Celebrity Style
This Meghan Markle-Approved Label Just Dropped The Season’s Must-Have Shoe
And they’re eco-friendly, too.
Since Princess Diana became a style icon in the ’80s, the public’s obsession with the royal family has also extended to their wardrobe choices. A generation later, plebeians are as fixated as ever on the late royal, as well as her chic daughters-in-law, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.
Though nearly all of the Duchesses’ outings are mini masterclasses in timeless elegance, a few truly stand out — including the first time the Duchess of Sussex ditched her heels for flats in 2018 and helped transform then-unknown brand Rothy’s into a cult-followed fave also beloved by stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Roberts. And on Thursday, the brand known for its bow-clad ballet flats and preppy Mary Janes gave fashionistas another release to get excited about. Meet: the Almond Slingback.
A New It Shoe Is Here
After appearing on Miu Miu, Versace, and Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter 2023 runways, style icons like Zendaya, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber quickly embraced the classic slingback.
Buoyed by one of fashion’s biggest shoe trends, plus Markle’s approval, Rothy’s new Almond Slingback has all the trappings of a new It Shoe. Like its predecessors, the round-toe style is also crafted from the brand’s signature rPET (recycled plastic) thread, meaning the knit is spun from single-use plastic bottles. For extra, blister-free comfort, it also features an anti-silicone support inside the heel strap.
The shoe, $139, comes in sophisticated neutrals like cream, black, and a cookies-and-cream cap toe, as well as bright colorways like hibiscus pink and red.
The Royal Connection
The brand first made a splash in October 2018, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex toured Australia and fans noticed that Markle, who had been wearing sleek black pumps with a black dress, switched out her shoes to pointy flats. It appeared to be the first time she wore the style for a royal outing, and the switch-up was made all the more special when fans figured out the shoe’s eco-friendly component.
Get your hands on a pair before they sell out.
