Our Favorite Footwear From the SS27 Runways
From Sandy Liang’s bunny slippers to barely-there pumps at AREA.
As we continue to take in our first look at what Spring/Summer 2027 has to hold, the runways this season have been a sight for sore eyes so far. Stunning color combinations that are sure to hit your feed in the next few months, seasonal infusions of gorpcore and gowns galore have been on the SS27 menu, but it’s time we pull our focus away from the clothes and straight to the floor. Designers have been pushing footwear far beyond simple utility this season, transforming shoes into the main character.
SS27 has delivered a bold study in contrasts. On one end of the spectrum, nostalgia and childhood fantasy have taken center stage through ballet flats, sheer lace detailing and hyper-feminine embellishments. On the other, sharp tailoring was anchored by exaggerated silhouettes and unexpected texture play. Collaborative sneakers have continued their reign on the catwalk, while statement heels are proving sculptural, artful footwear is officially back in style.
There’s still much more to come from the fashion set this season, and we’re already filling up our wishlist. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite footwear from the SS27 runways so far.
KNWLS
The footwear at KNWLS SS27 has our heart. Adding its signature edge to an otherwise sweet shoe, pairs of satin, bow-topped heels and boots featured a round, wooden sole for a unique take on springtime fashion.
Susan Fang
Susan Fang SS27 went back to the future, sending 3D-printed heels down the runway in nearly every shade of the rainbow. These blossoming mules feature a sprouting garden of flowers, complete with a built-in toe ring for warm weather parties, brunches and dates.
AREA
Working in collaboration with recent Polimoda graduate Evelina Kryvopust, AREA brought lingerie to footwear this season. The Ukrainian designer’s barely-there lace pumps were an instant hit as they walked the runway, adding a new sex appeal to footwear in a way that teeters the line between functionality and art.
Sandy Liang
Sandy Liang SS27 was a playful paradise, channeling the freedom of childhood, dress-up games and playing princess. Elevating the aesthetics of girlhood, bunny slippers were reimagined as a high fashion wedge with subtle ears and two crystal eyes, adding a touch of kitsch to the Sandy girl’s closet.
Collina Strada
Presented on a grassy runway at Storm King Art Center, Collina Strada’s SS27 show featured a few different shoe pairings, but these ruffled masterpieces caught the eye instantly. Arriving in pastel, springtime colors, lace frills and a bit of that signature Collina Strada edge in the form of metallic spikes, this is one drop we cannot wait for.
Dauphinette
Bringing soft, fuzzy comfort to a show filled with stunning gowns, beetle accents and delicate embroidery, Dauphinette unveiled a collaboration with UGG on its SS27 runway. Taking a highly-contentious silhouette from the brand — the Zora Ballet Flat — Dauphinette’s take on the slip-on is hand-painted and decorated with bows and a sheepskin lining.
Campillo
One of the most unique designs to hit the runway this season, Campillo brought the kitchen mop to the world of fashion. A thick fringe surrounding the leather upper of a pointed toe mule, is exactly the type of bold, experimental fashion we expect from New York season after season.
