Thong song
Feet-phobes look away now because the toe thong is back.
Kurt Geiger has doubled its production of toe-hugging sandals this season, while the Copenhagen front row has adopted Havaiana flip-flops. Do as they do and wear with a flimsy midi-dress (and book yourself in for a pedi, pronto).
Bling it on
Anklets aren’t just for the summer holidays. Why? 1) Chloé’s SS19 ankle bangles. 2) The new anklet capsule from Matches featuring designs by Alighieri and Timeless Pearly.
Square-eyed
Out with round toes; in with 90 degree angles. Square-toed soles are au courant again: see the très chic brands Paloma Wool and Neous.
Alligator Alert
While exotic skins are being phased out by luxury labels and big-name boutiques, glossy mock croc handbags (think Seventies style) are back on the catwalks. Also very 1970s: buying shoes to match.
Brands to know now
Chylak
This Polish brand is a favourite of Adwoa Aboah and Edie Campbell — but you’ll have to join the queue to get your hands on its Croissant cross-body bag. The waiting list for its latest drop racked up 15,000 fashion-forward buyers.
Ferian
The brainchild of Alexander McQueen alumna Leonie Branston, Ferian’s sleek leather bags are made in the West Midlands using hand-worked saddlery techniques. Seriously chic.
Gia couture
Desk-to-drinks kind of girl? Gia Couture’s mules, which are handmade in Florence, will take you to the office and beyond…
Stelar
Get the holiday feels with Stelar’s grass bags, which are crafted by artisans in Bali.
Emme Parsons
Check out any fashion editor’s suitcase this summer and you’ll find a pair of floss-thin strappy sandals from this LA-based brand.
