I love the glitz of awards season—the jaw-dropping gowns, the bold beauty looks, the perfectly coiffed Old Hollywood waves. But if I’m being honest, these grand fashion moments only hold my attention for so long. What always leaves a lasting impression? The shoes.
A shoe person through and through, I treat red carpet-events as a crystal ball for the next big footwear trends, and this year’s Oscars didn’t disappoint. Amid the usual parade of glossy leather heels, a softer, more unexpected style quietly stole the show—a trend so compelling, I also spotted it making waves on the streets of Italy throughout the past few ays of Milan Fashion Week..
Rather than the typical patent or sleek leather pairs, celebrities gravitated toward something altogether more delicate: satin shoes. Subtly shimmering and effortlessly elegant, this refined shoe trend quietly enchanced the evening’s best outfits.
Take Kaia Gerber, who wore a pair of Manolo Blahnik satin court shoes in a pearlescent white, complementing the ethereal layers of her flowing maxi dress, without distracting from its beautiful intricacies.
