivid green shade styles so well with whites and creams.
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