THE HEELS TO LOVE: SS16 Trends

DESIGN SCENE fashion features editor Katarina Djoric selects for you some of the most coveted SS16 shoe trends of the season. Katarina selected her favourites from top brands while at the same time combining a multitude of coveted trends ready for the ongoing season. From chunky heels and animal patterns there’s hardly a pair not worthy your shoe closet. The list mixes also wedges & platform shoes in addition to the showstopping transculent heels. Brands taking our spotlight this time are Hugo Boss, Alexander McQueen, Versace, Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent, Marni, and Lanvin  among other.

Discover the key shoe trends from the runways after the jump:

VERSACE LOGO BUCKLES LEATHER SANDALS

Donatella and her team love a high heel, the design comes with a 140mm Heel and 40mm External platform as well as buckle closures. Produced out of calf skin it is made in Italy.

SAINT LAURENT LEOPARD PONYSKIN LACE-UP SANDALS

Bear in mind these are a collectors item in their own right, with Hedi Slimane leaving behind Yves Saint Laurent’s SAINT LAURENT shaped to his own vision the time is only to tell what’s to happen with the brand. Nevertheless these leopard ponyskin lace up sandals by Slimane are also trend pushing in their own right, comes with a Made In Italy moment.

Maison Margiela Silver Mirror Heel Sandals

Metallic leather sandals in silver-tone coming with a round peep toe as well as adjustable ankle strap with pin-buckle fastening. Thin mirrored metal heel. Leather sole in white.

LanvinBlack Leather Heels

Patent leather heels in black with an Almond Toe coming from Lanvin are one of the last coming from atelier of Alber Elbaz. Heel in gold-tone. Leather sole in brown. Tonal stitching. Approx. 3″ heel. Leather. Made in Italy.

Alexander McQueen Black Suede Studded Sandals

Suede sandal in black coming with an adjustable ankle strap with pin-buckle fastening. Carved wooden back heel. Round stud detailing at suede covered curved wooden midsole. Silver-tone hardware. Tonal stitching. Rubber sole in tan. Approx. 3.5″ heel, 2″ platform. Leather. Made in Italy.

BALENCIAGA Slingback leather wedges

Balenciaga’s slingback wedges are the ideal partner to new-season culottes and A-line skirts. Crafted from smooth black lamb’s leather, they’re detailed with an open toe and finished with an elastic heel strap for comfort and support. Wear them whenever an outfit requires a little contemporary attitude. Shown here with Balenciaga V-neck striped silk-knit top, Balenciaga Rivet-detail fluted midi skirt, Givenchy Antigona Envelope sugar-leather clutch and Chloé Greta set of two rings .

MARNI Point-toe satin pumps

Complement statement silhouettes with the sculptural shape of Marni’s black satin pumps. They structured with a sharp point toe, accented with pretty bows, and are elevated on an architectural metallic-gold block heel.

GIVENCHY slingback brogue pumps

Black, white and red leather slingback brogue pumps from Givenchy featuring a pointed toe, a lace-up front fastening, brogue detailing, a slingback strap, a brand embossed insole and a high stiletto heel.

HUGO BOSS Bespoke Pin Sandal

These handmade BOSS sandals premiered on the spring/summer 2016 runway. A wood, resin heel and calfskin upper offer a nod to the season’s clear Bauhaus inspiration.

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