Instyle Readers Get an Exclusive First Look at This Celeb-favorite Shoe’s Major Upgrade

By Jenny Wallace On Jan 4, 2023

I study how famous people dress for a living. It’s my job to tell you about Meghan Markle’s go-to coat, Kate Hudson’s move to “grandma-core,” and Megan Fox’s current style. In 2022, celebrities like Emma Chamberlain made chunky loafers very popular, and I can’t get enough of them. Even though it’s 2023, we’re not leaving this one behind, especially the Reformation Agathea Loafer.

This loafer is Reformation’s best-selling shoe for a good reason. Reformation’s Chief Creative Officer, Lauren Cohan, told InStyle, “It effortlessly dresses up and down, thrives in all four seasons, and is equally at home, at the office, out to drinks, or running errands.”

Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid have been spotted everywhere, and I mean everywhere, wearing these shoes. Hadid wore the two-inch platform loafer with a yellow jumpsuit, hot pink tube socks, and oversized cargo pants in both November and September.

Cohan says that the loafer has the added benefit of protecting your feet from the cold ground when it’s cold outside. She suggests wearing the Agathea with “thick, cosy socks” and “straight-leg denim” in the winter, like Hadid did here.

As if that wasn’t enough to get you interested, Reformation has added three new colorways to its loafers, which you can buy on the brand’s website.

The first thing that caught my eye was the mirror metallic choice. I’ve never seen anything more fitting for the start of a new year than the way each step reflects light. The mirrorball upper looks great against the dark lug sole, so everyone will be looking at your new shoes. And I promise that as soon as you put these shoes on, every outfit will look better.

Here are some things that go well with a tuxedo. When I saw them, my jaw dropped because they are so good. They remind me of Elvis Presley and are also very classic and cool. The black and white colours look great together and make a clear fashion statement. Imagine these with a pair of baggy jeans and a baby t-shirt. It doesn’t get much better than that.

If you like the two-tone look of the first option but aren’t sure about the dark colours, try these nutmeg and white loafers. The plan is the same, but they look brighter all around. Compared to the metallic and black-and-white versions, you also get three colours instead of two.

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If you’re anything like me, you can’t decide which pair of Reformation’s new 2023 Agathea Loafers to buy because they all look so good. You can always go with Hadid’s favourite leopard-print pattern or the classic white colour from 2022 to make things easier.

Any of the other four colours could also be used (sorry, not sorry). No matter what you choose, the quality will be good. The classic penny loafer details are strong, the stitching is accurate, the rubber sole is long-lasting, and the leather upper is clean.

The best part is that each pair of Agathea Loafers is made with materials that are good for the environment and can be recycled through Reformation’s RefRecycling programme. So buy a new pair of Agathea Loafers, help the environment, and start the year off right.