It’s no secret that celebrities attending fashion shows have access to all the coveted pieces in a designer’s arsenal. But it’s rare that nearly every A-lister on the invite list decides to wear the same item. However, when it comes to Tory Burch’s shoes, the designer has been known to spark quite a few trends, from the Reva flats of the brand’s early days to the most recent frenzy over the label’s ballet loafer. Now, there’s another sensation in town, and it received a nearly unanimous vote from stars sitting in the front at Tory Burch’s latest show. I’d like to introduce you to the pierced pump.
Like the name implies, this cool-girl approved high heel is topped off with a chunky metal accent that resembles an actual piercing. Mindy Kaling, Michelle Williams, Jodie Turner Smith, Joey King, Elizabeth Olsen, Maude Apatow, Kiki Layne…whew, I’m out of breath simply writing out all of those names, but you get the point. The list of stars wearing the playful shoe during the presentation goes on and on and on.
It’s truly one of those heels that can make anything look cooler, whether paired with jeans and a T-shirt or a little black dress. Even with the wildly cool piercing detail, it still feels sleek and elegant, thanks to the timeless silhouette. What’s even better? The pierced motif has been infused into several of the Tory Burch shoe designs, from mules that feature an upside down heel placed inside the sole to kitten heel slingbacks. That versatility proves that it’s truly a style for everyone.
Alexis Bennett Parker is the Commerce Content Lead at ELLE.com. In this newly created role, she oversees all shopping-related stories online, from fashion-forward trend pieces to the most coveted beauty buys on the market right now. Alexis has worked in the publishing space for 11 years, and seven of those years have been dedicated to helping shoppers make informed purchases—no buyer’s remorse here! Before joining the team at ELLE.com, she worked in the editorial departments of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle, to name a few magazines. Not only has Alexis worked closely with several brands and tested hundreds of products over the course of her career, but she’s also won awards for her work as a shopping journalist. Namely, she was an honoree at the Pynk Magazine Gala in 2023, received the Condé Nast Commerce Content Award for Best Article by a New Hire in 2021, and was included on the Top 40 Under 40 Heir’s List in 2018.