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Metro Luxe & Less: The Ever-Chic Ruched Leather Loafers

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<div><em></em><em>Welcome to the latest installment of <a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metro.Style</a>&#x27;s shopping edit: <strong>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing readers how to achieve the same look and feel across different price points. </em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><em></em></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:910px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759472246273BANNERS.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Article by Carla Buyo"/><span class="fr-inner">The Saint Laurent Le Loafer is the shoe of the season</span></span></span></div><p>This week, our eyes—and feet—are firmly planted on a classic silhouette that&#x27;s stepping into the spotlight: the loafer. And not just any loafer. The <strong>Saint Laurent Le Loafer </strong>has emerged as the defining shoe of Fall 2025. Understated, sculptural, and sublimely luxurious, it&#x27;s the kind of piece that doesn&#x27;t just walk—it commands.<em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>From Boardroom to Front Row</strong></div><p>It began with a quiet shift in Fall/Winter 2025 runway presentations. At <strong>Prada</strong>, loafers were styled with oversized tailoring, evoking a kind of intellectual minimalism that whispered rather than shouted. <strong>Bottega Veneta</strong> paired their iterations with sweeping coats and supple knits, placing comfort and structure in dialogue. <strong>Proenza Schouler</strong> took a sleeker route, refining the loafer down to its purest form, providing that less is indeed more. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759472335209BANNERS (1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">On the Fall/Winter 2025 runway: Bottega Veneta, Proenza Schouler, and Prada</span></span></span></div><p>Your favorite style stars have followed suit. <strong>Anne Curtis</strong>, ever the chameleon, leaned into quiet luxury by pairing her loafers with a tweed jacket and shorts. Recently in Milan, <strong>Pia Wurtzbach</strong> was spotted embracing the shoe&#x27;s off-duty versatility, styling hers with a button-down and leather jacket.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759473005222BANNERS (3).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A fashion week essential: Pia Wurtzbach and Anne Curtis take their leather loafers out for a spin</span></span></span></div><p>And of course we can&#x27;t forget, <strong>Hailey Bieber</strong>, a constant barometer for what&#x27;s next, was spotted multiple times this year in loafers worn with crisp socks and micro-minis—an ode to collegiate rebellion with a grown-up twist. </p><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759472382950BANNERS (2).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Hailey Bieber styling her loafers for everyday wear</span></span></span></strong></div><div><a href="https://www.ysl.com/en-us/pr/le-loafer-supple-in-shiny-leather-766876AA00K1000.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Luxe Hero: Saint Laurent Le Loafer</strong></a></div><p>Crafted from supple lambskin leather, the Le Loafer from Saint Laurent is a masterclass in restraint. No overt branding, no exaggerated silhouette—just impeccable proportions and a whisper of gold detailing at the vamp. The heel is low but present, giving you the posture of a heel without the hardship. It&#x27;s the kind of shoe that slips into your wardrobe with startling ease, adding quiet polish to everything from slouchy denim to sculptural midi skirts.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759473373959BANNERS (4).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Saint Laurent Le Loafer | P75,000</span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://www.massimodutti.com/ph/crackled-leather-loafers-with-decorative-detail-l11532650?pelement=53995936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Smart Alternative: Massimo Dutti Crackled Leather Loafer</strong></a></div><p>If you&#x27;re looking for a more wallet-friendly way to embrace this season&#x27;s loafer fixation, Massimo Dutti&#x27;s crackled leather loafers are the perfect parallel. While they trade Saint Laurent&#x27;s lambskin for a sturdy cowhide, the silhouette retains that same quiet confidence. This finish is slightly more textured—a design choice that gives the shoe a character of its own—and the gold hardware detail is just as refined. </p><div><br/></div><p>Massimo Dutti&#x27;s version is less about imitation and more about interpretation. It mirrors the same qualities we love from the Le Loafer—timeless, versatile, and polished—while delivering it at a price point that encourages repeat wear. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759473446539BANNERS (5).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Massimo Dutti Crackled Leather Loafer | P8,490</span></span></span></div><p>Whether you’re investing in Saint Laurent’s buttery-soft lambskin version or opting for Massimo Dutti’s beautifully made alternative, the message is clear: this is the season to lean into refined restraint. After all, the most powerful style statements are often made in a whisper. </p><div><br/></div><p>Stay tuned for next week&#x27;s feature on Metro.Style.</p>

<p>As seen on the likes of Pia Wurtzbach, Anne Curtis, and Hailey Bieber, here's the shoe of the season</p>

As seen on the likes of Pia Wurtzbach, Anne Curtis, and Hailey Bieber, here's the shoe of the season

#MetroLuxeAndLess: The Ever-Chic Ruched Leather Loafer Is The Shoe Of The Season

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#MetroLuxeAndLess: The Ever-Chic Ruched Leather Loafer Is The Shoe Of The Season

Carla Buyo

Published Oct 03, 2025 03:00 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 03, 2025 04:03 PM PHT

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