Meghan Markle made an elegant entrance with Prince Harry to the Invictus Games‘ 2023 closing ceremony — with sharp shoes to match.
On Saturday, Markle stepped out with her husband to the Games in Duesseldorf, Germany, wearing a sharp pair of Aquazzura pumps. Her Purist 105 style, which has since gone out of stock online, featured smooth nude leather uppers with sharply triangular toes. The pointed set was complete with 4.13-inch stiletto heels for a sleek, formal finish.
Markle’s footwear served as a sharp base for her outfit for the occasion: a blue-green Cult Gaia dress. Her tailored strapless style — the Los Angeles-based brand’s $798 Raylene dress — featured matte fabric patterned in an array of detailed floral shapes, creating a lacy effect that was both romantic and nonchalant.
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The royal opted to accent the intricate piece with a simple pair of huggie earrings for a subtle dash of sparkle; her $695 Semi pair, hailing from jewelry brand Kimai, featured a recycled gold base set with gleaming lab-grown diamonds for a sustainably glamorous finish.
Pumps like Markle’s are favored for their sharp silhouette and sleek air, often utilized to dress up outfits ranging from casual to formal; in fact, the silhouette is one of the star’s go-to shapes for an array of occasions. Pairs in a variety of heights often feature pointed toes with thin or angled heels for a streamlined effect, crafted from leather and suede in a wide array of colors, patterns and finishes. This season, new styles have been seen in a variety of aesthetics from labels including Marc Fisher, Ulla Johnson and Vince Camuto, among others.
As previously stated, one of Markle’s go-to shoe styles is pointed-toe pumps, which she wears in neutral and tonal hues from Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Aquazzura and more top labels. When off-duty, her streamlined, versatile style also incorporates Valentino flats, Nike sneakers and Hunter boots.
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Aaron Royce is the Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on trending news, celebrity style, collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Aaron wrote and interned for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.
