These 5 Trending It Shoes Are the Opposite of Casual
Much like with handbags, identifying It shoes is something I take very seriously. Unlike with handbags, however, today's findings required no actual finding at all. No, seriously. Before deciding to write this story, I had this short list of shoes in my mind for weeks, both because I was in the market for a new pair of fun heels for myself and because I couldn't help but see them literally everywhere I turned.
From Instagram to celebrity snaps to all my favorite shopping sites—until, of course, they repeatedly sell out—this season’s standout shoes are not only popular but also omnipresent. Even more notably, however, they’re refreshingly fancy. As you’ll soon see below, when it comes to casual, these designers don’t know her, and I have to say I’m into it. After years of favoring the chill-girl aesthetic, I’m more than ready to bring party dressing back, even if there’s no real party involved. If this sounds like your thing or you’re simply curious to see what I’ve been blabbing on about, just keep scrolling to see the It shoes of the moment for yourself, and of course, shop them and others like them below.
1. Versace Medusa Aevitas Platform Pumps
These satin platform pumps are so iconic most of the posts I saw simply highlighted the shoes without the need to even show a whole outfit.
Naturally, they're high on my wish list.
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2. Saint Laurent Vesper Slingback Pumps
If you're looking for an investment buy that still feels trendy right now, look no further than these Saint Laurent cap-toe slingbacks.
It doesn't get more classic.
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3. The Attico Devon Mules
Party girls, unite! Our favorite festive brand has outdone itself yet again with these sky-high, geometric mules.
Good luck choosing a favorite color.
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4. Mach Mach Double Bow Pumps
Once an under-the-radar favorite, Mach Mach's celebrity status has catapulted over the last year, with its Double Bow Pumps taking center stage.
Their even better when you match with a bestie.
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5. Valentino Valentino Garavani Tan-Go Platform Pumps
It's no surprise that Valentino's gravity-defying take on its classic Tango pumps has been an instant hit among editors, influencers, and celebrities alike.
I'm taking styling notes.
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Next: three colors to wear if you want to look trendy right now.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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