The return of the Mary Jane shoes feels like a personal win because it has taken years of manifestation to see this revival come to life in all its glory. I distinctly remember wearing them as a little kid and how adorable they were! For so many of us, they were a school-day staple too. But their history goes even further back to the era of Buster Brown comics, where Mary Jane was Buster’s sweetheart, and the footwear skyrocketed to fame in the 1920s. And now, they. are. back., that too in a much sleeker, classier form while, of course, retaining its nostalgic preppy appeal. Case in point? The 2025 Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, where every it-label from Prada to Wales Bonner celebrated their resurgence
Out of all, Miu Miu’s Mary Janes have us totally starstruck. Their patent leather pumps in shades of black, rosewood, and white are the perfect modern-retro blend. That is until I glanced at the hefty price tag and felt my wallet cringe. So, I couldn't help but start browsing over the dupes to finally get to hop onto the new trend. Here's what all I found!