Shoe Revival and Tailoring Drive Fall Fashion

This season leans into practical elegance, with a major footwear revival and a renewed focus on wearable tailoring. ‘Grandma shoes’ — square-toe silhouettes with short block heels or discreet buckles — have returned as polished, comfortable options that pair easily with straight or baggy jeans. Block-heel sandals and platform block heels are being promoted as reliable, wearable choices for work and leisure, while a wider heel market includes spool, floral-embellished, textured stiletto and kitten-heel styles that balance elegance with varying comfort levels. In Paris, leggings tucked into knee-high boots create a streamlined, tonal silhouette that elevates casual pieces, and classic skirts (plaid, knit, maxi, leather and 1950s silhouettes) remain versatile options for the season. Underpinning these looks is growing demand for well-cut, wearable blazers that marry comfort with polish.