Step into the new season

If you’ve spent the summer months in an endless rotation of chic sandals and low-key espadrilles, it’s probably time to up your shoe game in line with FW19’s new must-wear trends. And if you’re in need of a serious dose of sophistication when it comes to everything from your working wardrobe to your after-dark looks, then Aquazzura should be your first port of call.

The Italian footwear label was founded in 2011 by Columbian designer Edgardo Osorio and has fast become a closet essential for style-savvy women, a go-to for shoes that hit that elusive sweet spot between high-octane, statement-making shapes and wearable comfort. Each pair is impeccably crafted, too – the label is based in Florence, traditionally home to some of the most talented shoemakers in the world. No surprise then that its line-up of fans includes some of the world’s most glamorous and powerful women, from Rihanna and Gwyneth Paltrow to Amal Clooney and Meghan Markle.

This season’s Aquazzura offering is inspired by two of fashion’s most revered style icons: the minimalist vibe of ’90s-era, slip-dress-wearing Kate Moss and the kaleidoscopic bohemia of ’70s legend Talitha Getty. The result is a heady mix of dark romance and polished sophistication that runs from urban elegance to laid-back refinement. Whatever you’re getting dressed for over the coming months, the label has you covered in style.

Boots in every possible permutation are the lynchpin of the collection, which is timely given that every one of FW19’s biggest trends hinges around them; so whether you want to channel your inner punk in spiky black ankle boots or take a more heritage approach with block-heeled, knee-high shapes, there’s a style for you. Crucially though, Osorio and his team, with one eye firmly fixed on conjuring timeless classics rather than one-season-wonders, have whipped up the perfect shoes to pack out your day-to-day working wardrobe for the coming months. The slouchy over-the-knee suede boots with their precise heels and muted shades are just the thing to add a just-fashion-enough finish to your midi and wrap skirts, especially mixed in with contrasting textures like leather and wool. There are leopard-print ankle boots, wardrobe classics given a modern spin that are just the thing to add interest to your simple silhouettes and muted autumnal tones, as well as wear-anywhere shapes in shades of biscuit, gray and black that will prove to be the hardest working shoes in your arsenal.

And, because Aquazzura is synonymous with glamor, there are high-impact platforms, luxe sling-backs and encrusted sandals whipped up in sumptuous velvets and high-shine metallics. These are the shoes that you’ll want to have at your disposal when party season rolls around – the perfect shoes to round out your most red-carpet worthy dresses or simply elevate your favorite jeans-and-going-out-top combination.