Espadrilles with wedge heels They will be the protagonists of the look of the Spring/Summer season. To find out how to wear them, check out the royal outfits of two of the best-dressed royals, Letizia Ortiz and Kate Middleton, and our selection of shoes.
Espadrilles are a tribute to Spain
A fresh and refined style that represents the casual chic outfit par excellence if we think of the warmer season: we are talking about the combination of a midi dress (preferably with a floral print) and wedge espadrilles.
Even before becoming Queen of Spain, Letizia Ortiz always been a fan of these shoes, and probably thanks to her they are no longer just the prerogative of a carefree holiday look. Of course, the revolution began on the catwalk when Yves Saint Laurent first showed them in the 1970s, thanks to the fruitful collaboration between the famous French designer and Castaner. And indeed, it is this Spanish brand that has earned a place in the royal heart: neutral colors for the lighter outfits, made up of printed flowers in silk chiffon and linen, black and ton sur ton natural soles for more formal occasions (perhaps combined with trousers, also black).
Each look with espadrilles it is a tribute to Spain and a valuable style lesson on how to wear them.
Espadrilles with a small wedge also for Leonor and Sofía from Spain. The two young women follow in the footsteps of her mother Letizia Ortiz in terms of style: last summer, in fact, they wore traditional shoes with natural sole and long cords tied to the ankles.
For Kate Middleton, a passe-partout of casual summer looks
Spanish royalty is not the only one who adores The espadrilles: Kate Middleton has added a small collection of wedges to her summer wardrobe, all in whiskey-colored suede.
While Letizia Ortiz prefers models with ankle straps and very long laces that go up the calves, Kate stays in the comfort zone and allows herself a single crossing, which ends with an elegant bow. More rigorous, as the British tradition dictates.
Article originally published in Vogue Italia, vogue.it. Adapted by Amira Saim