shoes

Calling all Brides-to-be, wedding guests-to-be and, well, anyone who hasn’t worn heels in a while (that covers most of us, right?). If you’ve been searching for a pretty but comfy pair of shoes to wear on your big day; or you’re still searching for that one pair of heels you can pull out time and time again for every event— then, look no further. Loeffler Randall’s beautiful pleated bow heels are the style every fashion editor, stylist and influencer recommends when you ask them to suggest a shoe that fits the above requirements. I would know, I’ve worked in the industry almost a decade and I’ve been raving about these shoes to anyone who will listen since I first laid eyes on them some years ago!  Back then, the Penny mule had just launched in a couple ...

Confession: I’ve never been very good at wearing heels. It can seem as though some editors literally live in them, however for me, aside from being partial to the off low-heeled black boot, I’ve always reached for loafers and lace-ups. This tendency certainly hasn’t been helped by 2 years’ worth of working from home, through which shearling slippers have become my shoe style of choice. Yet, with work events starting back up again and London Fashion Week just round the corner, I’ve conceded that it might be time to dip my toe (literally) back into my ‘heeldrobe’. It’s a thing, ok? Luckily for me, many of this season’s biggest shoe trends just happen to lend themselves to this purpose rather nicely....

There’s nothing that gets fashion editors’ hearts racing quite like an It shoe, and this season the fashion gods have delivered with what is sure to be 2022’s buzziest boot. Three words: Jimmy Choo x Mugler. This holy union of fashion collabs only dropped this week, but its designs have already been flying off the (digital) shelves. And we can certainly see why. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

With track-sole boots becoming virtually ubiquitous last winter, it was only a matter of time before the chunky-sole trend infiltrated other types of footwear. That’s why it hardly came as a surprise in 2021 when we started seeing statement loafers launch across luxury and high-street brands.  When it comes to designer brands, Prada has been one of the labels at the forefront of this trend. The Italian fashion house launched logo-embellished chunky loafers in 2020, garnering the attention of models and influencers including Elsa Hosk, Pernille Teisbæk and more. (The coveted style has since sold out across multiple platforms.)  Understandably, several other brands have also embraced the trend, with Proenza Schouler adding its signature cont...

Shoes, shoes, shoes— we can’t help but love them. So much so that if we tallied up all the pairs the Who What Wear editors own, we would most definitely need a calculator. Of course, we can get on board with a brilliant expensive-looking high street shoe find as much as the next person, but when it comes to footwear, nothing quite beats the thrill of unboxing (and slipping on) a beautifully made luxury pair.  And because shoes are one of those items that can really make an outfit, transforming it from plain to show-stopping in seconds; because you tend to wear your favourite pairs again and again over many years, we’re of the opinion that the cost per wear when investing in a designer pair you adore, becomes worth it rather quickly.  You ...

The It shoes that have been gracing the feet of fashion insiders over the last 2 years or so can be summarised as thus: Flats and flatforms. Whether its Prada’s loafers, Bottega’s chunky Chelseas or even the return of the UGG, comfort and casual appeal has been the name of the game—which is unsurprising considering how much time we’ve spent on our sofas throughout 2020 and 2021. Perhaps, this is why this season the fashion crowd have embraced a heel so extreme that even devoted stiletto-lovers may quail at its epic proportions.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the proce...

As a fully fledged mule obsessive, I have a blinkered approach to shoe shopping that often swerves me away from new styles. There’s something about the backless pairs that, for me, makes any outfit feel more pulled together (even if it is just jeans and a T-shirt). But recently, I’m going to admit I’ve felt the urge to cheat on my much-loved mule collection. This hasn’t happened since I kept thinking about the toecap YSL slingbacks that took over Instagram last year, and now my head has been turned for Mary Janes. Another thing I must admit (we’re all friends here) is that I’ve never really liked them before now.  They reminded me of the flat, often patent styles with the one buckled strap across the front that were worn with white frilly socks and a grey pinafore ...

Muaddi has been on the fashion scene for a while, but she only went solo with her shoe brand last year. Growing up in Italy was always an inspiration for Muaddi to want to design shoes, but she first sought out a career working at magazines—an invaluable network for any fledgeling designer. She attended the European Institute of Design and worked as a stylist at L’Uomo Vogue and GQ, ensuring she understood the world of fashion before completely fulfilling her dream. In pursuit of following in the legendary footsteps of footwear designers like Manolo Blahnik, Muaddi travelled to Italy’s famous shoe-making district, Riviera del Brenta, to learn the trade and co-founded her first brand, Oscar Tiye. Following that, Muaddi then moved to Paris, where she collaborated with French couturier Alexan...

We’ve seen loafers become increasingly prevalent on the runway, with everyone from Chanel to Prada, and Chloé to Bottega Veneta, showcasing modern iterations of the classic shoe. From bold styles with gold metal hardware shaped into their respective logos and monogrammed leather to more traditional takes, such as mock croc or patent finishes and tassel adornments, there are multiples of designer loafers to suit every mood and aesthetic. Which makes choosing the right pair for you a lengthier process—where do you start when contemplating such an important purchase? Well, right here. Below, I, and my fellow Who What Wear editors, have charted the best designer loafers, including the styles currently trending amongst those in the know. Scroll on to discover the shoes you’ll legitima...

In fact, many of our favourite fashion girls have been spotted in platform mary-jane heels already, from Camille Charriere to Susie Bubble and Lucy Williams (keep scrolling to see exactly how they’ve been styling them so far). And the shoe’s popularity shows no sign of waning, featuring heavily on the SS22 catwalks too. Given the style’s strong late nineties/early noughties aesthetic, it’s hardly surprising— Y2K fashion has officially exploded, and although spearheaded by Gen Z, we’re definitely starting to feel its influence across all generations now.  The popularity of platform mary-janes may also have something to do with the meteoric rise of the (relatively) new footwear brand Nodaleto. We’ve previously reported just how much fashion girls love their chunky, c...

Where would we be without great shoes, hey? Would Carrie even be Carrie? I guess we survived the last few years in basically just slippers and trainers— but if anything that has only increased our appreciation of a fabulous shoe. And from the looks of the 2022 collections, we’re not alone. For a while fashion embraced the lower-key way of life, even when we were (relatively) back to normal it was comfortable chunky boots or the latest New Balances only. Luckily, it seems that enough time has gone by for us to come out the other side of this footwear malaise— restrictions or no restrictions. For SS22, footwear has gone way past comfort and into full on shoes for shoes sake territory. We’re talking bows, points, prints, crystals and platforms. What’s that saying— the higher the hee...

More brands than ever showcased boots in their spring collections, and I was struck by just how fresh they felt. Fashions haven’t progressed as quickly as they usually would over the past few seasons, but 2022 marks a distinct shift in type of trends we’re seeing—particularly where boots are concerned. Yes, practicality and comfort still play an integral design role, but now, it looks as if designers have rediscovered the joy in creating boots for show, too, with spindly heels, fancy embellishments, and even metallics making a comeback. Below, I’ve identified the six key boot trends that kept cropping up on the 2022 runways, which will help you tap into spring’s strongest looks. Scroll on to see them.   You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So...