This season, the mule is everywhere—strutting catwalks and city streets alike. It-girls and celebrities worldwide, from Marion Cotillard to Miranda Kerr, can't get enough, making it a definitive summer 2016 essential. Reimagined at recent Fashion Weeks, the mule delivers effortless femininity with a laid-back edge you'll want to embrace right away. Whether flat or heeled, spot it in sleek leather at Lanvin, plush fur at Gucci, or delicate lace at Balenciaga. This versatility across materials adds a fresh twist to your simplest outfits. Best of all, it elongates the leg for a confidence-boosting silhouette we all crave.
Wearing mules takes serious guts. This 1960s icon flirts with fashion disaster at every turn. Pick the wrong pair or style it poorly, and it's an instant eyesore. Too many styles flop hard—think slipper mules, basket weaves, or babouche versions that scream Aladdin, not Phoebe Philo sophistication. Rushing between meetings? Ditch them unless you fancy a Cinderella slip-up. Clinging to faded boyfriend jeans? Steer clear; mules spotlight unflattering 7/8 hems. And if you're petite, skip it altogether—unless those 12 cm heels don't scare you.
So, will summer 2016 make mules a hit for everyone? You decide!
