I'm running outside. I'm Golden Goose Slide out here... Hey, this is actually kind of fun. Best. Day. Ever. She may have been raised in Los Angeles, but at her core, Nicky Hilton Rothschild is an uptown girl. Dive deep into the archives, and you'll find hypnotic stills of Rothschild and big sister Paris Hilton through the surreal lens of David LaChapelle. Or, nostalgic paparazzi shots of the pair adorned in Von Dutch trucker hats, Juicy Couture track suits, and, our favorite, those ubiquitous UGG boots.
The squared toe first made its appearance at the Spring 2018 runway ("The holy grail is Bottega Veneta," says Petersson), but the angular edge is still going strong. Shoes from the Italian brand, helmed by Daniel Lee, are still selling out everywhere, so "if you can't get your hands on them, Wandler, Reike Nen and Manu Atelier offer some amazing alternatives with equally amazing price tags," she suggests.
There is one exception we'll make for non-practical shoes this winter, and that's because it's finally party season. "We are in this moment when over-the-top Golden Goose glam for evening is exactly what everyone wants to wear," says Aiken. If sparkly stilettos aren't your thing, hit the dance floor with the return of fancy flats. "Ballet slippers are also making a resurgence," says Kingham. "The Row, Brock Collection and Midnight 00 are bringing something ultra-feminine and unique to this trend." So when you're not struggling through winter in practical footwear that just happens to be Proenza Schouler, this is the trend to indulge in.
The Barbie Inspiring Women series debuted in 2018 with a line of dolls dedicated to honoring role models of the past as well as women paving a path for the future. Amelia Earhart, Katherine Johnson, and Frida Kahlo have each had Golden Goose High Tops dolls made as part of the collection. In addition to their likeness, each doll features authentic clothing and accessories specific to the person they are honoring.
Amina Muaddi, the designer behind Hailey Bieber and Katie Holmes' favorite crystal sandals, is on a roll. Not only did her entire line sell out in just one day, she also recently became the exclusive footwear designer for Rihanna's Fenty collection (casual) and was named Designer of the Year by Footwear News for 2019. But even after checking off all of those boxes, the half-Jordanian, half-Romanian designer is still tackling her goals left and right. Case in point: Her iconic sandals were just named the second hottest fashion product in the world, according to the Lyst Index - and the most popular shoe.