When it comes to shoes, Footwear News is at the pulse of anything and everything that's happening in the industry. So when the publication names the Brand of the Year for its annual Achievement Awards, it's a big deal. This year, the honour goes to Schutz, the Brazilian brand loved by celebrities and style bloggers alike.

The brand, which keeps many of its heels and flats in the less-than-£160 range (boots run slightly higher), develops 4000 to 5000 styles per year, thanks to the fact that it owns its own factory, unlike many of its competitors. Alexandre Birman, who has been CEO of the company since 2011, explained, "We can offer more control with what we can do, and our speed to market is much faster."

Birman, who also has his own namesake high-end line, has made it his mission to increase the fast-fashion brand's presence and expand into the U.S. from its native Brazil, a move that has clearly paid off. Celebrity fans of Schutz include Bella Hadid, Kate Middleton, Alessandra Ambrosio, Taylor Swift, Hailey Baldwin and Jennifer Lawrence. 

Keep scrolling to shop a few of our favourite Schutz shoes, and head over to Footwear News for more details about the brand and its new honour. 

It's official: The off-the-shoulder trend is sweeping the summer. Fashion insiders like Olivia Palermo have mastered it time and again, and now Kate Middleton has given the style the royal seal of approval too. While at a dinner in London, Middleton chose a sleek white dress by Brazilian label Barbara Casasola, complete with long sleeves and a front zipper detail. While we're sad to report that the dress is currently sold out in the duchess's colour of choice, we did manage to find the exact same dress in black, along with a few pieces inspired by her romantic frock. So, if you're ready to adopt this feminine trend á la Kate, there's no better time. See her full look below, and then shop her style!

On Kate Middleton: Barbara Casasola dress; Schutz shoes.

Middleton styled the feminine long-sleeve off-the-shoulder dress with a matching white clutch and peach-hued heels.

Shop Kate's dress in black:

Shop similar white dresses:

Related: Summer Is Back! 16 Chic Dresses That You Can Wear Now And Well Into Autumn

Shopping is a celebratory act in and of itself, right? Well, Who What Wear recently logged a whopping 1 MILLION followers on Instagram—so now you have a million more reasons celebrate. To kick off this social media milestone and keep the good feels coming, we’ve rounded up the season’s must-shop picks from brands we love.

Scroll to shop the top summer picks from Barneys, Topshop, Shopbop, and Reiss!

When it comes to investment-worthy pieces to wear to work, the striped shirt is key. It pairs well with trousers, pencil skirts, denim, and beyond. If you work in a casual office, try an outfit inspired by Irina Lakicevic of A Portable Package below.

Scroll down to shop the look!

It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means—it’s time to talk shoes. Today’s topic? Black gladiator sandals. To enable (and honour) our love of footwear, we’re dedicating a weekly post to sharing our latest must-have favourites! Be sure to come back every Tuesday to check out the week’s featured style and shop the shoes sure to keep your look current and covetable. 

Go ahead—scroll down to shop our top seven gladiator picks! 

While fashion's main claim to fame may be its seasonality—what's "in" and "out" is bound to change alongside the weather—there are some items that stylish women stock their closets with year-round.

We asked our resident styling expert, Banana Republic's Marissa Webb, to share her thoughts on which accessories can take a woman from season to season in style. Keep scrolling to see the six pieces she thinks every woman needs! 

You can never have enough pairs. Most people have their signature shape, but to mix up your look, I think it's worth exploring all different types every season. There's usually something new out there to add to my collection. It's also fun to explore different colour frames, and to shop in both the men's and women's sections.

You simply need to have your favourite shoe of the season.

Handbags are a great way to freshen up your look. I usually carry something neutral during the day, and love to add a pop of colour to my handbag at night.

I usually go softer in the winter and a little bit bolder in the summer, when I have a bit more colour from the sun. Lipstick shades are, of course, very personal depending on skin tone, so a lipstick that looks great on you might not work for me. It's important to try different brands to find the perfect shade for you.

Scarves are a great accessory for all year-round in different weights and fabrications. It's one of those easy pick-up items from your travels. They also make great gifts!

From the perfect Panama hat for warmer days to interesting knit caps for winter to brimmed hats in all their forms—hats are great not only for function, but also for flair.

There’s nothing wrong with being an all-black-everything kind of girl when it comes to your outfit combinations—after all, there's still plenty of ways to add variety. Today, we're sharing three celeb-inspired ideas for you to add to your wardrobe rotation. From sleek trousers to a charming dress, shop the essentials you need to recreate each party-ready look.

Scroll down for all three black-on-black ensembles!

On Hyland: Noir Sachin & Babi top; Babaton for ARITZIA Henrik Trousers ($68); Pasquale Bruni necklace; Edie Parker Fiona Clutch; Casadei pumps 

On Aldridge: Cushnie et Ochs top and shorts; Tabitha Simmons shoes

On Chung: Edun chain lace dress 

Yesterday we were excited to share a teaser photo of Kim Kardashian and Cara Delevingne for LOVE magazine, now here's a look at Kim Kardashian's solo cover for the issue. Dressed in some of Prada's best pieces, like the bright fur scarf from S/S 2011 and a floral skirt from the S/S 2015 collection, Kim helps celebrate the iconic brand's designer Miuccia Prada. Her bleached eyebrows definitely made us do a double take!

Scroll through to see the cover, plus two ways to get the look...

As if mining Shopbop’s incredible, on-trend selection of clothes wasn’t already time-consuming, the site’s Friends & Family sale makes it even more difficult to decide what to buy. To help narrow down the stylish options, we’re bringing you 15 of our favourite standout pieces that are all 25 per cent off through tomorrow. Scroll through to shop statement heels, party-ready dresses, and much more.

If you haven’t noticed, we talk a lot about classic pieces (evidence: here, here, and here). And while they’re essential to a complete closet, no one should depend soley on basics. To fight off a look that totally blends in, we pulled a killer assortment of statement-making pieces.

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Victoria’s Secret Lace Trimmed Sundress ($70) in Black

Yestadt Millinery Ponyboy Baseball Cap ($300) in Denim Cheetah

Frieda & Nellie Corinna Corinna Bracelet ($172)

Frieda & Nellie Knot Too Shabby Bracelet ($242)

Alexis Bittar Craw Bracelet ($185, 212.727.1093)

Alexis Bittar Spiked Craw Bracelet ($295, 212.727.1093) in Gold

Imagoa by Yegang No1 Prism Mini Bag ($450) in Scarlet Orange

Schutz Balquees Heels ($190)

Similar Styles:

Chan Luu Beaded Bracelet Set ($70) in Howlite Mix

Chan Luu Beaded Bracelet ($70) in Orange Mix

Hair: Charles McNair/Jed Root 

Makeup: Kristina Brown/Jed Root

Manicure: Michelle Saunders/Celestine Agency

Lace-up heels are like the leather mini skirts of footwear; no matter what you wear them with, they give your look instant sultry appeal and everyone should own a pair! These strappy, skin-baring heels are incredibly alluring, either enhancing an already glamorous outfit or lending a feminine counterpoint to a casual ensemble. The fashion-forward set, such as Taylor Tomasi Hill, has picked up on this trend lately, and we think you should too. Click through our slideshow to shop some of these lovely lace-up picks now.

Wearing: Camilla and Marc top and skirt; Jimmy Choo The Candy Glitter-Print Acrylic Clutch ($650); Luiza Barcelos heels.

Wearing: Givenchy Woven Lace-Up Ankle Boots ($1950).

Wearing: ShoeDazzle heels.

Wearing: Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede Gladiator High-Heel Sandals ($1195).

Wearing: Zara heels.

Similar Essential: Pour La Victoire Lace Up Booties ($270).

Wearing: One Teaspoon boyfriend jeans; Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag ($2405); Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede Gladiator High-Heel Sandals ($1195).

Wearing: Blazer from Crossroads Trading Co.; vintage Levi’s shorts; Very bag; ShoeDazzle shoes.

Wearing: Junya Watanabe dress; Alaia shoes.

Wearing: Wasteland jacket; SheInside Black White Striped Short Sleeve Slim T-Shirt ($26); One Teaspoon shorts; Zara bag and Leopard Print Ankle Boot Sandals ($100) .

Wearing: Balmain top; James Perse skirt; Alaia shoes.

Similar Essential: Sophia Webster Riko Cutout Suede And Leather Sandals ($695).

Studded Cutout Leather Sandals ($2355)

Multicolored Lace-Up Sandals ($129)

Snake-Embossed Leather Stilettos ($1481)

Leather Sandals ($830)

Arieli Lace Up Booties ($220) in Oyster

Sofie Heels ($325)

Print Patent Leather Stilettos ($1298)

Imena Lace Up Sandals ($495)

Meddle Suede Sandals ($1095)

Mesh-Detail Lace-Up Shoes ($708)

Kiki Gladiator Sandals ($818)

Sporty Lace-Up Leather Sandals ($495)

Amazon Lace-Up Ankle-Wrap Sandals ($595)

Boomerang Lace Up Pumps ($1295) in Black

Mucho Heels ($100)

Cori Heels ($125)