We're well and truly in the era of the statement shoe. In recent years, we've seen certain cult styles emerge and completely take over the fashion scene, creating their own accessory ecosystems.
Alaia's mesh ballet flats spawned a whole new category of… mesh ballet flats, Bottega Veneta's terry towelling slides were possibly the world's most duped shoe, The Row's jelly sandals have made rubber cage shoes a thing, and we don't need to tell you what Adidas Sambas did for coloured sneakers.
Have you heard of the Wrong Shoe theory? Leigh Campbell explains. Post continues below.
Shoes are no longer the afterthought of your outfit. Instead, they've become the focal point. And while we used to rely on heels to make an impression with our footwear, we've now settled into a very welcome season of statement flats.
Everywhere we look, we're seeing quirky ballerinas, sandals, flatforms and slides designed with look-again details like embellishments and unexpected fabrications. They're an instant way to add some interest to your look, whether it's your everyday workwear or an evening 'fit that could do with a little extra je ne sais quoi.
