Once again, Bella Hadid opted for a pair of kitten heel mules to tie the look together—and she’s not alone in embracing the controversial footwear. Love them or hate them, kitten heels are shaping up to be an unexpected favorite among celebrities.
Just a few days ago, Selena Gomez rocked up at Cannes in a pair of black-and-white slingbacks by Roger Vivier. Well before that, Bella’s sister Gigi Hadid was photographed shooting a Maybelline campaign in blue suede kitten heels towards the end of March. Even Hailey Bieber has recently been spotted in a pair or two.
Of course, plenty of designers have incorporated the style into their latest collections. According to British Vogue, “some of the best heels of the spring/summer 2024 season barely qualify as heels at all, so short is the stub that protrudes from their soles.”
So, are kitten heels the non-sneaker shoe of the summer? I hate to say it, but they’re definitely in the running.
