Not Black, Not Silver—This is the Unexpected Shoe Trend Sofia Richie Favours Instead

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 a warm, champagne-gold pair featuring a glossy pillar heel that added 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.