The gladiator sandal

According to the fashion cognoscenti, the fancy shoe is the new 'it' bag, which is good news for the bank balance, not to mention the arm muscles.

So, say goodbye to the Hermes waiting list and hello to the Balenciaga-inspired gladiator sandal Leather platform shoe, £25, Marks & Spencer www.marksandspencer.com

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• New romantica
• Tempting tea dresses