Oct 31, 2014

The It-Shoes The Fashion World Is Obsessed With

by Nicole Akhtarzad

Call us biased—after all, they are featured in our editorial with Teresa Oman today—but we simply can’t get enough of Stella McCartney’s platform oxfords. Why? The brand’s latest It-shoes offer height without sacrificing comfort, and they have an edgy-meets-preppy vibe that pairs surprisingly well with a variety of looks. Scroll through to see these street style favorites, and be sure to shop the Stella McCartney shoes and some budget-friendly alternatives at the end.

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Janet Tseng

Photo: Stockholm Street Style

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Street Style

Photo: Stockholm Street Style

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Stella McCartney

Photo: Franziska Krug/Getty Images for mytheresa.com

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Martha Graeff

Photo: Timur Emek/Getty Images

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Hanneli Mustapara

Photo: Pierre Suu/Getty Images

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Chiara Ferragni

Photo: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images

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Street Style

Photo: A Love Is Blind

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Courtney Trop of Always Judging

Photo: Always Judging

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Street Style

Photo: Collage Vintage

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Leaf Greener

Photo: Adam Katz-Sinding of Le21ème

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Natalie Joos

Photo: Adam Katz-Sinding of Le21ème

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Coco Rocha

Photo: Adam Katz-Sinding of Le21ème

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Street Style

Photo: Adam Katz-Sinding of Le21ème

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Chiara Ferragni

Photo: Athens Streetstyle

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Street Style

Photo: Lee Oliveira

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Courtney Trop of Always Judging

Photo: Always Judging

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Nina Siba

Photo: Photo by Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images

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Alice Zielasko

Photo: The Urban Spotter

Continue to shop the shoes, as well as some alternative versions of the trend!

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Stella McCartney Britt Shoes $995

Stella McCartney Britt Shoes ($995)

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Topshop Fliss Glitter Flatform Shoes $60

Topshop Fliss Glitter Flatform Shoes ($60)

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Stella McCartney Faux-Leather Star Platform Oxford $1080

Stella McCartney Faux-Leather Star Platform Oxford ($1080)

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Jil Sander Pointy Toe Creeper $970

Jil Sander Pointy Toe Creeper ($970)

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Mango Platform Oxford Shoes $70

Mango Platform Oxford Shoes ($70)

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Stella McCartney Britt Shoes $995

Stella McCartney Britt Shoes ($995)

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Mango Platform Monk-Strap Shoes $100

Mango Platform Monk-Strap Shoes ($100)

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Stella McCartney Star-Patterned Faux Leather Wedge Lace-Ups $1080

Stella McCartney Star-Patterned Faux Leather Wedge Lace-Ups ($1080)

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Rachel Comey Reeves Creeper Oxfords $483

Rachel Comey Reeves Creeper Oxfords ($483)

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Stella McCartney Ellyse Shoes $1080

Stella McCartney Ellyse Shoes ($1080)

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Shoe Biz Leather Creeper Flat Shoes $124

Shoe Biz Leather Creeper Flat Shoes ($124)

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Robert Clergerie Loris Platform Shoes $470

Robert Clergerie Loris Platform Shoes ($470)

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Stella McCartney Elyse Shoes $1080

Stella McCartney Elyse Shoes ($1080)

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J. W. Anderson Platform Penny Loafer $0

J. W. Anderson Platform Penny Loafer ($)

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Jil Sander Pine Green Leather Creeper Lace-Up Shoe with High Sole $975

Jil Sander Pine Green Leather Creeper Lace-Up Shoe with High Sole ($975)

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Stella McCartney Platform Brogues $995

Stella McCartney Platform Brogues ($995)

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Stuart Weitzman The Zealous Oxford $425

Stuart Weitzman The Zealous Oxford ($425)

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Stella McCartney Elyse Shoes $1080

Stella McCartney Elyse Shoes ($1080)

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Park Lane Platform Creeper Shoes $99

Park Lane Platform Creeper Shoes ($99)

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Stella McCartney Elyse Shoes $1080

Stella McCartney Elyse Shoes ($1080)

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Zara Leather Blutcher with Track Sole ~~$100~~ $0

Zara Leather Blutcher with Track Sole ($100)

What do you think of the platform oxford trend? Tell us in the comments below!