I've found the next cult Instagram shoe and you're going to want it bad

This fashion editor is VERY excited about them

This fashion editor is VERY excited about them

I love all kinds of shoes, I probably have at least 50 pairs in my wardrobe, so it takes a lot for me to be really blown away by a pair. So when I found these beauties, I just had to share them.

First off, they're by the brand that single-handedly put basket bags back on the map: Cult Gaia (you'll have seen the Ark Bamboo bag all over your Instagram). So the fact designer Jasmin Larian is branching out into shoes with Net-A-Porter is pretty exciting news in itself.

And needless to say, the result is pure #shoefie gold. There are raffia flats in neutral tones of sand and black, as well as suede sandals with a bamboo heel to match the bag offering.

But the real showstopper for me is the Alia leather mule, which comes in gold, white and tan, featuring a delicate cut-out leather pattern and a round orb that is more objet d'art than heel.

Shop now: CULT GAIA Alia leather mules for £295 from Net-A-Porter

For summer, I'll be wearing mine with an oversized linen suit or a vintage-style floral dress.

You're more than welcome.

Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.