Mariah Carey wore black Gucci loafers while greeting fans outside her hotel in São Paulo, Brazil, on 13 November 2026. The singer signed autographs in a black minidress and tights after videos circulated showing her accepting assistance while walking in high-heeled boots.
The separate appearances prompted online discussion about her footwear, with many praising her choice to change from heels to flats while greeting her fans outside the hotel. This is despite no comment coming from her representatives regarding the viral video of her struggling in high heels.
Black Loafers Replace Heeled Boots
Carey paired her black loafers with a fitted black minidress, black tights and sunglasses. Her hair was worn straight with a centre part. Photographs of the hotel encounter showed her stopping to acknowledge supporters and sign autographs rather than walking directly past the people gathered outside.
Fashion coverage identified the shoes as Gucci's Jordaan loafers. Gucci's US website lists several women's Jordaan styles for $1,090 (£825), but that retail price cannot establish which pair Carey wore, whether it was purchased at that price, or how long she has owned it.
The loafers presented a noticeable contrast with an earlier outfit in which Carey wore a short dress and knee-high heeled boots. The earlier footwear had a much taller heel than the low-profile shoes photographed on 13 November.
Walking Clips Prompt Online Discussion
The current footage was met with praise, both for the use of flats and for the fact that she stopped for fans to sign their memorabilia. One fan praised her on Reddit, writing, 'But seriously love how she always takes time for pics and sign things her her fans.'
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More fans commented on her flats, praising her for the decision. 'I love this look on her!' one fan commented, while another added, 'Okay watched the whole video of her coming out in the flats. She was moving fast. I'm telling you it's those heels.'
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Another summarised the fan sentiment for the video with the comment: 'Comfy in her flats.'
Holiday Bar Plans Include London
Separately, Mariah Carey's Holiday Bar is scheduled to return for a third season beginning on 19 November. The announced pop-up experience will run in eight cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, and San Diego. London is the first international location announced for the event.
The seasonal project is a collaboration involving Carey, events platform Bucket Listers, and her Black Irish cream liqueur brand. The announced concept includes festive decorations, themed photo opportunities, and cocktails. The London addition extends the experience beyond its previous US locations as the singer's Christmas-related activities return for the holiday period.
Carey's seasonal work is closely associated with 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' the holiday song that has remained a recurring part of her public appearances and festive promotions.
The confirmed details from São Paulo remain limited to what the photographs and clips show: Carey wore heeled boots in one encounter and accepted an arm while walking, while later footage greeted fans in black loafers. Neither the clothing change nor the holiday-bar plans provides evidence of a medical explanation for her movements.
