Sophie Turner paired a glossy black Khaite leather jacket and matching mini skirt with the brand’s Colt wedge mules at the BAFTA special screening of Steal in London on January 12, 2026. The Italian-made leather shoes featured elongated snip toes, gold stitching across the vamps, and sculptural 3-inch wedge heels, adding an unusual finishing detail to her otherwise streamlined outfit.
The look contrasts with Turner’s more casual approach to backless shoes. During a Los Angeles lunch outing in February 2022, she wore flat black Vagabond Katlin mules with an apple-green knit dress. Although both pairs share an open-back design, their different heel heights and toe shapes show how the mule silhouette works with everything from everyday knitwear to structured evening outfits.
Sophie Turner pairs Khaite’s glossy black Samuel leather jacket and Jett mini skirt with sculptural Colt wedge mules at the Steal BAFTA screening in London on January 12, 2026 (Credit: Jordan Petitt / PA Images / INSTARimages)
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A Closer Look at Sophie Turner’s Khaite Colt Wedge Mules
Sophie slipped into the “Colt” wedge mules by Khaite, made in Italy from soft glazed calf leather. From the front, the snip-toe silhouette gave the shoes a sharp, modern look. The open back, by contrast, softened that structure and gave them a more relaxed look.
These mules featured Khaite’s signature gold stitching across the high, seamless vamp, adding detail to the otherwise plain black leather. They sat on 3-inch wedge heels. I love how they add height without the narrow heel of a stiletto, keeping the design polished and wearable.
The Colt’s distinctive shape extends beyond wedge mules. In August 2026, Sarah Pidgeon wore Khaite Colt loafers with a gray Astor mini dress for an NPR appearance. Her low-heeled loafers shared the wedge version’s snipped toe, high vamp, and gold stitching, showing how Khaite applies the same design details across silhouettes.
While pointed pumps would have given a more classic finish, the wedge mules made Sophie’s outfit more interesting and slightly unexpected. She took a more traditional approach at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, where black Jimmy Choo Anouk stiletto pumps grounded her metallic Louis Vuitton outfit.
For the brand’s latest designs, explore Khaite’s current shoe collection, which includes its evolving selection of heels, mules, boots, and flats.

How Sophie Turner Styled Khaite’s Samuel Leather Jacket and Jett Mini Skirt
Sophie paired the shoes with a black leather Khaite set that put her long legs on full display. She wore the close-fitting “Samuel” jacket made from glossy lambskin leather with a smooth, shiny finish. I liked how she wore it fully closed, with silver-tone trompe l’oeil buttons down the front and concealed internal snaps that kept the silhouette neat and secure. Matching button details at the cuffs added a clean finishing touch!
The jacket also featured strategic seams and darting that shaped it through her waist, while slightly padded shoulders added structure. It was lined in cupro twill, with a hem that stopped at the thighs and sat neatly over the mini skirt.
At first glance, the oversized jacket created a “no-pants” illusion, but Sophie was actually wearing the Khaite “Jett” mini skirt underneath. Made from glossy Italian lambskin leather and lined in silk, it has a smooth, fluid look. Its minimal cut let her long legs take center stage, while the more structured jacket balanced the look.
The combination also explains why the wedge mules worked with the outfit. Their black leather uppers continued the monochromatic palette, while the sculptural heels introduced a different shape beneath the jacket’s straight lines.

Sophie Turner’s Ananya Ear Cuffs, Sleek Hair, and Steal Screening Look
Styled by Emma Jade Morrison, Sophie kept accessories minimal, letting the sharpness of her leather outfit take center stage. She wore two carved ear cuffs from Ananya on one ear, adding shine without distracting from the jacket and skirt. The understated jewelry complemented the ensemble’s clean lines.
Turner pulled her hair into a slick, side-parted chignon, with a few loose strands softening one side of her face. The sleek style echoed the sharp lines of her black leather jacket, keeping the look cohesive from head to toe. Her makeup featured soft, smoky eyes and glossy nude lips.
The minimalist styling matched her other appearances promoting Steal. During the January 2026 press tour, Turner wore Black Suede Studio Shania peep-toe mules with a shimmering Self-Portrait ensemble. Those backless shoes featured slim stiletto heels rather than wedges, offering another interpretation of the mule silhouette.
While Sophie’s wedge mules gave her a bit of a lift, they were no match for the sheer scale of her Steal co-star, Archie Madekwe. Sophie stands at 5ft 8¾ (174.6 cm) and wears a US shoe size 9, while Madekwe’s 6ft 5½ (196.9 cm) frame made even her elevated footwear look modest by comparison.
The duo, who play best friends Zara and Luke in the Prime Video thriller, shared a lighthearted moment on the carpet that highlighted their nearly 9-inch height difference.

Sophie Turner’s Flat Vagabond Katlin Mules and Green Knit Dress in 2022
Four years before wearing Khaite’s sculptural wedge mules in London, Sophie Turner wore a more casual take on backless footwear during a lunch outing in Los Angeles.
On February 16, 2022, she stepped out with then-husband Joe Jonas at All Time in Los Feliz, wearing an apple-green ribbed knit dress with black Vagabond Shoemakers Katlin mules.
The understated slip-on shoes balanced the dress’s fitted silhouette, while the couple’s coordinating green knitwear gave the casual outing a matching look.
The Finders Keepers Sadie knit dress featured a button-front design, short sleeves, and a polo-style neckline. Turner paired it with black leather mules, opting for a simple, backless shoe instead of sneakers or heels. The contrast between the bright green knit and dark footwear kept the outfit visually balanced.

How Sophie Turner Styled Her Black Vagabond Katlin Mules
For this daytime outfit, she chose black Vagabond Katlin mules with closed, rounded toes, low-profile soles, and open backs. Their simple shape worked with the short knit dress without introducing another color or decorative detail.
Unlike the Khaite Colt wedges, which added height and a sharper snip-toe silhouette to her 2026 leather ensemble, the Vagabond Katlin mules kept her feet closer to the ground.
The difference illustrates the versatility of backless footwear. As explained in our guide to slip-on shoes and mule styles, mules can feature anything from flat soles and rounded toes to elevated heels and more structured uppers, making them suitable for different outfits and occasions.
Turner completed the outfit with Thierry Lasry Victimy sunglasses, geometric gold Monica Vinader earrings, and a gold-plated Maria Black “MOM” ring. The chunky rectangular sunglasses added structure to the soft knit dress, while the minimalist mules kept the emphasis on clean lines rather than decorative footwear.

Joe’s oversized cardigan combined shades of green, pink, and blue with brown trousers and white sneakers. Although their outfits weren’t identical, the shared green palette linked his patterned knitwear to Turner’s solid-colored dress.
Her black mules provided a quieter contrast, demonstrating how a simple slip-on shoe can balance a colorful outfit without drawing attention away from the clothing.
Turner had previously experimented with a different minimalist shoe silhouette during an April 2021 lunch outing in West Hollywood. She wore lime-green Paloma Wool Ringo sandals with square toes and approximately 2-inch kitten heels, pairing them with relaxed denim and a white tank top. Unlike the closed-toe Vagabond mules, the strappy sandals added color while keeping the heel relatively low.

The outing also attracted attention because of speculation that Turner was expecting her second child. She subsequently discussed her pregnancy in a May 2022 interview with Elle, and she and Jonas welcomed their second daughter later that year.
Beyond the headlines, the outfit illustrates a straightforward styling choice: black backless mules can give a fitted knit minidress a polished finish without the height or formality of stilettos.
Flat Mules vs. Wedge Mules: What Sophie Turner’s Two Looks Reveal
From the flat black Vagabond Katlin mules she wore with a green knit minidress in Los Angeles in February 2022 to the sculptural Khaite Colt wedges she chose for the January 2026 Steal screening in London, Sophie Turner has shown how backless footwear can work in very different settings.
The Vagabond pair offered a relaxed daytime finish, while the Khaite wedges used snip toes, gold stitching, and 3-inch wedge heels to add structure to an all-black leather ensemble.
Both looks demonstrate that the mule’s appeal extends beyond a single trend. Changing the heel height, toe shape, and materials can take the same basic backless silhouette from casual daytime dressing to a more formal appearance.
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