With kids going back to school and a noticeable chill in the air, there is no denying that the fall season is on its way. In the world of fashion, this means a collection of new and exciting trends to embrace and explore with the changing weather.
It is always important to remember that fashion is a very subjective passion. While trends can offer up new style ideas or push you outside of your comfort zone, wearing clothes you genuinely love and enjoy is the ultimate way to get the most out of fashion. If you love wearing chunky loafers by Melissa, you may be tempted to explore the newest re-invention of this lofty trend, while boot lovers may just find their new obsession in sexy thigh-highs.
Grunge Boots
There is no footwear style more synonymous with fall than boots. With so many styles, shapes, colors, and materials to choose from, it is virtually impossible not to find the perfect pair to effortlessly incorporate into your wardrobe. For the 2024 fall season, designers are making your ‘strolling through the city, stomping on autumn leaves’ fantasies come true by showcasing boots with a grungy, lived-in finish.
Whether you choose moto boots stylishly embellished with a series of hardware or prefer to stick to the popular strap and buckle of combat boots we all know and love, you can’t go wrong with these beloved vintage flairs.
Geometric Designs
Every season, fashion lovers everywhere wait to see the new and impressive geometric feats that footwear designers attempt. From hair-thin silhouettes and sculptured uppers to cutout vamps or platforms without a heel, designers are always looking for ways to push the limit and set themselves apart.
In 2024, expect nothing less with conical-shaped heels. Altuzarra and Chloé chose to re-invent the classic slingback heel and strappy mule, which tapered neatly into a triangle shape. Alternatively, Prada went the kitten-heel route with angular-style pumps.
Lofty Loafers
You are unlikely to find a pair of shoes more versatile than loafers. Perfectly suited for both men and women and appropriate for any occasion, it will be challenging to find a social occasion for which you can’t wear them. But in 2024, forget traditional loafers’ prim and proper look and instead turn your attention to platform soles.
Fashion powerhouse Gucci first elevated this famous style in their Spring 2023 collection but revisited the form in 2024 to bring even higher heights with a slim rectangular heel. Victoria Beckham has embraced the trend by opting for lug soles and ribbed threads, while UK fashion house Burberry has chosen to explore chunky, bulbous soles.
Modern Mules
Love them or hate them, mules are back with a vengeance in 2024 fall fashion. This may be a somewhat surprising trend, considering colder weather usually results in ankles being tucked away, but top fashion designers have other plans.
Bottega showcased tightly woven leather slip-ons, while Dries Van Noten opted for perfectly sculptural backless mules. Victoria Beckham is embracing her shoewear era by diving into the mule trend, including a sophistically sharp stiletto mule in her runway line-up.
Thigh-High Heels
Thigh-high heels are not a new trend in the fashion world, but the 2024 fall season sees this sexy trend soar to new heights. Showcased across runways during the fall/winter fashion shows, thigh-highs were styled underneath semi-sheer boho dresses and paired with hot paints and mini skirts.
While thigh-high boots can easily be styled over skin-tight jeans or stockings, they provide plenty of opportunities to explore more daring outfit ideas, including omitting pants altogether because your shoes practically double as your bottoms.
The Versatile Sneaker
The dad sneaker may be slowly phasing out of fashion trends, but its roaring popularity has shown fashion lovers everywhere that there is no better time than now to invest in a retro, somewhat sporty pair of sneakers to rock throughout the season.
Big brands like New Balance, Veja, and Nike have cemented themselves as the go-to option for stylish celebs and normies alike, pairing perfectly with everything from structured trousers and flowing midi skirts to sweatpants and a chic maxi dress with an oversized cardigan.
Booties
No fall wardrobe is complete without a pair of booties. They look effortless and stylish with tailored trousers and skinny jeans, provide room to throw on some comfortable and cozy socks, and, in the case of iconic Chelsea Boots, repel rain and mud fairly effectively.
Maximise comfort without compromising on style by opting for a block-heel silhouette, or fully embrace the kitten-heel shoe trend by choosing a pair that perfectly combines the two popular styles into a sophisticated and formal package.
Comfortable Chic
Fuzzy heels and ASMR-esque shoes are giving quiet luxury a run for its money this fall season. Prioritizing cozy, comfortable, and the unconventional, these fuzzy fabrics lead the way in experimental fashion trends during the fall/winter fashion weeks.
Versace kept things classic and chic with faux fur slippers, while Ferragamo explored outside the box with colorful feathered pumps. Jil Sander hopped onto the trend with shaggy strappy sandals and goat hair flats, cementing the furry footwear agenda for the upcoming fall fashion season.
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