In the Heights: Major Heels for the Fall Season

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LEG UP
Dancer Kyra Coco wears a shapely shoe, jumper, and skirt from Alaïa; maison-alaia​.com. Photographed by Luis Alberto Rodriguez Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman. Vogue, December 2024, Special Issue, Guest Edited by Marc Jacobs.

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TURNING POINT
Michael Kors Collection stilettos. Alaïa jumper and skirt.


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TOE TO TOE
Over bright tights, two pairs of striking scarlet Dolce Gabbana heels (select Dolce Gabbana boutiques) nail the rules of power-clashing to the letter.


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CAN WE KICK IT?
Coco and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Cassandra Trenary both wear Balenciaga heels; balenciaga.com. Araks dresses; araks.com.


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ON THE UP
Arranged in a shallow third position, elegant faux-croc Michael Kors Collection stilettos (michaelkors.com) have little trouble finding (and holding) the spotlight.


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HIGH PRIORITY
Manolo Blahnik  shoes. Larissa Kate Lingerie dress.


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CROSS PURPOSES
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello shoes. Proenza Schouler dress.


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BOSS LEVEL
Vertiginous Balenciaga pumps (balenciaga.com) get directly to the point.


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HEEL TOE
Alaïa shoe; maison-alaia​.com


In this story: hair, Sonny Molina; makeup, Kuma; manicurist, Jin Soon Choi; tailor, Jacqui Bennett at Carol Ai Studio; produced by Farago Projects; set design, Mary Howard.


Shop the shoes featured in the story, below.
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Manolo Blahnik

black pointed-toe pumps

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Alaïa

patent ankle-strap leather pumps

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Balenciaga

Knife jersey pumps

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Balenciaga

Knife twill pumps

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Amara patent leather pump

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Dolce Gabbana

Cardinale patent leather pumps

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Saint Laurent

La Scandale sandals

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Dolce Gabbana

DG patent leather slingback pumps

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Winona crocodile embossed leather pump