I’m eager for people to move away from flats and revive this classy shoe trend.

I’m eager for people to move away from flats and revive this classy shoe trend.

      Flats may be more comfortable, but let’s be honest—nothing elevates an outfit quite like a pair of classic stilettos. Whether you prefer kitten heels or go for a full 100-millimeter style like Zendaya, what really matters is that the heels are as slender as a pencil and the toes are pointed. Personally, I eagerly anticipate when everyone gets together to stow away their flats and revive these timeless shoes. Thankfully, I believe that moment is near. I just returned from Milan Fashion Week, where classic stilettos were the footwear of choice for attendees and locals. During the Gianvito Rossi presentation for fall/winter 2025, the Italian designer showcased his iconic pumps in over 30 suede shades, embracing this enduring silhouette for the upcoming season. Trendsetting ready-to-wear brands such as Prada and Saint Laurent are also favoring sleek and elegant skinny-heeled pumps in luxurious satin (Prada) and patent leather (YSL).

      And who’s partly responsible for this resurgence? None other than Angelina Jolie. The *Maria* actress was seen outside her New York City atelier, Atelier Jolie—located on Great Jones Street in the former studio of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat—dressed in a quintessentially Angelina Jolie outfit: a black suit with a white scoop-neck top, complemented by a Dior St. Honoré bag and Manolo Blahnik suede pumps. She’s just one in a series of stiletto sightings this year, and certainly won’t be the last. Scroll down to shop the most stylish and timeless heels that are, well, ever.

      Shop stilettos:

      - Manolo Blahnik BB Pointed Toe Pump

      - Manolo Blahnik Maysale Buckle Pointed Toe Pump

      - Saint Laurent Norma Pumps in Patent Leather in Black

      - Sam Edelman Hazel Pointed Toe Pump

      - GIANVITO ROSSI 70 Suede Pumps

      - Nordstrom Lexxy Pointed Toe Pump

      - CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Iriza 85 Patent-Leather Pumps

      - Jeffrey Campbell Risktaker Pointed Toe Pump

      - LK Bennett Floret Pointed Toe Pump

      - MANGO Asymmetrical Heeled Shoes

      - MANOLO BLAHNIK Terka 70 Bow-Embellished Poplin-Trimmed Satin Pumps

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I’m eager for people to move away from flats and revive this classy shoe trend.

There's just no other style like it.