The summer is officially here, which means, whether the forecast is playing ball or not, it's time to crack out your weather-appropriate outfits. , mini dresses and light knits are all back on the proverbial menu. And, if you're looking for a way to update your tried and tested spring ensembles for the upcoming months, may I suggest pairing them with some red shoes? Yes, I'm still going on about adding a touch of red to your outfits (remember the ?), and that's because it looks so damn good.
We first paid attention to the red (which conjures such cinematic references as Dorothy's sparkling flats in and the titular footwear of ) back when designer Wales Bonner and Adidas released their sellout red Sambas, complete with gingham laces, back in 2022. , The Row and Proenza Schouler followed suit by putting them on their SS24, Pre-Fall 24 and AW24 runways, respectively, and they have since trickled down to the trotters of every modish influencer, editor and celebrity about. Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Lucy Williams, Reese Blutstein, and even I, have been shamelessly adding a touch of filmic whimsy to even the most serious and grown up looks (or not), and you should too.
If you have a wedding coming up this summer, then consider pairing your dress or suit (maybe also in red?) with a pair of red heels. Strappy slingbacks and mules feel the most 'now', in my opinion, and if a bold, cherry red isn't for you, Miu Miu and Gucci are both pushing a deeper wine hue. If you're feeling extra e.