A Guide to Spring 2024’s Fashion and Shoe Trends, From Kitten Heels to Thong Sandals
Shannon Adducci
·7-min read
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For the fashion world, the spring 2024 season is shaping up to be something of a recalibration.
After a few years and at least six seasons in which designers and consumers alike have tried to figure out just what to do with fashion and how to dress themselves, the industry may finally be settling into something of an equilibrium. From the cozy phase of 2020 and early 2021 (remember wearing matching sets all day everyday?) to 2021’s revenge fashion phase (we don’t miss all of those cutouts and naked dresses, but we do miss the all-sizes body positivity), to fall ’23’s turn to stoicism and quiet luxury amidst rising inflation and economic uncertainty, the fashion industry has had wild pendulum swings. This time around, it’s finding a bit more balance.
Here, a look at 19 of the top trends for spring ’24.
1. The return of the “ugly” shoe
Valentino spring ’24.
Molded footbed and leather-strapped heels from Loewe’s spring ’24 runway show during Paris Fashion Week.Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
2. Kitten heels
Pink satin kitten heels at the Prada Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show as part of the Milan Fashion Week on September 21, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Valentino’s strappy kitten heels at the brand’s spring ’24 runway show at Paris Fashion Week.
Model on the runway at Chloé Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Port de La Bourdonnais on September 28, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Model on the runway at Schiaparelli Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at the Italian Embassy on September 28, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: A model, shoe detail, walks the runway at the Versace fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Pietro D’Aprano/Getty Images)Getty Images
4. Sling backs
Sling backs on the runway during the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Manolo Blahnik’s Didion sling back for spring ’24.
Backstage at Victoria Beckham Ready To Wear Spring 2024 on September 29, 2023 in Paris, France.WWD
Backstage at the Ferragamo Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Runway Show held at Piazza VI Febbraio on September 23, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Vanni Bassetti for WWD
8. The weird Mary Jane
On the runway at the Loewe Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2023 in Paris, France.Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
9. The white palette
Model on the runway at Schiaparelli Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at the Italian Embassy on September 28, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Model on the runway at Chloé Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Port de La Bourdonnais on September 28, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
10. Ballet, with a twist
Paul Andrew
The Row
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 26: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Shoe detail during the Christian Dior Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)Getty Images
11. A sock situation
Model on the runway at Victoria Beckham Ready To Wear Spring 2024 on September 29, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway during the Dries Van Noten Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Backstage at Sacai Ready To Wear Spring 2024 on October 2, 2023 in Paris, France.Francisco Gomez de Villaboa for
12. Big-toe sandals
Big toe sandals at Proenza Schouler spring ’24.
Giuseppe Zanotti’s big-toe heeled sandal in silver for spring ’24.
13. A pop of red
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: A model walks the runway during the Gucci Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of the Milan Fashion Week on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Model on the runway at the JW Anderson Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show held at The Roundhouse on September 16, 2023 in London, England.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Model on the runway at Zimmermann Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Palais de Tokyo on October 2, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
14. The no-pants look
Stella McCartney Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Marché Saxe-Breteuil on October 2, 2023 in Paris, France.Swan Gallet for WWD
Model on the runway at the Tom Ford Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show on September 21, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Model on the runway at the Gucci Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
15. “Indie Sleaze” styling
Model on the runway at Louis Vuitton Ready To Wear Spring 2024 on October 2, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Model on the runway at Zimmermann Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Palais de Tokyo on October 2, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
16. Thong sandals
Model on the runway at Chanel Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Grand Palais Ephémère on October 3, 2023 in Paris, France.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 03: A model walks the runway during the Miu Miu Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on October 3, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
A model walks the runway at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week September 2023 at on September 18, 2023 in London, England. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
17. Capri pants
Model on the runway at the Ferragamo Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show held at Piazza VI Febbraio on September 23, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
18. Rosette details
Rose sandals on the runway at Balmain’s spring ’24 show at Paris Fashion Week.Getty Images
Model on the runway at the Simone Rocha Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show held at the English National Ballet’s Mulryan Centre for Dance on September 17, 2023 in London, England.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Jimmy Choo’s Amita Flowers sling back pump.
19. Tennis (and pickleball) club
Model on the runway at the Gucci Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Giovanni Giannoni for WWD
Model on the runway at Miu Miu Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Palais d’Iéna on October 3, 2023 in Paris, France.Dominique Maitre for WWD
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