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Queen Letizia Of Spain Loves Espadrilles Even More Than The Duchess Of Cambridge

31 July 2020

In 2015, when Altuzarra sent a sun-warmed, Spanish-inspired collection down the runway, the models, appropriately, wore espadrilles. But it was Yves Saint Laurent who first put a catwalk spin on the utility shoe when he unveiled wedge espadrilles in the early 1970s. Ever since, the rope-soled shoe has been a feature in mainstream summer wardrobes. Including those of high-profile fans like Queen Letizia of Spain.

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Created to be functional and easy to wear, the classic espadrille hails from her native Spain, a unisex shoe that dates back to the 13th century. While Letizia has long been a fan of the footwear, she’s barely taken them off this summer, completing many ensembles with a pair from her extensive collection of espadrilles. From her navy Calzados Picon shoes to her Mint & Rose Sardinia espadrilles, the royal has rarely been seen in public without them in recent months.

The Duchess Of Cambridge wearing Castañer Carina canvas espadrilles.

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Just like the Duchess of Cambridge, who loves her Castañer Carina canvas espadrilles, Queen Letizia turns to hers time and time again in warmer months. Here, we take a closer look at all the times the Queen has worn her favourite daytime shoe this summer.

Carlos R. Alvarez
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June, 2020
While in Tenerife, she wore a pale green Zara dress and Macarena Alba50 espadrilles.
Clara Margais
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June, 2020
Visiting Palma de Mallorca in Spain, the royal opted for a Maje Rayema green dress (from 2019) and Mint & Rose Sardinia espadrille wedges.
Carlos R. Alvarez
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July, 2020
Visiting a fishing port in a floral Uterqüe jumpsuit paired with navy Calzados Picon espadrilles.
Carlos Alvarez
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July, 2020
Visiting the Fine Arts Museum in Bilbao, dressed in a Zara floral printed dress (from 2017) and Macarena Alba6 suede espadrilles.

Xavi Torrent
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July, 2020
In Tarragona, wearing a pale blue Pedro del Hierro dress with Macarena Alba50 espadrilles.
Carlos R. Alvarez
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July, 2020
Pairing a Hugo by Hugo Boss Kalocca floral print shirt dress with Uterqüe leather espadrilles is classic Letizia.
Samuel de Roman
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July, 2020
Visiting Santo Domingo de la Calzada, wearing an Uterqüe jacket (from 2015), tailored trousers and Castañer Carina 80 espadrilles.
Carlos Alvarez
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July, 2020
In Jaca in Spain, the royal wore a Massimo Dutti puff sleeve top, Emporio Armani trousers, Hugo Boss belt and Castañer Black Carina 80 wedge espadrilles.