Ready or not, it's award season—the time of year when keeping up with the red carpet is a full-time job. Well, it's basically my full-time job, so I'm here to report on a theme I've noticed already. Just one month into 2025, I'm already quite sure that the number one red carpet shoe trend is satin shoes, which is also one of the prettiest shoe trends of the coming season. The glowy, soft look of satin shoes is stunning in photos without taking away from the rest of the outfit, so it makes sense that celebrities have wholeheartedly embraced the trend. It also doesn't hurt that practically every shoe brand is churning out satin styles.
I've done my due diligence and compiled 2025 sightings of satin shoes on A-list It girls such as Zendaya and Ariana Grande. I have a hunch that there will be many more satin shoes on the red carpet in the near future, as award season isn't anywhere near over yet. Keep scrolling to see some of my favorite recent red carpet (and runway!) examples and shop the prettiest satin shoes on the market.
On the Red Carpet
On Zendaya: Louis Vuitton dress; Bulgari jewelry
On Ariana Grande: Louis Vuitton dress; Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Pumps ($610)
On Zoe Saldaña: Saint Laurent dress, cape, shoes, and bag; Cartier jewelry
On Selena Gomez: Prada dress; Tiffany & Co. jewelry
On Anya Taylor-Joy: archival Dior dress; Jimmy Choo shoes; Tiffany & Co. jewelry
On Mikey Madison: vintage John Galliano dress; Manolo Blahnik Chaos Satin Stiletto Sandals ($775)
On Zoë Kravitz: Saint Laurent Off-the-Shoulder Ruffled Silk-Crepon Mini Dress ($3700), Leather Waist Belt ($1050), and Dominique Sandals in Satin Crepe ($990)
On Elle Fanning: Valentino coat, dress, and shoes
On the Runway
Pictured: Chanel Haute Couture S/S 25
Pictured: Dolce & Gabbana S/S 25
Pictured: Prada S/S 25
Pictured: Giambattista Valli S/S 25
Pictured: Carolina Herrera S/S 25
Shop Pretty Satin Shoes
I don't think I'll ever forget these.
Reformation's satin-shoe game is strong.
Love a baby wedge.
These hit on three major trends: satin, T-strap closures, and red.
Into this teardrop heel.
A classic.
Fancy flats.
If it's Prada, I want it.
You can't go wrong with Staud.
The chicest way to wear bows.
Prepare to wear these constantly.
Sandy Liang's satin Mary Janes are constantly selling out.
I predict that these new Saint Laurent sandals will be spring It shoes.
Another soon-to-be It shoe style.
A smart investment.
I'd pair these with lace socks.
This might be the best Miu Miu satin-flats color yet.
Powder-pink satin shoes on sale? Seems like a win.
Block heels are cool again.
I think about these a lot.
White satin shoes are brave, but these are worth it.
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