Dolly shoes, playful models with a distinctly girlish aesthetic, are the new favorite trend of 2026: “doll” shoes with bows, a lacquered finish and small heels have already captured the catwalks and the hearts of Kaia Gerber and Lily-Rose Depp. How do they differ from “grandma's” shoes and why they will definitely become favorites this season – we tell you in the material.
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The first real dolly shoes were probably the two-tone Chanel shoes from 1957, created by Coco Chanel: the elegant graphic shape with a contrasting toe and slight “school” features already had a doll-like charm back then. A modern version of this silhouette was recently presented by Matthew Blasi – with thin straps and a rounded toe. Dolly shoes can also be found in the collections of Jimmy Choo and Ferragamo, and the Bowow model from Valentino by Alessandra Michele has already become a favorite of insiders.
Valentino
Despite the new wave of popularity, the iconic Miu Miu shoes with buckles and detachable ribbons and the rubber Mary Janes from the Prada fall-winter 2012/2013 collection remain in fashionistas' wardrobes. It seems that this naive, playful aesthetic will continue to seduce with its doll-like charm for a long time to come.
According to Vogue.co.uk.