Dated vs. Modern Wedges!
25 May 2026 · 0 min
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Hallie Abrams breaks down why today's wedges aren't your mom's chunky raffia platforms. Modern wedges are streamlined and architectural, designed to lengthen the leg instead of chopping it up.
Hallie Abrams breaks down why today's wedges aren't your mom's chunky raffia platforms. Modern wedges are streamlined and architectural, designed to lengthen the leg instead of chopping it up.
Yes, wedges are having a resurgence, but it's not the old wedges. It's not the wedges that have a very thick raffia bottom, a platform, and a thick strap on your ankle. That's not what we're looking for anymore. We're looking for a more streamlined look, a wedge where it's actually thinner and sort of architectural. But I will tell you, these are still sturdy and feel good. It elongates your leg as opposed to chopping it up. That's what we're looking for.
