Kate Middleton slipped back into a tried and true pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps for the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday in London.
The royal arrived at the event with her husband, Prince William, marking their first red carpet appearance together in two years, in a stunning fitted gown and high heels that adhered to the black tie dress code.
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The Princess of Wales stepped out in a head-to-toe emerald green ensemble, down to her heels. She opted for the Manolo Blahnik’s BB point toe velvet pumps in a deep green hue. The court shoes, which retail for $1,115, feature a stiletto high heel measuring 105 mm.
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The shoes were made from suede, cow leather on the soles, and kid leather lining. Blahik first designed the BB pump in 2008, which is named after Brigitte Bardot. The heels have since become a wardrobe staple and a signature pump for the brand. Middleton has been spotted wearing the style on various occasions, reaching for the dark green styles over the years.
She matched the heels to her Talbot Runhof velvet gown that was also made in a rich emerald green hue. The floor-length dress featured a short sleeve, off-the-shoulder design with a V-neckline and featured a form-fitting silhouette. She accessorized with Greville diamond chandelier earrings, Queen Mary’s diamond dar choker bracelet, and a square, crystal-embellished Jenny Packham Casa silver clutch.
Middleton’s footwear style has been chronicled over the years since she became a member of the royal family. She has remained loyal to specific brands, with Gianvito Rossi, Russell & Bromley and Ralph Lauren being among her go-to shoe designers.