It’s already clear which shoes will dominate the summer of 2026: wedges. They not only fit perfectly with the retro aesthetic popular at the moment, but they are also comfortable and can be worn almost everywhere thanks to their sturdy heel.
One person who was already aware of the advantage of wedges, even back in the ’80s? Princess Diana – or, as she was known at that point, Lady Diana Spencer. In July 1981, she appeared at a polo tournament at Cowdray Park Polo Club in a casual look consisting of canary-yellow overalls (a colour that has also recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity) and a romantic short-sleeved blouse with a lace collar and fruit print.
The Liberty print blouse, featuring apples and pears in shades of green, yellow and red, not only echoed the colour of her overalls, but also her shoes. For her footwear, the future Princess of Wales (her famous wedding would take place two weeks after the polo tournament) opted for red shoes with a raffia-look wedge heel, which provided stability as she walked across the lawn. She rounded out her look with large sunglasses and a quilted shoulder bag.
