Kate Moss Just Styled Her Denim Skirt With the Most French-Girl-Coded Shoe
Kate Moss just made denim skirts cool again with the French-girl-approved heel trend that the coolest Parisians always come back to.
Denim skirts are set to make a comeback for summer 2026, but as with any wardrobe staple, the secret to making them feel current in the new season lies in the styling—particularly the shoe pairing. Stepping out in a distinctly French-girl-approved style that wasn't a ballet flat, Kate Moss just demonstrated the elegant alternative that makes a denim skirt look coolest.
The foundation of the look already had me ready to put pen to paper. Choosing a light-wash denim skirt in a trending knee-length silhouette, Moss paired it with a tonal jacket in a blue hue just a few shades deeper than the skirt itself. With Loewe's Large Amazona 180 bag (£3,900) tucked under her arm and a tiny dog in tow, the model's outfit was already off to an imitably cool start.
Then, in a styling move that even further elevated her outfit, Kate bypassed predictable ballet flats, instead opting for a much more elevated strappy heel. Between the delicate straps, the cage the front of the foot, the elegant slingback detailing and the poised, understated heel that subtly elevates, this shoe trend offers a timeless alternative to the flip-flop heels trend that's otherwise taking over. Timeless, feminine and unfussy, this is the French-girl-approved alternative I would recommend instead.
Whilst ballet flats remain a staple, Moss's styling serves as a timely reminder that a pretty heel is still well worth a place in your summer rotation. Read on to shop my edit of the best French-girl-inspired strappy heels below.
Shop the French Strappy Heel Trend:
I'll be reaching for these all summer long.
Sézane does French-girl heels better than the rest.
Every great evening wardrobe starts with a pair of black heels.
Honestly, I think these look much more expensive than they actually are.
In a rich shade of red, these are so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
Glossy gold heels will never go out of style.
These also come in gold and red.
The short block heel makes these perfect for alfresco weddings.
Shop these whilst they're on sale.
