Pedis at the ready, because this summer more than others, it’s time to put your best foot forward by adorning your toes, ankles and even shoes in all manner of guises.
Celine’s summer campaign is an indicator of what you’re likely to see on the beach, with a sun-lounger shot that shows a pair of legs, criss-crossed feet and toes accessorised with either a chunky stack of rings or (get this!) miniature silk scarves. Phoebe Buffay’s school of thought when it comes to rings, except for your toes, is how you might summarise it, with a maximalist approach so eye-catching that you might even break your rule about not posting your feet on Instagram.
Or, if you prefer a covered approach, may I turn your attention to Dior's Haute Couture autumn/winter 2027 runway? Hot off designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress, Jonathan Anderson’s recent collection featured bedazzled heels emblazoned with appliqué feathers and draped beading designed by footwear aficionado Nina Christen. This was, if nothing else, a masterclass in accessorising your feet, which you may soon decide is as important as accessorising any other part of the body.
For more of an everyday approach, look to toe rings, anklets, sandals that incorporate their own hardware and shoe charms that can personalise a pair of boat shoes or gladiators, all of which add interest where it counts this summer: your feet.
5 "Foot Jewellery" Trends to Try This Summer
1. Toe Rings
Style Notes: Your gateway to wearing a toe ring might be a simple band (Anni Lu’s twisted design, for example), offering a minimalist approach that will complement rubber flip-flops to perfection. Alternatively, you can go for the statement approach, either stacking or opting to anoint one toe with a princess-coded crystal by Chan Luu for pinky bragging rights by the pool.
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2. Anklets
Style Notes: Far from a fad, some tastemakers have been wearing anklets—multiple anklets, in fact—like a uniform for years. Fashion strategist and curator Ramya Giangola is one such individual. Her anklet game (and "pile it high" mantra) is unparalleled. Shannon Bond’s cubic zirconia anklet is impressively chic; wear it loose, tickling the ankle bone, for a louche mood or stack it with something beachy (Arket’s turquoise anklet, say) to look like you just got back from Hydra.
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3. Beaded Sandals
Style Notes: Occasionally, one pair of sandals wins summer. This year belongs to Le Monde Beryl’s Beaded Thong, which, available in ice blue or black, adorns your foot without you lifting a finger courtesy of a beaded T-bar. Marianne Symth (pictured above) is a fan, wearing hers with cargo pants for easy city dressing.
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4. Hardware Sandals
Style Notes: If beads aren't your thing, you can still dress up your feet with a pair of sandals whose hardware mimics a toe ring or anklet, doing the heavy lifting for you. Amanu’s sandals come with bands of gold or silver, either curving over the top of the foot or the big toe, to create jewellery for your feet. Tory Burch, meanwhile, has the ultimate party sandal for summer 2026: a thong design with an upper formed of square metallic plates, joined together for a disco-tastic vibe.
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5. Shoe Charms
Style Notes: I met a friend whilst on holiday who had, rather ingeniously, upgraded her classic leather boat shoes using charms she’d collected over the years from Pandora, sliding a collection of trinkets—including a miniature camera!—onto their laces. It’s such an easy way to repurpose pendant necklaces you no longer wear, adding sentimental value to a favourite pair of trainers or leather ankle-tie sandals via an initial, a star sign or even just about anything you fancy.
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