Kate Middleton’s new love? A pair of Mary Janes by Alessandra Rich, with which she “gave away” the It-girls’ favorite shoes
Last summer, when she was still the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton wore a considerable number of white decorations, as shown, for example, in her appearance at the Wimbledon Championships and in images related to the royal tour in the Caribbean. But these versatile shoes aren’t the only stylistic pass-partouts in the Princess of Wales’ wardrobe.
two-tone passion
Lately, it seems the Queen has fallen in love with a pair of elegant white Mary Janes by Alessandra Rich with a black toe, mid-height heel and double straps (at the instep and heel, after The detailing makes them something between a classic Mary Jane and a pair of slingbacks). The last time we saw him was on June 19 at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle to mark the annual Order of the Garter ceremony, an event he attended with the Prince’s wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Edward, youngest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II. For the occasion, Kate paired her two-tone boots with a white dress with black polka dots by the same British designer and a matching hat by renowned Irish milliner Philip Treacy.
Style “Bon Chic Bon Style”
Last May, Kate Middleton wore a 1940s-inspired green hue by British designer Susanna London during a visit to London’s Anna Freud Center (a facility dedicated to the scientific research and treatment of psychological disorders and child psychiatry) during Mental Health Awareness Week. Paired Mary Janes with a dress. , Previously, she wore them to attend a tennis match and a memorial service for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
For some time now, the Princess of Wales has been obsessed with Alessandra Rich’s vintage-inspired “bon chic bon style” dresses, which she’s worn to several public events, and now it seems the designer’s retro shoes have taken a pride of place, too. have gained. place in his wardrobe.
eyeing trends
Mary Janes were among the top shoes last year and many stars, from Kendall Jenner to Zoe Kravitz to Michelle Williams, have been photographed in this type of shoe. Cool girls even wear them with jeans and ankle socks, an approach that Kate is unlikely to adopt. But the princess, who has been making subtle changes to her wardrobe as ‘queen in waiting’, has managed to find a way to buck the trends, while still maintaining an impeccable royal style.
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This article was originally published on British Vogue.