If you ask me, shoes are the foundation of every outfit. They are, quite literally, the base. But I tend to make outfits starting from the bottom up. I pick the shoes first and build everything out from there and in some cases, they are the most exciting aspect of the look. Shoes can change the whole direction of a look and bring so much flavor and excitement to an otherwise regular outfit. For example, a white button-down shirt and a pair of jeans is a pretty standard look. But pair it with a hot pink strappy sandal and, all of a sudden, it goes from basic to the type of outfit people will stop to ask you about. The argument can be made that you really only need a simple collection of clothing in your closet as long as you are investing in your shoe collection.
Now, regardless of my predilection for shoes, you cannot ignore the fact that they tend to be a focal point for designers and stylists as well (whether it’s as intentional as building a look from the shoes up or not). Bottega Veneta’s quilted sandal first appeared in their Pre-Fall 2019 collection and all but took over the feet of the fashion community and celebrities alike. And a shoe like the Chanel ballet flat is cemented in the fashion collective consciousness as the epitome of chic ease. But the ultimate stamp of approval comes from celebrities being seen out wearing certain shoes. Amina Muaddi has risen in popularity not only because her signature heels are stylish but also because they are frequently seen on the feet of celebrities like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Kendall Jenner. It’s the perfect combination of winning the favor of the fashion obsessed and the celebrity endorsement that can put your shoe a heel above the rest. We’ve rounded up the 11 most coveted shoes that have done just that this season so you know what shoes to grab to step up any outfit.
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