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You know what they say: new season<\/a>, fresh silhouettes. This spring, skirt suits<\/a>, peplum tops, and billowy tapered trousers aren\u2019t the only shapes on our radar. The sentiment extends to footwear<\/a>, too, with sleek, minimalist loafers<\/a> standing out among the rest. Unlike their preppy counterpart\u2014the classic penny loafer\u2014this style feels more refined: elongated, understated, and entirely cool. As with various other shoe trends<\/a> (the soft ballet flat<\/a>, for one), its popularity can be traced back The Row<\/a>, followed by Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and most recently, Dior.<\/p>\n The street style set<\/a> has taken note\u2014Vogue<\/em> Italia\u2019s Francesca Ragazzi<\/a> among them, who can be found pairing a classic black version with a vibrant mix of everyday essentials<\/a>. And upon returning from Paris Fashion Week, Vogue\u2019s<\/em> Lisa Aiken<\/a> was quick to flag a new brick-and-mortar-only destination, Rubirosa\u2019s, serving up some of the sleekest minimalist loafers yet. Founded by Parisian designer Lauren Rubinski, it\u2019s worth the transatlantic trip\u2014though the options below come close if a jaunt to the City of Light isn\u2019t on your bingo card right now.<\/p>\n For spring, dip your toe into suede styles from Banana Republic, The Row, and Khaite, or opt for a bold pop of color with a red pair from Emme Parsons. Crisp shades of ivory, cream, and powder white\u2014from St. Agni, Lemaire, and Jamie Haller\u2014offer a fresh seasonal update (and make for a polished alternative to classic white derbies<\/a>). A black pair remains a classic choice, whether you chose from A.Emery and Cos\u2019s under-$300<\/a> styles to designer iterations by Toteme and Phoebe Philo. Meanwhile, rich chocolate brown options from Madewell and Dear Frances pair seamlessly with everything from poplin dresses<\/a> to transitional<\/a> trench coats and denim.<\/p>\n Below, discover why the minimalist loafer is spring\u2019s go-to shoe\u2014timeless, refined, and quietly on-trend.<\/p>\nVogue<\/em>\u2019s Favorite Soft Loafers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n