Two things we’re all interested in are French women and shoes, so let’s talk about both. I follow the trends worn by French women very closely, and one that has definitely caught my attention lately is the current shoe trend: patent leather.
Patent leather shoes (and accessories in general) have become increasingly popular over the past few seasons, but this trend still feels very fresh. As soon as influential brands like Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Prada, and The Row started adding patent leather shoes to their shoe list, it seemed like every other brand followed suit. French women, drawn to classic, elegant pieces, were quick to take an interest in the patent leather shoe trend, especially Mary Jane pumps and pointed-toe she-shoe pumps.
If you’re also interested in adding French girl-approved shoe trends to your closet, keep scrolling to shop the internet’s best styles and get styling inspiration from a few chic Parisian women. Please get it.
Style tips: Dress it up with patent leather shoes and polish up your miniskirt.
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Mallori closed toe heels
J.Crew
Maisie ankle-strap heels in patent leather
Mark Fisher Co., Ltd.
Foley slingback pumps
Style tips: Team it with patent leather flats and socks for a particularly 2024 look.
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elizabeth mary janes
J.Crew
Winona Penny Loafers Spazzolato Leather
margaux
black patent pointe
Style tips: If you want an even trendier look, choose red patent leather shoes.
Franco Sarto
Tinsley Square to Mary Jane Flats
Mew Mew
kitten heel slingback pumps
black suede studio
65mm Cielo Sandals
Style tips: Pair a full-skirted dress with a patent leather Mary Jane for a classic “French girl” look.
Linea Paolo
monroe block heels mary janes
mango
patent leather effect ballerina
Style tips: Stay trendy this summer and invest in patent leather sandals.
mango
patent leather effect heel sandals
Mark Fisher Co., Ltd.
nemi sandals
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sadie slide
Style tips: Pair it with patent leather shoes and light tights for your next night out.
Jeffrey Campbell
Tanya pointed-toe slingback pumps
saint laurent
Calista ankle-strap slingback pointed-toe pumps
prada
Modellerie D’orsay pumps
Style tips: For a particularly forward-looking look, buy patent leather shoes with T-straps.
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Helena T-strap pumps
ferragamo
Odette embellished patent leather pumps
cezanne
Mercy Mary Janes