T.he higher, the better: literally, the higher, the better. The saying fits perfectly when referring to the Spring Summer 2022 shoe trends: one model above all, the decollete with plateau. Spotted on the feet of celebrities and influencers, exalted on the catwalk by designers, the very high-heeled pumps with front rise are the It Shoe of the moment.
The higher, the better
The secret of their success? After the prolonged holing up of the pandemic, the need to show up is stronger. And if on the one hand the nostalgic coming back of the 2000s plays its part, the desire to stand out with shoes with an unusual shape and an exaggerated heel – perhaps even feeling a little uncomfortable – reflects our most intimate being. A peak of bold femininitywhich turns into a note of inclusion: there is no doubt that this type of shoe has always been the most popular in the world as well queer.
The patent leather Tan-go by Valentino SS22.
From Carmen Miranda to the 2000s
May the inspiration be the 16th century chopines with maxi wedges, the heels of Carmen Miranda in the thirties, those of David Bowie in the seventies or Christina Aguilera’s pumps in the 2000s, little changes. The overbearing reappearance of platform heels has always been daughter of times of rebirthsymbol of a claim to power. Freedom to go out and let loose more than 15cm from the ground: and it is no coincidence that they are the favorite shoes of the stars today, who wore them for the great return on the post-pandemic red carpet, from Lady Gaga to Rihanna to Chiara Ferragni to Elodie.
The on-trend décolleté with plateau SS22
The merit, as always, goes to the stylists, who intercept the needs directly on the catwalk. Two cult models of Spring Summer 2022 decollete with plateau: the Medusa Aevitas Of VersacAndwhich appeared already in the Autumn Winter 2021/2022, and the Tango Of Valentino (already proposed again for Autumn Winter 2022/2023). The first in satin, the second in patent leather. Both in a rainbow of bright colors and characterized by very high and thick heels, equipped with an ankle strap. Next, the Mary Jane model Rock Of Casadeithe animal print pumps Tower Of Bottega Veneta and sharpen them Yigit Of Amina Muaddi.
The pumps platform Tower by Bottega Veneta SS22.
Names are already a whole program. And the variations, starting from the price, are many: from high rise shoes and low cost (Steve Madden and Jeffrey Campbellbut also Zara) to the precious platform pumps like jewelsdecorated with crystals (Casadei, Roger Vivier). For those who are not fans of the trunk heel, there is no shortage of models spiked dizzying (Gianvito Rossi, Jimmy Choo).
How to wear them with elegance
A good dose of height – and style – more. Wearing platform pumps without being Dua Lipa is not that difficult. Slanciano, this is undoubted: therefore they also lend themselves to petite sizes, but pay attention to the wading effect, always around the corner. For short girls, it is better to counterbalance with miniskirts, short dresses and shorts, which lengthen the silhouette for an optical effect.
For all the others, a couple of ankle-length jeans it’s a maxi blazer make them suitable even for the day. To “rise” is above all the mood: seeing is believing.
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