From Hailey Bieber to Selena Gomez, Everyone’s Wearing the Minimalist Mule Trend

While some formal footwear styles make their presences known with chunky silhouettes or all-over embellishments, others find power in the less-is-more route. Enter the minimalist heeled mule sandal, an ultra-trendy silhouette that a slew of celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Heidi Klum have modeled lately. The look is simple, yet widely beloved and versatile thanks to that very quality.

The Lidia mule from Paris Texas is one of the reigning silhouettes exemplifying the style right now. Emily Ratajkowksi has styled the black patent version with a blue reptilian mini dress by Tom Ford for Gucci, while Monica Barbaro wore a shorter version on set with a russet silk dress from Reformation. Quinta Brunson, meanwhile, has donned a mesh version in “Texas Rose” pink to go with a burgundy jumpsuit.

Just because the classic heeled mule sandal is a minimalist silhouette doesn’t mean embellishment is out of the question. Addison Rae, for example, wore a custom metallic gold pair from Nou embellished by a rounded jewel at the center of the strap, and Katy Perry showcased a blush satin pair with a bow adornment by Malone Souliers and Tabitha Simmons.

Whether it’s a barely-there pair in black or white or a style with a statement-making adornment, the heeled mule sandal has proven its popularity and versatility lately. Below, FN rounds up some of the celebrities who have modeled the footwear trend.