Under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, Gucci has topped the fashion charts among celebs and industry insiders alike. The brand’s identity meshes whimsical sophistication with a geek chic aesthetic that has proved to be widely popular. With that said, the accessories are a wide deviation from the Gucci accessories our parents and grandparents have known and loved, which gives us a wealth of options for exploration and experimentation.
One of the most popular new shoe designs under Michele’s direction is the Princetown slipper. The slipper, also known as a mule, features the traditional Gucci horsebit detail atop various printed patterns, which range from florals and metallics to Gucci’s GucciGhost graffiti collaboration with artist Trevor Andrew. The shoes have a ton of personality and have caught on widely with shoppers, so we have a feeling you have plenty of opinions to share on them, and we want to know!
Check out some of the best Princetown slippers below and let us know your feelings in the comments.
Gucci Princetown GG Canvas Horsebit Slipper
$695 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Princetown Metallic Slipper
$595 via Net-a-Porter
Gucci Princetown Horsebit Shearling Lined Slippers
$995 via Net-a-Porter
Gucci Princetown Horsebit Printed Satin Slippers
$695 via Net-a-Porter
Gucci Princetown Leather Slippers
$595 via Net-a-Porter
Gucci Princetown Floral Slipper
$695 via Gucci
Gucci Princetown GG Blooms Slipper
$695 via Gucci
Gucci Princetown Graffiti Slipper
$750 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Princetown Jacquard Slippers
$695 via Net-a-Porter
Gucci GG Blooms Slipper
$695 via Gucci
These got boring real fast!
Am I the only one who think these are dead hideous???
Nope!! 1975 porn!
No, you are not.
I bought the classic loafer for Fall and couldn’t be more thrilled with them.
http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/2016/10/loafers/
Come Spring, I would definitely opt for one of these (okay, not fur).
Designs aside, mules are difficult. The fit of these looks off. They make the woman’s feet in the top photo look…swollen maybe?
I tried them on on the boutique and they are very unflattering on the feet. I selected the Marmont pumps in red leather instead and they are beautiful.
BARF. Leave em! Mules need to go out of style and stay out of style.
Love them! Bought 2 pairs ( blooms and leather with rose) and planning to buy more.
I have a huge dislike for backless shoes, so the Princeton is a serious miss. This is coming from someone who loves loafers and smoking slippers.
I see mules as summer wear. The designs are generally quite nice (except the gross furry one) but look wintery so they should be loafers. I LOVE #8 but I want it in a loafer.
I think that pattern is no longer available from Gucci. Net a Porter just has a few pairs left in a few sizes. If you click on the link and check the sizes, most sizes are sold out and except for size 39, they have “low stock” for the rest.
Love mine to death!
Love them — but only for summer or places that have summer-like weather year round. In July, I bought a pair of slides in the jacquard print. The pattern is like a work of art for my feet. Fortunately, the same pattern ALSO then became available as a loafer, so I can wear those in cooler weather — when it’s not raining or snowing.
https://www.gucci.com/ch/en_gb/pr/women/womens-shoes/womens-moccasins-loafers/gucci-jordaan-graphic-jacquard-loafer-p-431467K16501864?position=6&listName=SearchResultGridComponent
Love it! In my dream life, I’d be on a balcony overlooking the beach in a plush robe, one of these slides on, cigar in one hand and on my cell phone to a really important person discussing very important things. You get the idea.
I have 2 pair, 1 pair fur lined and 1 not. I understand your apprehension, my first impression was definitely on the fence. I tried them on and decided to purchase my first pair. Loved them, so comfy, so edgy. I decided to purchase a second pair… try them you may love them!!!
I agree. When the shoes were on the blog long ago, I think it was Megs showcasing hers. I thought they were so fugly. And the this fall I purchased the black leather and the very ones in this article. It’s very true that the shoe comfortable and so EASY. I love them!
adorable!
Love! Just not in the canvas. Plain leather is good for me.
I love these! But I’d be going for a more mellow pair .. like the red. The patterns are a little wild for me.
The new designer sucks. Fashion coverage has just become propaganda now. It’s just the writers promoting the company’s products and image in exchange for access and other perks. Just like with Dior, every critic was like Raf Simmons is amazing but he did not even come close to Galiano. Hence his quick exit from Dior. But you will never read any article that covered his boring tenure at Dior. Gucci’s new designs maybe hideous but atleast they are not boring.