We all love a pointy little kitten heel for the office, for the spring…for whenever, really. The ‘90s revival has put the silhouette at the top of our shopping lists for one of the most timeless shapes in almost any format. This past February and March, the runways were filled with points that were so knife-sharp, it almost began to feel a little medieval.
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Coming directly at us down the Fall/Winter ‘25 runways were some very long points at Marc Jacobs, McQueen, Acne Studios, Saint Laurent, and more. Renaissance and medieval themes have been, ahem, plaguing the runways of late, and the shoe department is no exception. This was most evident at Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs. The latter's Sean McGirr sent a series of damask lace and embellished leather lace-up boots with toe points of gargantuan proportions down the runway, while Jacobs opted for pumps with oversized, plush satin bows and toes that extended up to five inches in front of the model’s feet, which felt particularly medieval 14th and 15th century Europe coded.
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Elsewhere, more modern interpretations of elongated points came via Saint Laurent, where the homage to ‘80s revival was underscored by extremely c*nty pumps, reserved for those of us who’d rather have bleeding feet than a lacklustre footwear day. At Acne Studios: a hint of olden times with a moccasin-like leather upper that gave way to another elongated point, and a stick-thin metal heel to bring it into the contemporary realm.
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Right now, it seems we’re all collectively craving a sense of fun when it comes to our style choices. In a post-quiet luxury, recession core realm, accessories that make a point (pun intended) are a simple way to do just that—hence, the delivery of Tudor-style neck collars, an excess of bag charms, oversized jewellery, and now, pointy shoes. Like the Tudors, we, too, are throwing caution to the wind—and TikTok trends out the window—and leaning into all things extravagant and statement-making.
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Moreover, the IYKYK ugly shoe trend has always been reserved for those most dedicated to fashion. After all, many of us never thought we’d see the day that the famously no-longer-controversial Margiela Tabis were being duped on AliExpress to “get the look for less”. The best thing about mega-pointy shoes, is that they don’t feel nearly as polarizing as Tabis do. A widely-accepted silhouette is slightly exaggerated so that the fashion girls, and the average career woman, can still go to court. A win!
