I don’t say this lightly: I've been genuinely shocked to see just how many fashion insiders have swapped sleek kitten-heel boots for towering platform knee-high boots this season.
The switch seemed to crystallise this week in Paris, when a wave of celebrities descended on the city for the start of Paris Fashion Week. Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2026 show drew a front row packed with many of entertainment's biggest names—several of whom slipped into the brand’s Nico Platform Boots (£2145) for the glamorous occasion.
Making her way to the show, Lila Moss was seen wearing platform heeled boots with a sleek pair of black flared trousers tucked into a black, draped blouse. Crafting a streamlined silhouette, Lila's boots added drama to her outfit, lengthening her look while keeping her styling uncomplicated and cool.
Meanwhile, Iris Law offered a different take, pairing the same Saint Laurent boots with a lilac satin dress and a plush fur coat. The contrast highlighted the boots’ surprising versatility: dramatic, yes, but not limiting.
The revival hasn’t been confined to Paris, either. At the Zurich Film Festival just days earlier, Dakota Johnson made the case for the "forgotten" style in her own way. With semi-sheer tights, a satin cape, and those tall, statement boots, her look felt theatrical yet pared-back; proof that the trend works across more settings than one may have imagined.
For several seasons, kitten-heel boots have been the dominant style, their understated, design fitting seamlessly into the minimalist mood. Platform boots, by contrast, had slipped from the spotlight after their moment in the 2010s passed. But now, the mood seems to be shifting and chunkier, sky-high styles are re-emerging as the perfect antidote to the sleekness of seasons past. Offering a refreshing (and literal) lift from the practical, flat-focused looks that have defined recent years.
With the industry’s chicest names giving them their seal of approval, I’m officially convinced: platform heeled boots are back. Keep scrolling for my edit of the most stylish pairs to shop now.
Shop Heeled Platform Boots:
Shop the boots that sparked the trend.
These also come in beige, brown and dark green.
Style with a longline skirt or pair with a minidress.
Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.
These are a smart buy as we head towards the winter months.
The chocolate brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Shop these while they're on sale.
-
The Chicest Celebrity Outfits of Fall 2025 and How I'm Recreating EachIt Girl wardrobe ahead.
-
Everyone Cool in New York Is Wearing This New Sneaker Instead of Loafers, Ballet Flats, and BootsIt's the hardest-to-source sneaker in fashion right now.
-
Move Over, Jeans—The Chicest People I Know Are Wearing This Expensive-Looking Pant Trend With BootsSpotted on Naomi Watts.
-
These Are the Surprising Shoe Trends Gen Z Is Styling With Everyday Outfits for the Rest of 2025Niche, weird, and unconventional.
-
Forget Flats—Everyone With Good Taste Is Wearing These Boots With Jeans and a JacketPut these on your shopping list.
-
Hailey Bieber Padded Her Hips for Her Riskiest Red Carpet Look to Date—See the PicsSchiaparelli does it again.
-
Listen, Being Cool in 2025 Requires Just Two Things: Loose Jeans and This “Weird” Viral Flat-Shoe TrendThey're strange, but so chic.
-
My Mom Is in Her 50s and Asked Me for Fashion Advice—8 ChicReplica Store Outfits I Put Together for Her Under $425Outdated prints and "ugly" shoes included.
