Yesterday evening, Margaret Qualley became the first celebrity to test drive Matthieu Blazy’s most divisive Chanel slipper. First spotted in Biarritz during the brand’s cruise 2026 show, the Belgian designer introduced toe-less sandals, which were basically just a heel. The fact that they barely serve a purpose only made the internet more obsessed with them.

To make it even better, Qualley wore the shoes to the London premiere of The Dog Stars, getting her own dogs out to mark the occasion (now that’s method dressing). The sandals are the latest chapter in fashion’s current fascination with freaky footwear – see also Vibram’s FiveFingers, Loewe’s PVC boots or Saint Laurent’s recent see-through shoes.

Margaret Qualley at The Dog Stars premiere — Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images

Elsewhere in fashion this week, we met Amsterdam brand Roy Is A Mess; put together your ultimate London Fashion Week cheatsheet; and took a deep dive into how extreme heat might affect the fashion industry. Here’s everything else you need to catch up on…

O COMME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

Comme des Garcons auction (dot COMME) — Courtesy of Kerry Taylor Auctions

Kerry Taylor Auctions has unveiled the theme of its upcoming auction: Comme des Garçons, as taken from the private collection of vintage specialist and collector: dot COMME. The sale, which takes place in September, will feature 265 lots, dating from the 1970s through to the present day. Find more information here, and read our 2016 interview with dot COMME here.

MULBERRY IS HEADING HOME

This weekend, Mulberry will take over Marylebone’s Shreeji newsagents, celebrating a new partnership with Ronan McKenzie (photographer and founder of Selasi). Mulberry is joining forces with McKenzie’s HOME, which is described as ‘a space for artists, ideas, conversation, gathering and community’. The three day pop-up celebrates all things summer, as well as Mulberry’s Darley Camera Bag.

CSM SHIFTS INTO GEAR

Central Saint Martins has teamed up with McLaren’s Formula One team. 46 students from CSM’s prestigious MA Fashion course were divided into 12 groups, with each group asked to deliver one exceptional runway look, inspired by McLaren’s racing history. “This collaboration gave our students the opportunity to work with one of the most powerful brands in global sport,” said course leader Fabio Piras.

CASABLANCA IS WORKING AT THE PYRAMID TONIGHT

Casablanca AW26 campaig — Courtesy of Casablanca

Casablanca continues its journey into Egypt with its AW26 collection, accompanied by a campaign photographed in front of the pyramids. With a focus on mythology and cosmology, the images are captured on location in Cairo by photographer Theo Liu, and act as a visual diary of a young traveller as she discovers Egypt’s rich culture. See here.

PAT MCGRATH AND NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE LINK UP

Pat McGrath x Nicolas Ghesquière — Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

One of fashion’s most influential designers has teamed up with the world’s most in-demand makeup artist, Pat McGrath. Together, the duo has officially launched the Pat McGrath x Nicolas Ghesquière La Beaute Louis Vuitton collection, inspired by the LV monogram, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. See here.

CONVERSE RELAUNCHES THE JACK PURCELL

Converse relaunches Jack Purcell — Courtesy of Converse

Converse has relaunched one of its oldest silhouettes, the Jack Purcell. Originally designed in 1935, by, you guessed it, Jack Purcell (a Canadian badminton champion), the brand has now reintroduced the style as part of its First String collection. The shoe will be available from September 2 in white and green colourways.