Prepare to Take Some Style Risks After Seeing the Genius Shoes at London Fashion Week

Updated on 9/20/2016 at 2:35 PM

When it comes to London fashion, the word ingenuity comes to mind. Home to innovative designers like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Christopher Kane, this city fosters designers capable of articulating fantastical narratives through their work. And often, just through their shoes. Whether it's ruching fabric atop fiery red booties, juxtaposing shapes on a strappy heel, or adding sheer panels to wedges, these London designers are giving us a fresh footwear perspective for Spring '17. The memo is loud and clear: prepare to take risks next season. We've zoomed in on the noteworthy pairs worth adding to your Spring wardrobe.

Roksanda Ilincic Spring '17

Paul Smith Spring '17

Roksanda Ilincic Spring '17

Paul Smith Spring '17

Osman Spring '17

Christopher Spring '17

Erdem Spring '17

Burberry Spring '17

Charlotte Olympia Spring '17

Mulberry Spring '17

Anya Hindmarch Spring '17

Versus Spring '17

Topshop Spring '17

Simone Rocha Spring '17

Preen Spring '17

Peter Pilotto Spring '17

Mary Katrantzou Spring '17

Emilia Wickstead Spring '17

Teatum Jones Spring '17

Mother of Pearl Spring '17

JW Anderson Spring '17

Paul Costelloe Spring '17

Aquascutum Spring '17