If you haven’t noticed, wedge sandals are back in a big way, and Amal Clooney just gave them her stylish stamp of approval.
On August 30, Amal was spotted in Venice, Italy, turning heads in a stylish pleated yellow sundress paired with none other than wedge sandals. Accompanied by her husband, actor George Clooney, Amal as usual appeared radiant as they arrived in the picturesque city.
The Clooneys had traveled from their home in Lake Como to Venice, where George is set to premiere his latest film, Wolfs, at the Venice Film Festival on September 2.
Amal looked beautiful, accessorizing with oversized sunglasses, a woven sunhat, and a Chloé handbag—perfectly blending style and practicality for their quick trip.
Wedges, once a staple of early 2000s boho fashion, had faded into the background for a while, especially after the wedge sneaker trend made them seem a bit outdated. Over the last decade, other heel styles like chunky block heels and kitten heels took center stage.
But wedges are making a major comeback, thanks in part to Chloé’s new creative director, Chemena Kamali. At her debut fashion show, Kamali made a bold move by giving each of her front-row guests a pair of Chloé cork wedges, making it clear that wedges are back in business.
Amal Clooney, known for her sophisticated style, isn’t someone who follows trends just because they’re popular. Her fashion choices are always thoughtful and often set the stage for what’s to come. So, while Amal may have worn wedges regardless of their resurgence, her embrace of the style at this moment suggests that we’re about to see a lot more of these shoes in the coming months.
With icons like Amal leading the way, it’s safe to say that wedges are on track to become a must-have item once again.
Soon, don’t be surprised if you see everyone you know stepping out in wedges, following Amal Clooney’s fashionable lead.
