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Donna Karan New York is back. Yesterday, WWD exclusively shared that the queen of power dressing and corporate classics with a twist has relaunched in full force with a modern throwback to 1992 and a capsule shoe collection. With a campaign titled “In Women We Trust,” the brand’s footwear, bags, and garments, which range from $60 to $460, are firmly in the space of workwear and eveningwear bliss.
While we expected to see trousers, trenches, and cold shoulder tops — in Karan’s opinion, shoulders are one of the most flattering parts of the body — a pleasant surprise was the brand’s capsule footwear collection. Karan, who’s built out an empire on easy, minimal pieces that effortlessly fit in your workwear rotation, has also taken note of the ‘quiet luxury’ trend with these shoe styles.
Coming in at $180 and under, these stylish, affordable shoes are made from genuine leather and offer four minimal, elevated styles that work with everything from trousers to denim. From an elegant, comfortable flat to a peep-toe mule with a small block heel to classic two-strap sandals and slingback pumps (the fashion crowd’s favorite this season), it’s easy to see why a return from Donna Karan New York has kept the fashion community excited. Flat sandals (an easy throw-on-and-go style) and chunky, peep toed mules (a fun, on-trend, of-the-moment style) are some of our favorites.
Formerly working with Robert Lee Morris on jewelry, Karan’s new shoe collection pays homage to that partnership. With gold hardware detailing each of the four styles, it’s an elegant and understated throwback to the original Donna Karan New York and her “Seven Easy Pieces” that made the designer a household name.
Shop the Donna Karan New York shoe collection below.
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