If you've been relishing the ability to zip around town in flats—whether that's a high-vamp ballet pump or a tasselled-suede driving shoe—you might have to schedule a pep talk with your feet ahead of party season. Because while it's not mandatory to elevate your soles, our guess is that you might be considering a move in a northerly direction after seeing the heels on offer at Saint Laurent.
First spotted on the catwalk in February, and now dropping thick and fast on Net-A-Porter, it's hard to imagine a sharper, sleeker, sexier take on the stiletto. And while they come in several variations, it's the glossed-leather slingback with a heel measuring 11cm (gulp!) that is proving to be particularly tempting.
Teyana Taylor
This shoe isn't shy. In fact, she was made to be the centre of attention. As well as her stratospheric height, her toe is crafted to be a knife-sharp pointed taper, making her the ideal partner for the kind of clothes that were showcased on the runway for Autumn/Winter 2025—think modern power separates in jewel tones paired with sheer tights—but also your party-season staples.
Saint Laurent AW25
Any party-dress scenario would be improved by these slingbacks—whether your frock of choice this year is a scoop-necked slip, a disco-ball column or a faux fur-trimmed mini.
Eva Herzigova
You might not be able to zip around town quite as quickly—and the space in your clutch for a tube of lip gloss might have to house a stack of blister plasters instead—but the compliments about your new-and-improve height will be worth it.
Shop Saint Laurent's Pointy Stiletto Heels
Almost impossibly high and glossy, Saint Laurent's pump certainly isn't shy.
A logoed toe cap gives this slingback a point of difference.
With a golden edge, plus a liquid finish to its leather, Amalia will be your number-one heel this party season.
With a slightly lower heel measurement of 9cm, these slingback pumps embellished with hardware could be slightly easier on your soles—and no less impactful.
A see-through wedge, plus a squared-off toe, gives this heel plenty of talking points.
