Spring/ Summer 2018 ShoeS Trends
- #WALKONBLING
Dolce & Gabbana can always be trusted to make classically feminine designs with an opulent twist. There were many bejeweled accessories in the D&G show, and the variety of colorful heels were no exception.At Etro, delicate sandals in a silver shade were decorated with small clusters of jewels in a very tasteful and wearable style.Lastly, guaranteeing that touches of jewels truly make a home run as one of the spring 2018 shoe trends, was Sandra Choi designing the Jimmy Choo collection. All manner of suede and leather heels and flats were touched by clusters of colorful yet delicate jewels, either at the straps, or even at the heel.
2. #FUR-TASTIC TASTE
The most iconic take on the fur shoe trend was spotted on the Saint Laurent runway, where high boots were yeti-chic, covered in bright and colorful feathers from ankle to knee.The Marco de Vincenzo shoe collection was equally iconic for the summer season, with models wearing what would have been colorful and strappy high heeled sandals, except for the addition of texture in the way of fur covering some of those straps. Other labels to utilize fur elements in their shoe collections included Marni, Roberto Cavalli, and more.
3. #BUCKLED IN
In addition to the abundance of buckle elements we saw on all of the different retro-inspired shoes at shows like Miu Miu and Anna Sui, we also saw lots of modern designs with buckles. White flats were double buckled at the John Galliano show, while at Creatures of Comfort it was all about comfy looking slip ons with a Mary Jane style buckle.On the Michael Kors runway, models sported a darker heel with lots of buckled straps over the foot, as well as the opposite in comfy looking white sandals covered in buckles. There were some cool buckles that really reminded us of belts at Monse, and Blumarine, although the effect was achieved in totally different ways.
4. #SEE-THROUGH BOOTS
Plastic and sheer materials were two key spring/ summer 2018 fashion trends, so it was no surprise to see see-through boots of both plastic and other materials become part of the spring 2018 shoe trends.At the helm of this trend were the boots at Chanel, which have all the fashion magazines writing. The see-through boots at Chanel came in all kinds of lengths from mid-thigh to mid-calf, with chunky low heels perfect for a rainy spring day.At Off-White, what would have been on their own a lovely pair of strappy, pointed-toe heels actually became a type of waterproof booties thanks to the addition of white, see-through plastic. At Balmain, we saw chunky plastic boots made of a blend of clear and black plastic.
5. #SPORTYHEELS
I need to be honest with y’all – this is probably my least favorite of the summer 2018 shoe trends. No hate if you love sporty high heels, but I don’t think I will ever understand why one would want sporty elements on a shoe that is decidedly terrible for any kind of physical activity.At Fendi, we saw all kinds of sporty motifs paired with both stiletto heels and Victorian spool heels, for an anachronistic effect. At Fenty X Puma, the iconic puma logo was embedded on impossibly high stilettos designed to look like spongy beach flip flops.At Monse, MSGM, and Phillip Lim, the sporty elements came from thick, woolen sport sock-style leg warmers attached to the shoes.
6. #LUCITE HEELS
See-through elements are all over the runways, and if you don’t want your feet exposed you might fall for a pair of shoes with lucite heels, yet another of the summer 2018 shoe trends.At Prabal Gurung, colorful lucite heels in a square shape provided a nice contrast to the minimalist body of the shoe that was otherwise very soft and rounded. In a combination of trends at the Marcel Ostertag runway, glittery boots were raised with a light blue lucite heel.Lucite heels at Fenty x Puma by Rihanna also stood out, particularly because of the literal Puma logo adorning the yellow heel.
