In my years as a fashion editor, I have honed a few very specific skills, my favourite of which is a sharp eye for emerging trends and details. This has led me to understand the subtle cues that can indicate the value and potential of a new-season buy. These cues usually stem from my daily scouts of the new-in sections of both high-street and designer brands, the Instagram deep dives where I scope out the chicest looks and my frequent commutes to an office filled with stylish individuals. With this healthy combination, I am, if I do say so myself, uniquely placed to comment on the trends most worth tapping into.
With this in mind, there’s a fresh spring footwear trend on my radar that I'm desperate to tell you about. After spotting it cropping up more and more on the influencers, editors and stylists I look to for inspiration the most, the buckle shoe trend is one of the styles I’m backing this season.
Kicked off by Miu Miu’s now-iconic buckle-strap slingbacks, which were spotted non-stop on celebrities last year, buckle detailing on shoes has become one of the hottest footwear microtrends. Adopted by high-street favourites including Mango and M&S, the trend is all about sharp lines with a grungy undertone, creating fresh, wearable styles with an edgy finish.
Whilst I'll be wearing mine with wide-leg trousers and dresses for springtime get-togethers, buckle shoes also pair well with pencil skirts for a trip to the office or baggy jeans for a more casual take. Read on to shop our edit of the best buckle-detail shoes.
SHOP THE BEST BUCKLE SHOES:
These look way more expensive than they are.
The style that started it all.
These also come in gold and grey.
With a decidedly French twist, these Mary Janes are a chicer alternative to trainers during spring.
The perfect way to add a splash of colour to a pared-back look.
Animal-print shoes are having a major moment this season.
Trust me, this is the chicest shoe style to invest in this season.
Style with a pencil skirt or wear with your favourite jeans.
The subtle buckle detail adds a grungy element to this classic shoe.
Style with tights or wear with bare legs.
These also come in icy blue.
Tick off two trends at once with a silver pair.
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