why are Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, and Louboutin killer heels being shunned by paparazzi? A reversal of fortune, a shift in footwear trends

the shoe that completes the outfit – a trend in reverse

there was a time when Christian Louboutin’s red-soled killer heels and a closet full of Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choo’s were the stuff women aspired to. But in recent years, killer heels have all but disappeared from the streets and runways, and flats and slippers have taken over. Jennifer Lawrence wore kicks with her dress at the Cannes Film Festival, and the reverse style of dressing up like “The Low” Ginza sandals and finishing with flats has become a trend.

5 reasons why kitten heels are out

• comfort and practicality come first: Recent fashion trends prioritize comfort and practicality above all else, and flats and flip-flops have taken over both the runway and the streets.
• reversed styles are popular: reversing your footwear to create a laid-back, relaxed look has become the new style.
• celebrity influence: With international celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence wearing flats or flats in public, comfortable footwear is in the spotlight.
• brand runway shifts: Traditional kitten heel brands like Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, and Louboutin are also transitioning to flats, slippers, and more on the runway.
• rediscovering comfort: Once consumers have experienced the liberation of their feet, it’s hard to go back to kitten heels. the heyday of the kitten heel is becoming a thing of the past.

will the kitten heel ever come back?

fashion always comes in cycles, but in this era of comfort and practicality, it seems unlikely that the kitten heel will ever return. with flats, flip-flops, Birkenstocks, and other comfortable footwear becoming the perfect reversal, kitten heels are becoming something that’s reserved for special occasions.