There has always been something a little boarding school about wearing socks and high heels together – it’s one sure-fire way to channel the sulky-rich-girl-in-detention look perfected in St Trinian’s . Cher Horowitz’s yellow tartan ensemble in Clueless would be unfinished without her white knee-highs and Mary Janes, while hosiery was just as integral as headbands in Blair Waldorf’s mission to add flair to her Constance Billard uniform. However, the autumn/winter 2025 collections have proven that this look has moved far beyond its collegiate roots, and you can confidently wear socks with your slingbacks without fear of looking like a sixth former.

Miu Miu autumn/winter 2025. Courtesy of Miu Miu

Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2025. Launchmetrics.com/spotlight

This season, Ms. Prada

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