A Catalog of the Purses and Shoes of the Most Stylish Women in the World
You likely don't need to be told of the transformative properties that a beautiful bag or pair of shoes possess—but it warrants repeating. A truly great accessory can make any outfit instantly better, which means that if you are someone who tends to hit the snooze alarm (or send a "running late" text) then having a selection of these types of staples is even more valuable to your wardrobe.
You may already have your go-to brands for such things but if not, a smart place to start is with women whose personal style you admire. We sifted through Instagram accounts of some of the most inspiring fashion tastemakers to ascertain specific bags and shoes they're collectively endorsing. Ahead, the findings of our research plus shopping options for each, should the mood strike.
New-York based brand Khaite has made women yearn for bold, zebra-patterned footwear with its surprisingly versatile pair of scrunchy boots featuring a low heel. If you're not sure how'd you style them, consider the all-neutral look above.
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Loewe accessories, in general, are always a topic that garners buzzy conversation and their latest assortment of mini bags (dubbed "The Gate") makes for the perfect everyday purse, as illustrated on influencer Alyssa Coscarelli.
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The Italian designer has perfected the art of stylish clogs, a challenging feat no doubt. His floral-bedecked versions that come in wearable shades of tan, black, and saddle, are the perfect shoe to transition into spring with.
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2019 was a great year for shoe and bag brand By Far, which likely means 2020 is bound for even better things. Their assortment of minimal heeled sandals and mules are great if you're looking for footwear that goes with everything from wedding guest dresses all the way to a simple sweater and jeans combination.
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It's hard to all out just one pair of Bottega Veneta shoes that are sweeping the fashion set by storm—they're all fantastic in their own right. Right now, it seems fashion girls are investing in the sand-hued low-heeled pumps and ballet flats by the buzzworthy label.
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Simon Miller's eccentric assortment of bags and shoes strike again with this very cool acrylic chain strap bag.
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Jil Sander's sombrero bag toes the line between trend and timeless with its sleek black body and simple strap.
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And Now: Spring jewelry trends you can get at Nordstrom.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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