I’m hardly the only one who’s been paying a little extra attention to Sofia Richie Grainge over the past few years. Firmly cementing herself as a modern style icon, the young designer has carved out a distinctive aesthetic: sleek, elevated, quietly luxurious, which eventually led her to launch her own namesake label.
As someone who tries to channel a refined approach to dressing, I keep a close eye on Sofia’s every appearance. This week was no exception. Attending an event in L.A., she arrived in a sweeping Schiaparelli skirt set, paired with the house’s signature gold-detailed clutch. But it wasn’t until she glided across the pavement that I caught sight of my favourite element of the look.
Peeking out from beneath the floor-skimming skirt was a pair of satin gold heels. Rather than opting for a predictable black style, Sofia chose Cult of Coquette's Alexandra Olive Heels (£150) in a warm, champagne-gold shade, bringing unexpected depth and dimension to her otherwise minimalist ensemble.
While Sofia’s version came in a soft beige-gold shade, this heel trend is even more striking when contrasted against darker hues like black. And clearly, I’m not the only one loving the party-ready appeal—this season, new iterations have been popping up everywhere. From Saint Laurent’s cult metallic heel to Stradivarius’s sleek slingbacks, the gold-heel moment is officially here. Read on to shop the chicest styles landing now.
Shop Gold Heeled Shoes:
Shop the shoes Sofia loves.
Style with tights and a LBD for an easy, party ready look.
The slingback detailing adds light support and a sleek point of interest.
The glossy satin finish gives these an elevated edge.
Saint Laurent's Opyum Sandals are a fashion person's favourites.
These also come in silver and black.
The pointed-toe heel trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
