Charlotte Olympia: Designer of the Year and Her Most Iconic Shoes

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Footwear News couldn’t have put it any better: Charlotte Olympia Dellal is “a girl who could steal our sole” (as if she hasn’t already).

And making her the recipient of their Designer of the Year award couldn’t be any more fitting. Look at the many Charlotte Olympia shoes we featured just this year, and you’ll completely agree it’s a well-deserved award.

Charlotte Olympia was named Designer of the Year award thanks to shoes like theseCharlotte Olympia was named Designer of the Year award thanks to shoes like these

The 26th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards is an invitation-only event often called the “Oscars of the footwear industry.”

FN awarded Charlotte for having “translated her glamorous style and quirky sense of humor into a much-sought-after footwear collection that pushes the design envelope.”

If it were us, we’d give her the award for designing the shoes that our 12-year-old selves drew on paper and dreamed of wearing once we grew up. Her celebrity fans include Sofia Vergara, Lily Collins, and Taylor Swift.

In 2012, Charlotte Olympia Dellal won the Designer of the Year Award at the 26th Annual Footwear News Achievement AwardsIn 2012, Charlotte Olympia Dellal won the Designer of the Year Award at the 26th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards (Credit: INSTARimages)

If you have any doubts about Charlotte Olympia Dellal’s well-deserved win, let these 5 Charlotte Olympia shoes put them to rest.

Here are the standout styles we’ve featured before, which are still available for purchase and remain our favorites.

1. “Love Me” Platform Pumps: Bridal Elegance

These pumps have captured our hearts. Charlotte Olympia Dellal designed them as bridal shoes for her “Runaway Bride” collection.

Charlotte Olympia "Love Me" Platform Pumps in RedCharlotte Olympia “Love Me” Platform Pumps in Red, $1,450

Charlotte Olympia "Love Me" Platform Pumps in BlushCharlotte Olympia “Love Me” Platform Pumps in Blush, $1,450

2. “Luna” Pumps: Celestial Charm

We went over the moon for these pumps!

Charlotte Olympia "Luna" Moon Face PumpsCharlotte Olympia “Luna” Moon Face Pumps, $895

3. “Flora” Ankle-Strap Pumps: Floral Fantasy

For times when you’re feeling floral, nothing can be more perfect than the “Flora” ankle-strap pumps.

Charlotte Olympia "Flora" Ankle-Strap PumpsCharlotte Olympia “Flora” Ankle-Strap Pumps, $1,275

4. “Dolly” Pumps: Feathered Fun

Many designers have attempted the feathered look, but none can match the playful, rainbow-colored charm of these “Dolly” pumps.

Charlotte Olympia "Dolly" Feathered PumpsCharlotte Olympia “Dolly” Feathered Pumps, $1,495

5. “Anastasia” Sandals: Russian Elegance

Russian nesting dolls on swirly sandals? Why not?

Charlotte Olympia "Anastasia" Matryoshka Suede SandalsCharlotte Olympia “Anastasia” Matryoshka Suede Sandals, $1,565