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Out of all of the style stars, Katie Holmes is, no doubt, the one to turn to for easy on-the-go outfit ideas. Pay close attention to her effortlessly polished looks and you’ll see that she’s a reliable source of casual-cool fashion inspiration. If you’re wondering how Holmes manages to step out as a sartorial success time after time, it all boils down to a couple of things: first, a relatable, comfort-first approach to dressing and second, a coveted collection of elevated wardrobe essentials.
You’re probably well aware of her love for cozy chic Khaite sweaters and slip-on-and-go Birkenstocks, but there’s another tried-and-true staple that always pulls her laid-back looks together. It’s the Gucci loafer.
Nothing fancy or new. In fact, the loafer is actually the brand’s very first shoe created by Aldo Gucci, founder Guccio’s son, in the early 1950s. It’s an elegant, timeless design that’s topped off with a signature horsebit. That original design evolved to the modernized sleek Jordaan silhouette, whose name was inspired by the artsy neighborhood in Amsterdam.
Holmes is such a fan of the fail-proof shoe that, from what we can tell, she owns them in two styles and colorways: the structured Gucci Jordaan in black and the hybrid horsebit loafer, which can convert to a mule, in white.
It’s the type of shoe that can be mixed and matched with nearly any wardrobe look. In the office? They’re a polished, commuter-friendly option to add to your workwear wardrobe. Running errands on the weekend? A pair instantly turns any casual moment into an understated chic rendevouz. Holmes has worn her Gucci loafers with a bevy of looks, from cut-off denim shorts to plaid trousers to cuffed khakis.
She is proof that investing in expertly crafted wardrobe essentials will always pay off in the long run.