Aspirational yet accessible: This shoe brand was everywhere at The Fashion Awards 2023

This year I was lucky enough to attend the Fashion Awards on Monday night and when I asked they celebs who they were wearing, it felt like they nearly all said the same two names - connected by one ampersand. 

"Charles & Keith" spilled from the lips of many of the A-listers, and I'm lowkey not surprised. The label has been pioneering in the fashion footwear, accessories and bag game ever since their inception back in 1996. From thigh-high boots and platform Mary Janes to slip-on sandals and petit pumps, when it comes to designing shoes that are comfortable and unique, Charles & Keith hit the nail on the head every single time. 

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Loved by fashion insiders, cool girls and some of the world's most notable faces, the brand is now also a red carpet name to be reckoned with. Sported by actress, living legend and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna, supermodel Leomie Anderson and Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock to name but a few. 

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Lisa and Leigh-Anne were both kitted out in the brand's forthcoming collaboration with Chet Lo, one of the fashion world's most exciting fashion brands at the moment, beloved by the likes of  Zendaya, Ashley Graham and Kendall Jenner. Opting for the Patent Spike-Heel Slingback Wedges to match their superbly spikey Chet Lo dresses, the two looked absolutely phenomenal both in the flesh and in all the imagery. 

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Leomie Anderson decided to pair her silver mirror shard dress with a sell-out style, the 'Metallic Slant-Heel Ankle-Strap Sandals.' When I chatted with the very vibrant British fashion multi-hyphenate, she excitedly expressed that indeed her, “shoes are Charles & Keith” whilst proceeding to do a little dance (I assume that means we can also put them down as the ultimate party shoe too?) Leomie then went on to tell me about how her “jacket is from the boot of a car that I bought in New York!” So fashion. 

Set your reminders now because the forthcoming collaboration with Chet Lo is set to launch next year on January 23rd and will be available to shop on the Charles & Keith website.

If you're impatient like us and can't wait till release day, how about treating yourself to an early Christmas gift? Here are five festive silhouettes we're loving for party season. 

How we chose the pieces:

Brand: Every shoe silhouette in this list is from Charles & Keith, after being inspired by their red carpet presence at the 2023 Fashion Awards.

Occasion: I have chosen to focus on party shoes, because after all 'tis the season. I have also chosen to include a range of styles to ensure that there is something for all tastes.

Why you should trust me:

I am Hello! Fashion’s Fashion Features Writer. With a love for all things fashion (the quirkier the better), I can usually be found playing dress-up in my own wardrobe, watching Gilmore Girls for the 8th time or finding new outfit inspo and DIY musts on TikTok, nothing in my closet is safe from a safety-pin bow embellishment. I have been in the styling world for almost five years now, specialising in editorial features, luxury campaigns and music videos. As for the world of magazines, I have worked for various digital and print publications around the world, focusing on fashion. Basically, fashion is my bread and butter.

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