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@lefevrediary; @JESSIE_LOEFFLER_RANDALL; @aimeesong; @darjabarannik
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@olympiamarie; @laurareilly___; @clairerose; @gabrigofis
Not to freak you out, but wedges are officially coming back from the dead. Thanks to the sleek and refined versions from Ferragamo and Khaite, 2023’s wedges are far from the chunky espadrilles we used to know and I’d even go so far as to say that wedges are *the* shoe trend of the moment and one that will define the summer.
Tamara Mellon
Surreal Mules
$995
J.Crew
Bianca Wedge Sandals
$168
Charles & Keith
Black Patent Sculptural Heel Wedges
$73
Zara
Metallic Wedge Sandals
$60
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@hoskelsa; @JESSIE_LOEFFLER_RANDALL@camillecharriere; @tylynnnguyen
The longer that ballet flats trend, the prettier the iterations emerge and the latest among them are ultra-delicate mesh flats. With viral pairs like the Alaia netted flats and Khaite’s crystal-adorned mesh pair, these breathable flats are already all anyone can talk about or shop for.
Khaite
The Marcy Crystal Flat
$880
Dear Frances
Mesh Ballet Flats
$380
The Row
Mesh Sock Flat
$690
Steve Madden
Blossoms Rhinestone Mesh Ballet Flat
$80
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@anna__laplaca; @sarah_najafi; @lauren__burke
Sculptural metal embellishments can be found on everything from handbags to shoes right now, but one minimalistic sandals, the trend might be its prettiest (and most wearable) iteration yet. Look for artful metal accents that lend an elevated feel or otherwise simple sandals.
Amanu
Style 21 Kibera Sandal
$350
Tory Burch
Patos Leather Sandal
$258
Jeffrey Campbell
Pacifico Slide Sandal
$75
Charles & Keith
Chalk Metallic Accent T-Bar Thong Sandals
$49
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@courtneecrews; @deborabrosa; @aimeesong; @emilisindlev
Summer may be the time of year when our styling choices veer towards the simple and minimal, but the wave of brightly-colored sneakers bubbling up right now is anything but. From shocking yellow Onitsuka Tigers to the Adidas Gazelles that come in the prettiest pastels, reaching for a colorful pair of sneakers is the freshest choice you can make right now.
Adidas
Gazelle Sneaker
$100
Onitsuka Tiger
Mexico 66 Sneakers
$120
Salomon
XT-4 Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
$185
Converse
Chuck 70 Canvas High-Top Sneakers
$90
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@himichelleli; @themillennialdecorator; @darjabarannik; @greceghanem
The rosette trend is all anyone can talk about this year, and for summer, the pretty florals are only blooming bigger. Floral-appliqué sandals by the likes of Magda Butrym make such a chic statement for the summer. Reach for them to dress up a simple outfit.
Magda Butrym
Floral-Appliqué Satin Sandals
$1025
Mango
Maxi Flower Heeled Sandals
$100
Dolce Vita
Rosie Heels Ivory Multi Stella
$150
Jeffrey Campbell
Periwinkle Mules
$150
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@lefevrediary; @himichelleli
While more of a niche detail, there’s an undeniable trend happening across flats and heels and it’s all about a glossy patent-leather finish that lends a chic, dressed-up feel to anything.
Tamara Mellon
Minty Ballerina Flats
$295
Bella Vita
Scarlette Slingback Pump
$90
Birkenstock
Milano Big Buckle Sandals
$180
Khaite
Linden Patent Leather T-Strap Sandal
$950
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@aishafarida; @frannfyne; @anaasaber; @symphonyofsilk
As we’ve touched on already, it’s the summer of flats and chief among them are Mary Janes, a fresher take on ballet flats that seem to only be getting better and better by the day. The buckle detail adds just a touch of detail that makes them interesting but so easy to wear with everything from skirts to jeans to dresses.
Sam Edelman
Michaela Mary Jane Flat
$130
Zara
Mirrored Mary Janes
$90
Reformation
Bethany Ballet Flat
$298
Steve Madden
Violette Mary Jane Flat
$80
$48