First VB, then Kate Middleton, and now Alexa is also embracing this new shoe trend.

      Born in Sydney and now residing in London, I have a specific standard for British style that I often reference; Kate Moss in her Hunter Wellington boots at Glastonbury, Sienna Miller in her high-street coats, and whatever caped jacket Claudia Winkleman chooses to wear on The Traitors. However, this evening at the 2025 Fashion Awards, the timeless British It girl Alexa Chung showcased a shoe trend I had typically only observed on the more stylish dressers of the city, demonstrating that no matter your fashion approach, this silhouette truly deserves attention.

      As a fashion writer, it is both my passion and profession to document the latest trends within the celebrity style sphere. Therefore, when I spotted the former model and television personality on the pink carpet outside the Royal Albert Hall, I was taken aback to see her forsake her characteristic denim jeans and white shirts for a more bohemian (and wind-resistant) dress from Chloé.

      Premiering in the French fashion house’s recent spring/summer 2026 collection unveiled during Paris Fashion Week, the canary yellow knee-length dress was crafted from a practical weather-resistant fabric and boasted a sleek funnel neck, elongated drop waist, and peplum-like hemline. Rather than embracing the bohemian essence of the luxurious piece, she opted for a more upscale approach, pairing it with croc-print heels that have been frequently donned by both fashion icons and actual royalty. Her footwear consisted of travertine-hued pumps from luxury label Christen, a contemporary brand established by Chilean-Swiss shoe designer Nina Christen. Earlier this week, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was seen near Angel sporting a grey pair. She also went against expectations by contrasting her Hugo Boss embossed pumps with her brown suede DeMellier Hudson bag.

      A few weeks prior, Victoria Beckham attended her husband David’s knighthood ceremony at Windsor Castle in a black pair of croc-effect heels. It’s often said that three makes a trend—and I’m declaring it here first. Given that Posh Spice wore her heels in the former Duchess of Cambridge's neighborhood and Chung’s appearance was close to Kensington Palace, it seems fitting that these three style influencers share this footwear in common.

      I have also had a pre-loved pair of powder pink croc-effect heeled ballet pumps from the Parisian brand Maryam Nassir Zadeh languishing in my Vinted cart for weeks, and if this doesn’t persuade me to invest, I'm not sure what will. A touch regal, quite sophisticated, and a bit surprising are precisely the traits I can support. Below, you’ll find the best croc heels I’ve discovered, allowing you to follow this trio's lead and step out in style.

      Shop the Croc Heel Trend from the 2025 Fashion Awards:

      - Toteme: Croc-effect Leather Slingback Pumps

      - MANGO: Asymmetrical Croc-Effect Heeled Shoes

      - M&S: Croc Kitten Heel Chisel Toe Court Shoes

      - AMINA MUADDI: Barbara Croc-Effect Leather Pumps

      - Le Monde Béryl: Babouche Kitten Heels

      - JIMMY CHOO: Elsy 70 Croc-Effect Leather Slingback Sandals

      - ALAÏA: 90 Croc-Effect Leather Pumps