Sorry, This Popular Shoe Trend Will Be Replaced in Two Months

I have some news for you, my friends. Strappy heels, the much-loved shoe style that has taken over in 2019, are set to be replaced in the next few months by square-toe heels—specifically, the square-toe pumps and mules that are already sweeping across Instagram. This is in large part thanks to Creative Director Daniel Lee and his new designs for Bottega Veneta.

Thanks to Lee, the brand is one of the most talked-about in the fashion world right now. His pieces are bringing back the directional yet modern designs many fashion insiders felt were missing from their closets. The fashion fandom around the designer was perhaps clearest when I discovered the Instagram account @newbottega, which is dedicated to all things Lee-era Bottega Veneta, much like @oldceline, the Instagram account that’s a tribute to Phoebe Philo’s designs when she was at the helm of Celine.

Right now, fashion insiders are gravitating toward Bottega Veneta’s pouch bag and its square-toe heels, which are paving the way for the next big shoe trend. Ahead, see how fashion girls are already wearing the next big It shoe style.

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There's no doubt that this mesh pump has already reached It-shoe status.

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Here's a mule take on the square-toe heel in an electric blue.

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But it also comes in neutral shades.

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Want to get in on the trend for just $49? Here's how.

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Wandler is landing on the must-buy list with its Isa Mules.

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They're also available in this bold green color.

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I have a feeling these are about to explode on Instagram.

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Emily Ratajkowski recently wore these heels.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.