Sophisticated Dressers in Manhattan Are Swapping Suede Flats for This Similarly Luxurious Trend.

      I’m fully on board with the idea of wearing whatever you like whenever you choose, but suede shoes during the summer don’t appeal to me. Although suede remains a significant trend, I’ve noticed its decline as we approach the peak of summer. Suede footwear—especially flats—are popular among stylish individuals, yet I believe a new favorite has emerged: braided leather flats. Like suede, braided leather enhances shoes with a luxurious, textured appearance that elevates any outfit. In particular, fashionable individuals in NYC are always on the lookout for flat shoes that exude luxury while remaining comfortable. It’s clear that Julianne Moore, recently seen in Manhattan donning a pair of Bottega Veneta woven leather slippers, is in tune with this trend. She styled her flats with a High Sport sweater and a midi pencil skirt, complementing the look with a Bottega Veneta woven bag.

      If you're considering splurging on a new pair of flats this summer, I believe braided leather styles are a superb option. They are timeless and can be worn throughout the year (particularly those with a tighter weave, like Moore's). For recommendations, keep scrolling to explore my favorite braided leather flats and witness Moore’s sophisticated styling of this trend firsthand.

      (Image credit: XNY/Star Max/GC Images/Getty Images)

      (Image credit: XNY/Star Max/GC Images/Getty Images)

      Julianne Moore is wearing:

      - High Sport Lara Cotton Sweater ($640)

      - NSFW Petra Skirt ($1180)

      - Bottega Veneta Pinacoteca Bag ($4400)

      - Slippers ($2500)

      - Bold Ribbon Stud Sunglasses ($600)

      ### Shop Julianne Moore's Look

      **HIGH SPORT**

      - Lara Cotton Sweater

      **High Sport**

      - NSFW Petra Skirt in Cocoa

      **Bottega Veneta**

      - Pinacoteca Bag in Black/Fondant

      **Bottega Veneta**

      - Slippers in Black

      **Bottega Veneta**

      - Bold Ribbon Stud 50MM Cat-Eye Sunglasses

      ### Shop More Braided Flats

      **Bottega Veneta**

      - Lagoon Intrecciato Ballet Flats

      **TOTEME**

      - Woven Leather Ballet Flats

      **Freda Salvador**

      - Jada Flats

      **STAUD**

      - Nell Woven Leather Ballet Flats

      **Loeffler Randall**

      - Leonie Soft Ballet Flats

      **ALAÏA**

      - Woven Leather Ballet Flats

      **LE MONDE BERYL**

      - Regency Bow-Embellished Woven Leather Ballet Flats

      **Margaux**

      - The Woven Paz Flats in Espresso Leather

      **Stuart Weitzman**

      - Thea Penny Loafers