The best thing about fashion is its ability to reinvent. We’re constantly seeing revamped versions of classic trends and while some of them might be a bit eccentric (have we mentioned thigh high Uggs?), the beauty of creativity, no matter how bizarre, is its refreshing twists. The footwear styles for this upcoming season did not disappoint, as they presented character, color, and a generally bright disposition—qualities one could only hope for in a spring shoe trend.
We know the tedious task of sifting through magazines to catch up with the latest trends, especially when you’re looking into a much needed wardrobe update (or even an overhaul) so we’ve done the work for you. Overall themes you can expect for this season include lighter color palettes, loud shapes, and a few moments of nostalgia. Here’s a rundown of the shoe styles you’re sure to be rocking for Spring 2018.
WESTERN BOOTS
Versus Versace SS18
Western sensibilities reign supreme with cowboy-inspired boots. Designers are easing into the all-American trend by presenting us with an array of styles—ranging from traditional to a more modernistic approach. It’s time to destroy the dated idea that Western means line dancing with large cowboy hats; this time around, it’s more Rodeo Drive and less rodeo.
LAVENDER
Peter Pilotto SS18
Move over Millennial Pink, Lavender is taking the throne as the color of the year and the go-to hue for the season. From Victoria Beckham to Tibi and Creature of Comfort, the soft lilac shade ruled the runways with styles ranging from pumps to slides. And not to worry, it wasn’t just high fashion that channeled the pastel, feminine shade, high street are joining in with their own takes. So if you’re particularly fond of this hue, now’s your time to shine.
SOCKS
Fendi SS18
Love it or hate it, hosiery and heels are here to stay. Despite a bit of fun being poked on the trend on social media, you have to admit that socks accent a casual heeled look quite well. After all, it’s time for some much needed reinvention for the year. If you’re tired of the same black pumps you have in your shoe closet, embellish them with some ornate socks and you’ll see how well it transforms a regular shoe.
GLITTER
Anya Hindmarch SS18
Crafty high shine is making its way back into our wardrobe with glitter footwear. Designers clearly wanted to us to maintain the knowledge of this lofty style as they unveiled glitzy soles in surprisingly approachable forms: pumps, platforms, boots, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Four shoe trends define Spring 2018: Western boots, lavender footwear, socks worn with heels, and glitter shoes. Overall themes across the season include lighter color palettes, loud shapes and a few moments of nostalgia, with designers presenting character, color and a generally bright disposition.
Yes. Cowboy-inspired Western boots appeared for Spring 2018, including at Versus Versace, in styles from traditional to modernistic. The look leans toward Rodeo Drive rather than rodeo, moving away from the dated idea that Western means line dancing and large cowboy hats.
Lavender is tipped as the go-to hue for Spring 2018, taking over from Millennial Pink. The soft lilac shade appeared on runways at Victoria Beckham, Tibi and Creature of Comfort, on styles from pumps to slides, and high street brands are offering their own versions.
Wear socks with heels by pairing ornate or embellished socks with the pumps you already own, particularly black ones. The look, seen at Fendi for Spring 2018, accents a casual heeled outfit and turns a regular shoe into something new, despite some jokes about it on social media.
Glitter footwear returns for Spring 2018 in surprisingly approachable forms: pumps, platforms, boots and more. Seen at Anya Hindmarch, the high-shine trend brings glitzy soles to everyday wardrobes, with designers presenting it as a lofty style made easy to wear.
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