Kate Middleton Joins the White-hot Shoe Trend at Trooping the Colour Parade in London
It was only a matter of time before Kate Middleton joined in on the white-hot shoe trend. The Princess of Wales attended the Trooping the Colour celebrations in London on Saturday wearing a classic pair of pointed-toe stilettos, created in a crisp white leather that perfectly accented her powder-blue ensemble.
True to form, while staying within the ongoing white footwear trend, the royal still kept her shoe choice traditional, returning once again her go-to luxury footwear designer, Gianvito Rossi. She opted for the Italian brand’s reliable Gianvito 105 design, which she turns to often for public appearances.
The Gianvito 105 is a signature style for the brand. The silhouette of the handmade Italian shoe is defined by a sleek 105mm stiletto heel and a statement pointy toe, with a flattering low-cut vamp that helps show off the entire foot. Middleton opted for the style in white napa leather, but they are also made in white satin. They both retail for $850.
She owns the shoe style in a wide variety of colors, shades and materials, but doesn’t often wear the white pair. She reportedly debuted the shoes in white during a visit to Jamaica in 2022 but hasn’t worn them much since.
For her appearance on Saturday, she paired the heels with a Catherine Walker Lafayette Coatdress in a pale blue shade with white accents that matched the shoes. She accessorized with a Philip Treacy Oc 315 in light blue, and Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Stud earrings.
The coat dress was viewed as an ode to her late mother-in-law. Princess Diana and her son, Prince William, wore similar ensembles at the Easter Service in 1987. The then-princess wore a pale blue coat designed by Catherine Walker, who made a similar one for Prince William.
Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including more than 400 musicians from the Massed Bands.
