Jill Sander present document Hood as part of the Spring Summer 2026 collection, which marks a new footwear direction Simon Belotti. The shoe is developed within a design approach that draws from the everyday and the familiar, focusing on forms that carry a sense of use and continuity. Bellotti frames the work through reduction, shaping a silhouette based on proportion and construction.
The Hood takes its starting point from a classic moccasin. The design closely follows this reference and then reduces it to its basic structure. The result maintains the recognizable outline while removing unnecessary elements, allowing the form itself to define the shoe. This approach reflects Bellotti’s focus on objects that feel grounded in everyday life, shaped through observation.
The upper features smooth leather moc toe construction. Its rounded shape has a slower, looser quality, retaining the character associated with the original reference. The surface remains clean, uninterrupted, directing attention to the overall proportion of the shoe. The material supports this direction, offering a stable texture.
Traditional moccasins are often supported by a crepe base, which gives weight and density to the silhouette. The hood replaces it with a thin rubber sole. This change reduces the visual and physical weight of the shoe, altering the way it sits and moves. The fit brings a different balance, keeping the structure intact while introducing a lighter presence.
The shift to a slimmer sole repositions the silhouette while keeping its identity intact, adjusting proportion and weight through a more reduced form. The rounded upper combined with the lighter base creates a controlled shape focused on structure and material. This approach reflects Bellotti’s direction for Jil Sander, where continuity comes through precise adjustments, allowing the shoe to stay close to its reference. The shoe is available in smooth black leather for both men and women. Available through Jil Sander boutiques and on the brand’s official website.
