Women's footwear SS26 trend predictions
In keeping with other parts of the fashion industry, macro trends in footwear have slowed down in recent seasons. As we have witnessed recently, SS26 themes in clothing signal a nostalgia for past stylings, and in particular, the the 'preppy' looks made popular in the 1980s. Looking even further back, historical romance driven by popular TV shows like Bridgerton and the Gilded Age has engendered an interest in exquisite materials and textures.
On the other hand, as travel to the East becomes more popular, consumers are gravitating towards that which is earthy and raw in the natural world. Finally, gender fluidity still resonates, with women donning menswear looks. The appropriate footwear is needed to accompany these trends in apparel. Dancing Feet
Inspiration for these ballet-influenced slippers comes from the Regency dancing shoes of TV show Bridgerton, last year's micro trend ballet-core and the stylings of footwear designers like Sandy Liang. Materials will include soft leather, coated knit and metallic thread in a variety of colors. Credits: Acne Studio SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Simone Rocha SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Esber SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Alainpaul SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Borrowed From the Boys
Gender fluid dressing continues to resonate, and along with it, menswear-inspired footwear styles. For SS26 they get a feminine twist. For example, a lace-up can be rendered in a transparent mesh material. Penny loafers and monk shoes can get interesting color washes and updated details such as off-kilter toe caps and low backs. Credits: Kent Curwen SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Loewe SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Prada SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Victoria Beckham SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Yacht Club
Last year's preppy looks move forward into SS26 to include boating classics like deck shoes. Trending sneakers continue to be low riders. Techno thongs look best when color-blocked. Jelly' and other similar textures will be popular. Credits: Fiorucci SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Chloé SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Miu Miu SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Rave Review SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Craft Work
Consumers are gravitating toward artisanal looking strappy summer sandals reminiscent of their Asian travels. Materials include detailed leather and vegan leather, woven straw and raffia in natural or spicy colors. Soles are either flat or on narrow platforms. Credits: Elie Saab SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Alberta Ferretti SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Ulla Johnson SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Zimmermann SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight
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