Fearne Cotton’s BBC Radio 1 Shoe Diary: 6 Standout London Looks From September 2013

In London in late September 2013, Fearne Cotton turned her daily commute to the BBC Radio 1 studios into a rolling style diary—one defined not just by bold layers and clashing prints, but by footwear that anchored every look with intention.

Known for her instinctive mix of color, texture, and attitude, Fearne consistently uses shoes to give structure to even her most playful outfits.

Whether grounding denim and knits with leopard-print boots or pushing boundaries with metallic platform sandals worn with socks, her styling shows how statement footwear can transform everyday dressing into something directional yet wearable.

Fearne Cotton showcases a week of London street style, using statement footwear—from leopard-print boots and chunky ankle boots to metallic platforms—to ground layered coats, knits, and denim with effortless, personality-driven polish (Credit: WENN / Duval / Rocky)

Below is a curated look at Fearne Cotton’s outfits from that week, with a closer focus on the shoes that shaped each ensemble—and why these choices still resonate as modern styling references today.

September 18: Leopard-Print Boots & Camel Coat Layers

On September 18, Fearne geared up for the chilly autumn weather in a camel-colored coat over a dark green sweater and skinny jeans.

She also wore circular sunglasses and carried a gray Mulberry Bayswater handbag. To complete her comfy yet stylish look, Fearne wore leopard-print boots.

Fearne Cotton, in a camel-colored coat over a dark green sweater and skinny jeans, leaving the BBC Radio 1 studios in London, United Kingdom, on September 18, 2013

Fearne Cotton anchors her BBC Radio 1 look with leopard-print ankle boots, using the bold pattern and chunky heel to give structure and attitude to everyday denim

September 19: Purple Lace-Up Shoes & Leopard-Print Skirt

On September 19, Fearne was spotted heading to work in a Marks & Spencer powder pink coat over a peach-colored sweater from Stefanel, a leopard-print skirt, black tights, and purple lace-up shoes.

She had on the same sunglasses that she wore the day before and carried the same Mulberry Bayswater handbag.

Fearne Cotton arriving at the BBC Radio 1 studios in a Marks & Spencer coat, a Stefanel sweater, a leopard-print skirt, and purple lace-up shoes in London, United Kingdom, on September 19, 2013

Fearne Cotton injects color into her BBC Radio 1 commute with purple lace-up shoes, using an unexpected hue to sharpen an otherwise understated daytime outfit

September 20: Vivienne Westwood “Roman” Sandals & Leather Skirt

On September 20, the English television personality stepped out in a beige coat over a buttoned-up denim shirt tucked into a black leather skirt.

She carried her favorite Mulberry handbag and wore black tights that made her tan-colored Vivienne Westwood “Roman” three-strap sandals stand out.

Fearne Cotton looking chic as she heads over to the BBC Radio 1 studios in a beige coat, a buttoned-up denim shirt, a leather skirt, black tights, and Vivienne Westwood three-strap sandals in London, United Kingdom, on September 20, 2013

Fearne Cotton lets her Vivienne Westwood three-strap sandals take focus, the buckled silhouette adding structure and edge to an otherwise understated daytime look

September 23: Black Ankle Boots & Casual Knit Layers

On September 23, Fearne showed up for work in a casually cool ensemble: a pink cable-knit sweater, frayed denim shorts, a plaid shirt tied around her waist, black tights, and black ankle boots.

Her eyes were hidden behind a pair of on-trend circular spectacles, and her slightly tousled blond hair hung loosely on her shoulders.

Fearne Cotton looking effortlessly cool in a pale pink sweater, frayed denim shorts, and black boots as she heads over to the BBC Radio 1 studios in London, United Kingdom, on September 23, 2013

Fearne Cotton keeps her BBC Radio 1 street style grounded with worn-in black ankle boots

Fearne loves throwing on a pair of boots to finish off a stylish yet edgy look, and we have seen her in a wide selection of ankle boots.

September 24: Silver Platform Sandals Worn with Socks

On September 24, the British superstar caused quite a stir in clashing prints and metallic platform sandals that seemed to have come from the future.

Fearne Cotton looked fabulous wearing a red and black tartan coat outside the BBC Radio 1 studios in London, United Kingdom, on September 24, 2013 (Credit: Rocky / WENN)

She wore a red-and-black coat with a tartan print from her own Very collection, a black-and-white sweater with a checkerboard print, rolled-up jeans, charcoal socks, and silver platform sandals.

Fearne Cotton effortlessly styles a cozy tartan coat with cuffed boyfriend jeans, metallic platform sandals, and socks for a chic autumn look

Fearne incorporated many of the season’s trends into her ensemble while breaking a few style rules. This proves that she can basically get away with everything because she is far too cool, and she is way ahead of the game.

Fearne Cotton grounds her BBC Radio 1 street style with silver platform sandals worn over black socks, using bold footwear to turn an everyday commute into a deliberate fashion statement

If you feel like deviating from the style rulebook a la Fearne Cotton, pick out a fabulous pair of socks.

September 25: Leopard-Print Heels & Playful Blue Socks

On September 25, Fearne was spotted outside the BBC Radio 1 studios in a gray coat over a monochromatic printed top and dark skinny jeans. She added a splash of color and funk to her outfit with blue socks and leopard-print heels that look like the ones she wore at the launch of her spring/summer 2014 collection for Very.co.uk.

Fearne Cotton looking cheery in a gray ensemble and leopard-print heels with blue socks in London, United Kingdom, on September 25, 2013

Fearne Cotton adds playful contrast to her BBC Radio 1 look by pairing leopard-print pumps with cobalt blue socks, turning a classic heel into a statement styling moment

Don’t you wish you could raid Fearne Cotton’s closet and shoe collection to try to pull off at least one of her funky ensembles? Nobody can be quite as cool as Fearne, but we can sure try.

More Fearne Cotton Shoe & Style Moments

From off-duty street style to festival-ready looks and polished workwear, Fearne Cotton’s fashion choices consistently show how footwear anchors her outfits.

For readers looking to explore more of her most memorable shoe moments across different settings and seasons, the curated articles below offer a deeper look at how she balances comfort, personality, and statement shoes.