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Milan Fashion Week spring ’21 has come to a close. While it has certainly been a season like no other, with most of its attendees attending virtually, the week proved that a mix of digital-only and select physical shows could still bring some excitement to a (hopefully mostly) pandemic-free spring and summer 2021. There were plenty of beautiful shoes to carry the enthusiasm. What Milan Fashion Week had (and which New York and London were lacking) was a continued bounty of easy-to-translate products in easy-to-sell categories (like footwear and accessories) that retailers can look forward to — and pass along the excitement to their shoppers. Herewith, the top 10 shoes from Milan Fashion Week’s spring ’21 virtual reality season: 1. Prada The highly anticipated union of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons as Prada’s co-creative directors delivered a near-perfect mix of the two creative minds , including in footwear: a sharp kitten heel with a quirky tongue. Prada’s new kitten heel for spr

Addison Rae is making a case for summer styles in a mix of the season’s biggest trends. Taking to Instagram last night to show off her warm-weather look, the TikTok star modeled an all hot pink look as she lounged poolside in front of sunny skies. The outfit teamed a sequined twist-front bralette with a matching ankle-length sarong skirt, all layered over a neon bikini. The bright look came complete with matching thong-toe sandals set atop a sculpted kitten heel; brands like Balenciaga and Schutz offer their take on the style for anywhere from $58 to $550. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ADDISON RAE (@addisonraee) on Sep 28, 2020 at 1:56pm PDT Thong-toe footwear returned to the celebrity scene as one of spring and summer’s biggest trends. Be it classic flip-flops or thong-toe heels, the minimalistic silhouette falls in line with a ’90s-inspired revitalization of fashion, as seen with shoes like square-toe styles and pops of ne

Dua Lipa headed out for a New York night with two very special guests in tow: her boyfriend Anwar Hadid and their puppy, Dexter. Together, the couple left the Bowery Hotel on Monday night and showed off their own unique styles. The “Don’t Start Now” singer herself opted for an all-black look for the outing in a V-cut zip hoodie from Sami Miro Vintage (similar designs retail for $325 ) along with a take on this season’s biggest pant trend. Leather and faux leather pants are taking over both the celebrity style and street style scenes; the bottoms offer an effortless yet luxurious appeal to elevate any casual piece like a sweater, crop top or, in Dua Lipa’s case, even a hoodie. You can find the pants on everyone from Bella Thorne to Oliva Culpo and Kendall Jenner. Dua Lipa leaves the Bowery Hotel in New York, Sept. 28. CREDIT: Felipe Ramales/Splash News A closer view of Dua Lipa’s pumps. CREDIT: Felipe Ramales/Splash News When it came down to footwear, Dua Lipa continued t

French First Lady Brigitte Macron joined her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, this week in Lithuania for a meeting with the country’s president, Gitanas Nauseda. For the occasion, the French figureheads joined Nauseda and his wife, Diana Nausediene, at the President’s Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, to sign the guest book and discuss policy. Brigitte herself opted for a bright blue ensemble for the afternoon, layering a matching peacoat over a knee-length shift dress; the designs echo similar designs and silhouettes from Louis Vuitton, the French first lady’s go-to brand. (L-R) Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron and Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda at a meeting at the President’s palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sept., 28. CREDIT: AP (L-R) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, his wife Diana Nausediene, Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron at the President’s palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sept., 28. CREDIT: AP A closer view of Bri

Kate Middleton joined the Northolt Scout Group in London today to learn more about their Scouts program and how they are adapting their lessons in the current health climate. As she roasted marshmallows and learned essential skills, the Duchess of Cambridge adapted her style to the great outdoors by matching her go-to brown skinny jeans to a lightweight blue blouse and a $58 suede vest from Really Wild . The look cam complete with a chunky brown belt and a gifted necktie from the scouts. Kate Middleton visits Northolt Scout Group in London, Sept. 29. CREDIT: MEGA A closer view of Kate Middleton’s brown boots. CREDIT: MEGA The royal family member kept her feet outdoor-ready with her choice of footwear. The lace-up boots with their soft deep brown uppers and exposed stitched outsole perfectly sealed the outfit together. Coming from See by Chloé, the pair also features a stacked block heel measuring 1.5 inches with a matching lug-sole finish and a subtle scalloped edge. The

Jessica Simpson kicked off her week with a “warrior mindset” as she showed off her yoga skills in style. The “With You” singer donned pieces from her own line of apparel and footwear for a sunset flow last night, modeling a peek-a-boo window sports bra and cropped animal print leggings; similar tops from the label retail for $40 while the wild bottoms are available for $55 at JessicaSimpson.com . View this post on Instagram Starting the week with a warrior mindset aligned with the beauty of the sunset A post shared by Jessica Simpson (@jessicasimpson) on Sep 28, 2020 at 4:55pm PDT Though she was barefoot for the outdoor workout, Simpson’s daily outfits this month have been filled with stylish footwear. Most recently, joined by her mother Tina Simpson, the “Dukes of Hazzard” star made a cameo on the Home Shopping Network to promote her clothing brand. For the special event, Jessica opted for a midi cheetah print dress matched to bold plaid

Danse Lente founder and creative director Youngwon Kim made her debut for spring 2017 and has swiftly become known for her the bold, contemporary and competitively priced arm candy with their distinctive geometric silhouettes. Kim who actually graduated in footwear design from London College of Fashion is now expanding her cult repertoire and is launching shoes for spring 2021 . Today she also debuts her virtual spring 2021 showroom: virtual-showroom.danselente .   Danse Lente spring 2021 Lola style. CREDIT: Danse Lente Nine styles range from slippers and mules to sandals and boots. Silhouettes draw inspiration from nature and organic shapes such as the quilted Zawn slipper she based on La Llareta, an intriguing bulbous plant that grows in Chile’s Atacama Desert.  Kim’s spring 2021 bags are conceived in similar shapes lending the overall collection coherence and synchronicity.   View this post on Instagram Rachel Sussman’s ‘La Llareta #0308-