Shudoo’s low-down on the top footwear trends at London Fashion Week - Part 1

With today being the final day of London Fashion Week, we thought we’d give you the low-down on the key footwear trends seen on the catwalks for Spring/Summer, and how to achieve these enviable looks with Shudoo’s growing collection of fab designer brands.

We noticed 10 top trends that were prominent on the runway: Keyhole cut-out, T-bar straps, wedges, novelty heels, PVC and Perspex, exotic reptile skins, spaghetti ties, Gold Rush, Sunshine Yellow and Tribal Reds

Here is the first 5 key trends, check back tomorrow for the final 5…

Keyhole-cut out: Give your toes a good airing this Spring with the hottest new trend, key-hole peep-toes. Alessandro Dell’Acqua and the cut-out heels at Halston and Veronique Leroy highlighted this growing trend at London Fashion Week.

Achieve this look with Roberto Botella’s black suede peep-toe.

T-Bar Straps: The humble T-Bar was seen at several key shows. Styles were thin and strappy at Burberry and Cavalli, while Riktor and Rolf and Sophia Kokosalaki offer more adventurous takes on this design.

Achieve this look with the Steve Madden Pascha.

Wedges: The wedge heel has dominated the catwalks for several seasons now, so is always an easy way to up-date any outfit and will be a key piece season after season. This season has a funky take on the wedge with cut-away detailing, or sculptured insets seen at Giorgio Armani or a split wedge seen at D&G.

Achieve this look with United Nude’s Stealth Peep-toe, Ugg Australia Rochelle, Terry de Havilland Margaux Wave or opt for a more casual wedge with Crocs Sassari range.

Novelty Heels: Are always a favourite on the runway and are slowly increasing in popularity at a commercial level, with the help of celebs such as Mischa Barton wearing the Fertility God heels by John Galliano for Christian Dior.

Achieve this look with United Nude’s Eamz pump; you can’t get more novel than a sculpted chrome heel.

PVC and Perspex: Footwear went plastic fantastic on the catwalk, with an abundant use of clear PVC and Perspex for straps, heels and even soles. The most obvious style was for strappy sandals in transparent PVC. Giles used clear plastic studs and Sonia Rykiel embellished the clear panels of a court shoe with sequins.

Achieve this look with the Holster Toe Loop Jelly.

Remember to check back tomorrow for the final 5 key footwear trends…