Though some designers like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Marc Jacobs (in both his shows) opted for significantly shorter heels this season, others kept with the tough, black bootie trend carried over from seasons past (clockwise from top left: Altuzarra, Diesel Black Gold, Brian Reyes, and Preen)

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Satin shoe, Giambattista Valli, $975, similar styles at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC

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Lambskin bag, Celine, $1,450, at Celine boutiques

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