Nobody wants to find themselves on the back foot of fashion, but it seems Chanel has taken an unexpected step in a whole new direction. Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2026/2027 collection yesterday with major stars, including our very own Nicole Kidman, sitting front row. But the A-listers were quickly overshadowed by a shoe that had the sole purpose of stripping things back. Several models walked the French runway wearing barely-there sandals featuring an imaginative design. The heel section of the footwear features a thin platform, with straps that wrap around the ankles … and that was about it. Several models walked the French runway wearing barely-there sandals featuring an imaginative design. WireImage Toes, soles, and balls are seemingly uninvited to this shoe design. The designer behind this whole new level of pep into your step is Matthieu Blazy. The artistic director at Chanel has already brought much delight to fans in the past with his take on the famed cap-toe shoe.…