Why save your slippers for indoors? Alexa Chung, Miranda Kerr and Pixie Lott are all wearing the super comfy 'smoking shoe'

The slip-on style dominated spring/summer 2013 catwalks
Prada, Christian Louboutin and Charlotte Olympia all offer 'slippers'
Boys embracing the trend too, including Kanye West and Scott Disick

PUBLISHED: 09:37 EST, 9 May 2013 | UPDATED: 09:40 EST, 9 May 2013

It's time to hang up your heels ... because slippers are big news this season.

Not the kind of slippers you pair with pyjamas, mind you - even if Oprah and Nicki Minaj have both been spotted in public wearing warm, fuzzy house shoes - these shoes are different.

The velvet 'smoking slipper' is highly structured and embellished – and while they used to be worn only by the likes of Hugh Heffner, times have changed and the fash pack are now racing to get their hands on a pair of sensible shoes.

Alexa Chung arriving at Heathrow airport from New York

Stylish stars Alexa Chung (left) and Pixie Lott (right) wear their slippers when travelling

Why the buzz? It’s an incredibly versatile shoe. Also called the ‘slipper loafer’ and ‘slipper flat’, it offers respite from the agony of towering heels, all the while providing a grown up, edgy feel to the traditional slipper silhouette.

For Prada's Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Miuccia Prada unveiled a line of ornate slipper loafers, trimmed with sequins and rhinestones.

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And Christian Louboutin's studded slippers have been a must-have style for several seasons.

The shoe is equally as popular with men as it is with women: Kanye West and Scott Disick are just as likely to be seen in them as Sarah Jessica Parker and Beyonce.

And the shoe's comfy, to boot. Both Alexa Chung and Pixie Lott have been seen arriving at Heathrow airport in velvet pumps.

Pixie, renowned for her daring sartorial choices, and Alexa, frequent winner of the British Style Awards, are the ultimate taste-makers and know exactly how to match comfort with sophistication when en route.

Amber Rose (left) and Lindsay Lohan (right) wear edgy takes on the style

Olivia Palermo (left) and Miranda Kerr (right) pad around town in their colourful slippers

In West Hollywood, American model, socialite, and mother-to-be Amber Rose was caught leaving a nail salon in a pair of blue and white striped rhinestone £832 slippers by Giuseppe Zanotti.

Lindsay Lohan chose the highly-coveted £695 Christian Louboutin Intern Studded and Striped slippers for a trip to LAX airport and Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr spruced up her grungy, distressed jeans with her classic crimson slippers.

Olivia Palermo took her bright yellow outfit for a spin in a Brooklyn park, white pooch and boyfriend in tow. Palermo's initials on the front of the shoe lending a nice personalised touch to the trend (you can get yours monogrammed, too, at SchoShoes Milano).

And Anne Hathaway loves her £465 Charlotte Olympia cute 'Kitty Flats' while Abbey Clancy's stunning red velvet pair popped against the dark, muted tones of her outfit.

Me-e-e-ow: Anne Hathaway (left) wears Charlotte Olympia's adorable 'Kitty Flats', while Abbey Clancy's adds a pop of colour to her outfit in a bright red pair

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Zara navy velvet smoking slippers, £39.99

Topshop black velvet smoking slippers, £52

Oasis high vamp slipper, £45

Sam Edelman black Adena satin crystal stud smoking slipper, £140, my-wardrobe.com

Messina textured tassel smoking slipper flats, £17, lulus.com

Aldo leopard print smoking slippers, £60

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Pretty sure these were in fashion last year... I have a pair from topshop that are sparkly from last year

- sarah , essex, 09/5/2013 23:48

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Lindsey Lohan isn't a good advertisement for anything

- That weird girl , Dublin, 09/5/2013 22:58

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I like the cheapest Â£17 pair. Not sure what that says about me....

- Poppy999 , all over the place, uk, 09/5/2013 22:52

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I actually love those shoes! I have funny shaped feet & normal ballet flats slip off & show the top of my toes! At least they hug around the feet better & don't look like they'll fall off. Quite stylish.

- Maggie , Adelaide, Australia, 09/5/2013 22:24

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Horrible shoes.

- Dam Rass , Varanasi, 09/5/2013 22:09

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Ugh, what next, quilted housecoats and winceyette nighties?

- Andy , Manchester, United Kingdom, 09/5/2013 21:59

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Alexa Chung is a professional thin person. Beyond that...nothing

- jbg , haslemere, United Kingdom, 09/5/2013 21:25

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Alexa Chung?