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Accessories Street Style: 10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend

Long or short, simple or intricate, there are so many ways to rock gladiator sandals this season. These stylish ladies help make the case for gladiators, giving us reason after reason to love the trend.
By Dominique Hobdy Photos by Hannan · Updated October 27, 2020
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Return of the Gladiator

Make a splash with a pink pair of heeled gladiators. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

Be a vision in white with this chic fusion of ballet shoes and gladiator sandals. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

Never underestimate a classic brown pair. They quickly elevate a simple ensemble. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

Switch it up with a cool print and unique buckles. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

Steal the show and show a little leg with this super stylish pair. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

Studs and criss-cross details are all you need to set your gladiators apart from the rest.

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

Simply adding a heel takes gladiators from chic to sexy. 

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Return of the Gladiator

Keep things short and sweet with a low lace-up pair. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

It’s a double whammy! Adding fringe not only ups the ante but taps into another hot summer trend. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
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Return of the Gladiator

You’ll never be unprepared for a style battle with these classic gladiators. 

10 Reasons We're Loving the Gladiator Trend
Hannan Saleh