Summer fashion is finished at the feet. Rita Matos, who lives in Porto, is in a class of her own when it comes to maximalist foot styling. Silver toe rings stacked and layered across all ten toes, silver hoops threaded onto flip-flop straps and stone rings slipped over them whole, anklets wound with everything from bangles to alphabet charms to necklaces pulled down, and mini tattoos and a pedicure to finish the details. Every gap between ankle and toe is filled with jewelry.
Toe rings quietly disappeared after Britney Spears and Jennifer Aniston in the early 2000s, and this summer they're back. Y2K nostalgia meets maximalism. If plain sandals no longer feel enough, now is the time to layer on rings, chains, and anything else your toes can hold. What kind of style will suit your feet?
Toe rings quietly disappeared after Britney Spears and Jennifer Aniston in the early 2000s, and this summer they're back. Y2K nostalgia meets maximalism. If plain sandals no longer feel enough, now is the time to layer on rings, chains, and anything else your toes can hold. What kind of style will suit your feet?
FAQ
When did toe rings start trending again?
Toe rings disappeared after Britney Spears and Jennifer Aniston in the early 2000s, resurfacing this summer. The convergence of Y2K nostalgia and maximalism has brought foot accessories back into focus.
What style is Hita Matus known for?
Porto-based Hita Matus is known for maximal foot styling. She layers silver toe rings on all ten toes, threads hoops and rings onto sandal straps, wraps anklets with various charms and chains, and adds mini tattoos and pedicures—filling every inch from toe to ankle.
What items work for summer foot styling?
Summer foot styling can incorporate toe rings, anklets, silver hoops, stone rings, bangles, alphabet charms, and chains. Layer these with sandals or flip-flops, finish with mini tattoos or pedicures, and you achieve maximal toe expression.
