CHICMARK Women Comfort Double Strap Mary Janes with Mid Block Heels

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Shoe trends may come and go, but some styles transcend the ever-changing cycle. Case in point: the Mary Jane, which has remained a footwear mainstay since the early 20th century. Characterized by one or more instep straps, you likely had a shiny patent leather pair in your toddler days, or perhaps as part of your school uniform. Fast forward to today, and the timeless style is just as popular as ever, reimagined in every which way with plenty of grown-up iterations to choose from. Reva Bhatt is a stylist, creative consultant, and founder of Rooted, an event series-turned-creative agency championing South Asian culture, art, and community. The designers reinventing Mary Janes best right now are drawn to their sense of history and versatility. “The By Far design philosophy is rooted in the reinvention of timeless silhouettes—and the Mary Jane is one of the most iconic designs ever,” By Far co-founder and creative director Denitsa Bumbarova says. “The simplicity of the Mary Jane belies a potential for experimentation and abstraction which is integral to [our] design ethos.”

You might remember begging your mum for a pair of Mary Janes at the start of each school term (I was overjoyed it was the shoe style my four-year-old was desperate for as she started school), or if you’re a Sex and The City stan like me, forever playing that iconic scene where Carrie got to explore the Vogue fashion closet. “Oh my god!” she screams, as she spots a pair of Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes. “I thought this was an urban myth!” The humble Mary Jane shoe is experiencing a major renaissance – and I’m so here for it. Following on from the resurgence in sales of ballet flats, the cutesy Mary Jane is currently cladding every fashion editor under the sun at Fashion Week, and the shoe du jour for the likes of Katie Holmes, Olivia Rodrigo and Dua Lipa. Marie Nilsson Peterzén is the founder, Creative Director, and Vice President of Vagabond Shoemakers. But you're not that little girl wearing velvet one-strapped flats as part of your middle school uniform anymore. You're a grown adult, who has access to credit cards and the ability to choose your own footwear now (take that, Mom!). So, ahead, you'll find a curated round-up of the best Mary Jane shoes of fall 2022, as well as more insight from Daspin on how to style the saccharine style. What to Look For Comfortable, chic and finished with a supportive strap, Mary Jane shoes make an ideal substitute for office courts. But happily, they can also easily be dressed up for the evening, making the perfect partner for all your pretty dresses and midi skirts.

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