These 3 Current Shoe Trends Are So Diana Circa 1993

Many of the biggest icons of the '90s and '00s are being analysed once more by fashion editors across the globe: Carrie Bradshaw's most recognisable looks feel current again, for example, and there's clearly a renewed interest in the wardrobe of the late Princess Diana. We've enjoyed rediscovering Diana's many looks for Wimbledon or Ascot, and revisiting the wonder of her wedding dress, and with all of the hours of image research we're putting in, it's clear to see there's another correlation between 2018's fashion outlook and Diana's elegant outfits.

Her shoe choices in particular have come full circle. Not so long ago, kitten heels, slingbacks and other epoch-defining details of '90s footwear were decidedly out. Now, when you look to Instagram's hippest influencers and to the brands we most commonly follow into new-trend territory (hi, Ganni) these references are au courant once more. Fashion insiders predicted it early when the resurgence of Manolo Blahnik's spindly stilettos or jewel-fronted mules kicked in, but the trend has now filtered through to the high street, with brands such as & Other Stories stocking the kind of strappy disco sandals we all bought decades ago.

Keep reading to see how Diana wore and styled these shoe trends first, and shop the new-in pieces to get the look today.

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1. Kitten-Heel Slingbacks
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Baby-blue satin is obviously the ultimate option, but any fancy kitten-heel slingbacks will make us happy right now.

Related: Lady Kitty Spencer Just Wore the Most Princessy Dress and Tiara of All Time

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2. Contrast-Toe Pumps
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Sassy lilac suit? Check. Pearls? Check. Contrast-toe pumps? Check.

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3. Strappy Court Shoes
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Okay, a) we hadn't seen this dress before on Lady Di, but also b) just look at how 2018 those strappy little evening pumps are. Back in the day, Diana wore Jimmy Choo on repeat, and the designer does a similarly elegant style today.

Related: Princess Diana Has Inspired Everything I've Ever Worn

See? The '90s are so back.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.