{"id":252031,"date":"2026-01-19T03:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T03:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/252031\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T03:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T03:18:12","slug":"rihanna-and-sabrina-carpenter-prove-kitten-heels-days-are-numbered-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/252031\/","title":{"rendered":"Rihanna and Sabrina Carpenter Prove Kitten Heels’ Days Are Numbered in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Glamour collage: Getty\/Robert Kamau\/XNY\/Star Max<\/p>\n

Rihanna<\/a> and Sabrina Carpenter<\/a> make me want to learn how to walk in real heels again.<\/p>\n

In the past few years, kitten heels<\/a> went from a controversial design<\/a> to practically the only game in town among stylish celebs and editors, dominating footwear trends across styles. From sling-back pumps to knee-high boots, the short and skinny heel became an obvious choice for any occasion amid the rise of \u201890s style nostalgia. It certainly didn’t hurt that kitten heels were a more comfortable option in the wake of the pandemic lockdowns that left many of our stilettos<\/a> gathering dust in our closets for years.<\/p>\n

Well, consider the Saturday Night Live<\/a> after-party your latest sign to drag them back out. Both Sabrina Carpenter and Rihanna made towering statement footwear the star of their \u2018fits for the star-studded event on January 17. And that\u2019s saying something for Rihanna, who literally wore a an $18,000 Prada coat<\/a> for the occasion.<\/p>\n

In a truly inspired mix of luxury and athleisure, Rihanna paired her sporty track jacket and Yankees cap with a black textured pencil skirt and a two-toned fur coat with a cloth statement collar. But the unexpected standouts were her black lambskin and brown suede boots from Loewe<\/a>, which feature respectable 3.5 inch heels and a single metallic ankle chain.<\/p>\n

\"Rihanna<\/p>\n

Rihanna seen out and about in Manhattan on January 17, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Robert Kamau\"\"Steve Madden Revive Knee High Boot<\/p>\n

$268.00, Nordstrom<\/p>\n

\"\"Zara Buckled Heeled Boots<\/p>\n

$129.00, Zara<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter went for a more classic look in a white silk slip dress and long black coat with an elegant fur collar. It was a pretty tame ensemble for the pastel-loving pop star\u2026until you get to her shoes. While Carpenter is never one to shy away from a platform<\/a> for extra height, the dagger-like heels of her white Christian Louboutin platform pumps must be over six inches tall. Good luck getting those babies through TSA.<\/p>\n

\"Sabrina<\/p>\n

Sabrina Carpenter is seen in New York City on January 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

XNY\/Star Max\"\"Elisabet Tang Platform Stilettos<\/p>\n

$50.00, Amazon<\/p>\n

\"\"Steve Madden Olyssia Platform Heels<\/p>\n

$140.00, Steve Madden<\/p>\n

Let this be your first official warning: Ultra-high party shoes are the obvious next stage of the 2016 fashion renaissance<\/a>. You might as well start practicing now.<\/p>\n

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Alexa, play the Chainsmokers.<\/p>\n

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