A Touch of Boudoir, a Touch of Baby

The trendiest shoes of the season are not defined by the height of the heel, but by their lacing: whether flat or stiletto, the key feature is straps and ties—ideally winding all the way up above the ankle. Tiny rhinestones and even a fringe of crystals adorn the ultra-light calfskin designs by René Caovilla (fittingly named Chandelier), while Gianvito Rossi weaves petals and thin, long laces into his gold-toned sandals, using the same hue for their flat version. Saint Laurent also embraces gold in various shades for its sandals made of multiple ultra-thin straps. A true balancing act, the sandals by Paris Texas come in ultra-thin bright pink leather, decorated with rhinestones and set on a towering stiletto heel. At the other end of the spectrum, Castañer offers a delightfully wearable take on espadrilles—closed-toe, with a long ankle tie.