Rihanna and Sabrina Carpenter make me want to learn how to walk in real heels again.
In the past few years, kitten heels went from a controversial design to practically the only game in town among stylish celebs and editors, dominating footwear trends across styles. From sling-back pumps to knee-high boots, the short and skinny heel became an obvious choice for any occasion amid the rise of ‘90s style nostalgia. It certainly didn’t hurt that kitten heels were a more comfortable option in the wake of the pandemic lockdowns that left many of our stilettos gathering dust in our closets for years.
Well, consider the Saturday Night Live after-party your latest sign to drag them back out. Both Sabrina Carpenter and Rihanna made towering statement footwear the star of their ‘fits for the star-studded event on January 17. And that’s saying something for Rihanna, who literally wore a an $18,000 Prada coat for the occasion.
In a truly inspired mix of luxury and athleisure, Rihanna paired her sporty track jacket and Yankees cap with a black textured pencil skirt and a two-toned fur coat with a cloth statement collar. But the unexpected standouts were her black lambskin and brown suede boots from Loewe, which feature respectable 3.5 inch heels and a single metallic ankle chain.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter went for a more classic look in a white silk slip dress and long black coat with an elegant fur collar. It was a pretty tame ensemble for the pastel-loving pop star…until you get to her shoes. While Carpenter is never one to shy away from a platform for extra height, the dagger-like heels of her white Christian Louboutin platform pumps must be over six inches tall. Good luck getting those babies through TSA.
Let this be your first official warning: Ultra-high party shoes are the obvious next stage of the 2016 fashion renaissance. You might as well start practicing now.
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