Zaya Wade Brings Fall’s Minimalist Boot Trend to GLAAD Gala

Zaya Wade kept the look simple but made the boots count at GLAAD’s 40th Anniversary Gala in New York on Friday night.

The model and activist’s boots’ upper carried a subtle sheen that played against a glossy jacket and matching skirt, keeping the outfit tight to a single palette. A close fit through the shaft created a straight, uninterrupted column from hem to toe, letting the shape do the work without extra hardware or contrast stitching. With the rest of the styling kept minimal, the toe box became the statement: squared off rather than softly tapered and current for fall.

Rectangular and square toes have been building through the season, moving from runway codes into celebrity moments. Earlier this month in Paris, FKA Twigs leaned heavy into the look with towering black platforms