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These styles are hot right now, but have legs for years to come.
From metallic heels to hardware-heavy boots, take it from the style tribes that the best way to upgrade your shoe game is to invest in a seasonally appropriate footwear.
Delve into metallic stilettos for a modern touch to your festive ensemble with styles from Prada, Jimmy Choo, and Pierre Hardy or elevate a blazer moment with combat boots à la Miu Miu and Louboutin.
On the other hand, you can indulge in a bedazzled pair of ballerina flats for contemporary edge. The likes of Alaïa, Prada, and Khaite carry updated silhouettes of silver-studded footwear that feel new and current.
There are unapologetically daring buckles, glittering crystals, and high-shine stilettos, that put the finishing touch on your festive attire.
Here are three fall-winter shoe trends to wear this season and beyond.
The Rise Of The Biker Boot
For those in need of a pair that can accompany you on errands (including through bustling city streets), look to the cool biker boot. A-listers from Kate Moss to Gisele Bündchen have been spotted wearing the covetable shoe with sartorial success. Buckle-y boots hot off Miu Miu’s runway have made their way to the fashion circuits and proven to become a tried-and-tested classic.
Bedazzled Ballet Flats
If you only invest in one shoe this season, perhaps it should be a pair of silver-detailed flats. Silver-studded ballet flats are an everyday shoe that can transition from casual daytime attire to formal occasions.
With a subtle rebellious spirit that shines through, this decorated pair is of-the-moment yet undeniably youthful. Take Alaïa’s crystal-embellished leather ballet flats or Khaite’s sparkling pair of flats—this intricately designed ballet flat shines a spotlight on comfort without skimping on glamour.
Party-Ready Metallics
Glittering palettes made an appearance on the Fall/Winter 2022 runways with gleaming coordinates, embellished accessoriesAccessoriesThe finishing pieces of an outfit, including bags, belts, scarves, hats, eyewear, and jewelry. Accessories can elevate a simple look or define it entirely, and fashion editors often treat themGo to Accessories Glossary, sequin gowns, and dazzling accessories. From LaQuan Smith to Altuzarra, shimmering pieces are undeniably in this season. These trend-forward shoes have the power to elevate minimalist pieces for an intimate gathering. Yet when paired with a cocktail dress, these light-catching shoes take you to a whole new level of shine at holiday soirées.
Karina Swee
Karina Swee is a co-curator at Empty Scholar. She formerly served as a digital fashion writer at Vogue Philippines. Prior to these stints, she was a digital magazine editor at Philux Inc. and was a copywriter at Jewelmer. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the City, University of London where she studied international politics.