So Long, Black Shoes—Cherry Red Heels Are What the Fashion People Want
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@bettinalooneyAs we enter the colder months, deep cherry tones are prevailing as the new-season shade shoppers are searching for. The fashion set has been gravitating towards these rich tones to inject a flush of colour into their ensembles. We've seen burgundy bags, scarlet scarves and crimson coats have their moment, and right now, it's all about cherry red heels. It's highly likely that this can be traced back to Miu Miu's It heels of the season: the buckled slingbacks that have been selling like hotcakes and are favoured by editors, celebs and influencers alike.
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GettyAlready spotted on Catherine, Princess of Wales only this week at an engagement in London, the new spectrum of red shoes for winter is quickly catching on. Wearing hers with a sweeping red cape coat and matching hat, Kate Middleton opted for a bold tonal outfit that she kept looking neat through the use of structured tailoring and cohesive colour.
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GettyBeloved not only by The Princess, ruby red shoes were also seen earlier this month on Lady Amelia Spencer who, similarly to Middleton, styled a tonal red dress and headband with her trending pair.
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Courtesy BalmainAcross the autumn/winter runways, the glossy shade peppered collections, appearing across The Row, Balmain, Tory Burch and Valentino—who all put their own spin on the striking shade, balancing it with soft neutral tones and letting it sing with bright, colorful pairings. If you were apprehensive about styling the brighter red shades that dominated during the summer, you might be more at home when experimenting with the rich, warm cherry tone. Dress up your favourite pair of jeans or style with sleek black trousers for a sophisticated evening look you'll come back to time and again. There will, of course, always be a place in our wardrobes for classic black heels, flats and boots, but it's fun to switch things up now and then.
Read on to explore the trend and shop my edit of the best cherry red heels available to buy this season.
Kitten remains the favoured heel height trend to shop this season, and these beauties are on sale.
The deep cherry shade adds a touch of glamour to every look.
Wear with your favourite LBD or pack on the colour and style a tonal look with a vibrant red dress.
The only kind of slipper I'm interested in wearing this winter.
The buckle-heel trend is showing no signs of slowing down this season.
Add some height and opt for a stomping pair of platform heels this party season.
These elevated court shoes also come in three other colours.
Put a bow on it with Aquazzura's tall velvet pumps.