In the summer of 2021, Kanye West and Irina Shayk maintained a brief, casual romance that drew significant public interest after the pair was spotted in France for the rapper’s 44th birthday in June.
By August, the connection had largely run its course, but the period remained a notable time for Shayk’s off-duty wardrobe.
Irina Shayk elevates post-workout dressing in Los Angeles on August 19, 2021, pairing a black Burberry monogram tee and cutoff shorts with logo crew socks and polished leather loafers—anchoring the off-duty look with a Burberry Olympia bag and sharp Celine sunglasses (Credit: Mega / WENN)
While navigating the streets of Los Angeles following a workout, Shayk’s choice of attire showcased her ability to blend high-fashion accessories with standard athletic wear.
Her look centered on a black Burberry tee featuring an embroidered TB logo, which she styled with black cutoff shorts that showcased her endless pins.
Irina Shayk strides through Los Angeles in a monochrome off-duty look, pairing frayed black shorts with logo socks and polished leather loafers for a sharp high-low contrast. (Credit: Mega / WENN)
The Russian model accessorized the look with a dainty gold necklace and carried her favorite Burberry small lambskin Olympia bag on her arm.
Retailing for $2,290 on Farfetch, this bag featured a chunky gold chain-link strap and a curved silhouette inspired by the architecture of Olympia London.
She then let her brunette tresses fall and shielded her eyes with a pair of Celine sunglasses featuring gradient lenses.
Keeping it minimal, she layers sleek Celine sunglasses and a delicate gold necklace over a relaxed black tee while carrying a structured Burberry Olympia bag (Credit: Mega / WENN)
To complete her chic, casual look, Irina wore Burberry-logo crew socks before slipping into a pair of menswear-inspired loafers.
Adding a polished touch to her casual ensemble, the black leather loafers have gold accents across the vamps and a slight heel.
A close-up reveals glossy black loafers accented with gold hardware, grounded by Burberry logo socks that add a sporty edge to the tailored silhouette (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Why Glossy Loafers Keep Returning to Off-Duty Style
Irina Shayk’s look distills the appeal of glossy black loafers at their most effortless—polished enough to sharpen a casual outfit, yet grounded enough to work with athletic staples like crew socks and cutoffs.
It’s this balance of structure and ease that keeps loafers in constant rotation, whether styled with tailoring, denim, or off-duty essentials.
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- ⚡ Miley Cyrus’s sleek black loafers add a grounded contrast to bold, statement separates, balancing attitude with structure.
- 👗 Olivia Palermo’s glossy leather loafers showcase how high-shine finishes elevate knitwear and leather for front-row polish.
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