Infuse a breath of fresh air into your summer wardrobe by starting with an essential element: your shoes. With the arrival of spring, milder temperatures provide the opportunity to showcase your style, and the shoe trends for Spring/Summer 2023 offer an exciting range of both functional and sleek designs. From Mary Jane pumps to adorned ballet flats, and sporty sneakers to classic mules, you’re sure to find a style that suits your preferences. Let us guide you in your quest for the perfect contemporary pair to elegantly complement your summer look!
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The Big Comeback of Ballet Flats
The ballet flat is proving to be the essential shoe of the season. Renowned houses such as Givenchy, Loewe, Chanel, and Marni have highlighted them in their Spring/Summer 2023 collections. But it’s the iconic Miu Miu brand that has particularly sparked this enthusiasm. With boldness and creativity, the Italian house has captivated all eyes by unveiling satin ballet flats with a delicate strap at the instep. Since then, these shoes have achieved cult status, both on the street and online. Whether for running errands or going to work, ballet flats perfectly complement your outfit. They pair well with straight jeans or cargo pants, as well as a denim dress or even shorts. Opt for pleated or padded models, the latter being the latest shoe trend.
Metallic Shoes
With the return of sunny days, metallic shades such as silver, bronze, rose gold, aluminum, and copper inevitably make their reappearance. Shiny, sophisticated, and perfect for enhancing our favorite outfits, the metallic trend has remained a sure choice in Spring/Summer collections for quite some time. Heeled sandals and metallic pumps have been in the spotlight most, but this season, newcomers have managed to steal their thunder: metallic sneakers, of course! Between silver or rose gold New Balance and golden high-top Converse, the choice is tough. Converse even launched two pairs of metallic One Star, one gold, the other silver, to satisfy all tastes.
70’s Clogs
Long relegated to the status of humble shoes worn by peasants, the clog experienced a real boom in the 60’s and 70’s. Resurrected by the hippie movement, which advocated a rejection of consumer society, it paradoxically transformed into an iconic fashion shoe. Celebrities such as Cybil Sheperd, Cher, and Jane Birkin significantly contributed to making it a trendy accessory, ideal for completing chic bohemian outfits. Clogs are an integral part of unmissable summer trends. This year, clogs are making a big comeback, drawing heavily from the archives of the flower child era. The result is quite convincing! Many brands have succumbed to this trend, and we are totally under the charm of the bohemian spirit these shoes bring. The style is undeniably trendy, but also very unique! One must be wary of making a faux pas when styling them.
Mary-Jane or Babies Shoes
In the category of the season’s essentials, we also present the Mary-Janes, also known as babies. The name might not mean anything to you, but their look is certainly familiar. They are closed shoes with small heels and a strap at the front. Evoking shoes worn by little girls, Mary-Janes are making an unmistakeable return to the fashion scene. For their comeback, Mary-Janes are adopting a decidedly sophisticated look. With the platform at the front and their imposing square heel at the back, they confer a stately silhouette while also slimming the calves. Always associated with very short outfits, Mary-Janes harmonize perfectly with 7/8 pants, thus creating a most elegant look.
