All summer long, we’ve been going on and on about beaded sandals, but what if I were to tell you that it was all to prime you for the main event: fall 2026’s most anticipated shoe trend. It all started at Tory Burch’s spring/summer 2026 show in New York way back in September of 2025. Inside a Brooklyn bank, the designer sent a slew of ladylike (with a twist) ensembles down the catwalk, many with beaded kitten heels on to complete the looks. We all zeroed in on them, but no one really talked about them beyond the immediate social posts that went live following the show. It wasn’t until recently, when they arrived on the brand’s new-arrivals page, that the buzz around them kicked back up. Now, they’re almost completely sold out.
Tory Burch spring/summer 2026
In the period between that show and the shoes reemerging, a slew of other, similar beaded pumps debuted, further driving attention for the elevated alternative to beaded sandals. At Prada’s fall/winter 2026 show, beaded pumps and boots were the talk of Milan Fashion Week, showing up in bold color options, like pink, red, and chartreuse, and featuring other details, like dyed feathers. Tory Burch continued the trend by including an updated version of her S/S 26 pairs in her Resort 27 collection. And Dior’s recent couture show, which debuted in July, likewise showcased beaded footwear by the House’s esteemed shoe designer, Nina Christen. (You might recognize her name from her namesake brand, Christen, a favorite amongst industry fashion people.) Paris-based shoe and accessories brand CEECEE also got involved, designing a beaded slingback in a cool, playful multicolor style.
When Matthieu Blazy’s second Haute Couture show for Chanel also included a pair of embellished, beaded pumps (featuring a black dipped toe and a metallic heel), the whimsical shoe trend’s fate was set in stone. Boring, basic footwear is officially being put on pause by fashion people everywhere. Instead, they’re preparing for the beaded heels that will soon cause lines to form outside every major fashion house’s boutiques.
If you, like me, are a fan of the tee-and-jeans way of life, shop the beaded-heel selection below. It’s the perfect shoe for easy dressers who still want their outfits to look stylized and intentional—no effort required.
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