In September 2018, Meghan Markle attended her first solo royal engagement without Prince Harry at the Royal Academy “Oceania” Exhibition opening in London.

If she was nervous, she calmed her nerves the best way possible: by wearing her favorite go-to shoes, the Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ cutout-side bow-back pumps.

There’s nothing quite like a trusty pair of shoes to help you feel like you’re in your comfort zone.

The Duchess of Sussex used her Aquazzura pumps to accentuate an elegant, black Givenchy midi dress with velvet chest paneling and velvet-cuffed sheer plissé sleeves.

We love her addition of a velvet belt to the dress. You can compare it with the belt-less and shorter-hemmed version of the same Givenchy dress, which retails for $3,300 at Nordstrom and Farfetch.

We’ve already written extensively about the Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ pumps that we’ve also spotted on Kate Middleton.

Innovative Elegance: Aquazzura’s Polka-Dot Update
The superlative Deneuve pumps were updated in an elegant polka-dot print for Aquazzura’s Pre-Fall 2019 Collection.
Crafted in Italy, this chic pointed-toe pair features side cutouts and knots at the heel counter, while the high 105mm super-slim stiletto heel adds feminine flair.


