Shoes Are My Specialist Subject—11 Pairs That Are Key This Season
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Courtesy of Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Christopher Kane/ImaxTree, Bottega VenetaStyle Notes: Square-toes have reigned over the past few seasons and collections but, for 2023, designers have sharpened their toes and are experimenting with '80s-style winklepicker silhouettes.
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Courtesy of Deveaux, Tod's/Getty Images, Simone RochaStyle Notes: Thanks to Miu Miu and The Row, ballet flats have been one of the biggest shoe trends of 2023. If you've already invested, you'll be pleased to hear they're sticking around for autumn/winter, too, by way of satin and velvet fabrications.
These ballet shoes come in a pretty array of colours, by favourite being this silver pair.
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Courtesy of AZ Factory/ImaxTree, Jil Sander/ImaxTree, Chanel/ImaxTreeStyle Notes: Sparkly bags have been very much a thing this season, and the twinkling trend is being carried into winter 2023 in shoe-form. From slingback block heels to the boldest of boots, footwear with rhinestones and crystals was a running theme on the hottest runways.
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Courtesy of ACNE Studios, Dries Van Noten/ImaxTree, Made in Armenia/ImaxTreeStyle Notes: If you've been holding off on getting a pedicure, this shoe trend might convince you to revisit the salon. Peep-toes appeared in unusual ways all over the designer spectrum—everyone from ACNE Studios to Victoria Beckham put models' toes on show.
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Courtesy of Tom Ford/ImaxTree, Chloé/ImaxTree, Bottega VenetaStyle Notes: Shades of gold and silver are commonplace in the winter months when party season is in full swing. For 2023, the party continues with an array of high-shine shoes in light-catching metallics in sweetie-wrapper hues.
These shoes were made for dancing the night away in.
The side silhouette of this platform is incredible.
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Courtesy of Valentino, Huishan Zhang, Coach/ImaxTreeStyle Notes: Pedis at the ready, people—see-through vinyl was the finish of note on the runways of Valentino, Huishan Zhang, Coach and more.
Amina Muaddi put PVC shoes on the fashion map again.
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Courtesy of Prada, Versace/ImaxTree, Dries Van Noten/ImaxTree
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Courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Ports 1961/ImaxTree, Masha Popova/ImaxTreeStyle Notes: Perhaps one of the most divisive shoe trends out there, you either love wedges or hate wedges; there's no middle ground. Another certainty? Bottega Veneta, Ports 1961 and Masha Popova are all in the former camp. Surprisingly easy to walk in, I'm willing to be wedge shoes will be all over occasion season.
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Courtesy of AMI, David Koma, Sportmax/ImaxTreeStyle Notes: Boots might not be the first thing you associate with the spring/summer runways, but they were very much a thing in the 2023 collections, and were usually found styled with micro hemlines.
These also come in cool silver shade.
Tan suede styles will look more springtime-appropriate than black leather might.
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Courtesy of Givenchy, Ferragamo/ImaxTree, Jason Wu
These are just as iconic as any Bottega Veneta bag.
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Courtesy of Louis Vuitton, Sacai/ImaxTree, Jil Sander/ImaxTreeStyle Notes: Last year's slew of stomping boots are shy in comparison to those made for 2023. Soles are bigger, buckles are more cumbersome, and the attitude is off-the-scale. The market is still to catch up. but these clompers are excellent options for now.
