Lily James Wore the Flat-Shoe Trend Kate Middleton and Anna Wintour Also Love

Not to toot my own horn, but I definitely have a knack for identifying common themes among celebrity outfits. For instance, Jennifer Lopez recently wore a baggy white pantsuit that reminded me of a strikingly similar Meghan Markle outfit. I also wrote a story on the Y2K bag that Bella Hadid and Madison Beer both own. For all of you skeptics out there, no, it's not about comparing women to each other—it's about tracing the evolution of a trend from runways to celebrities to retailers and beyond.
Now, I spotted another recurrent item: flat espadrilles. Both Kate Middleton and Anna Wintour have worn the shoe trend, and now Lily James is hopping on board. Photographed in London, she wore an army green outfit with flat espadrilles that are available at a wide range of prices, from $25 H&M ones to $775 Prada versions. Scroll down to see her outfit and shop the best flat espadrilles for women.
On Lily James: Versace La Medusa Small Handbag ($2125)
On Kate Middleton: Tory Burch dress; Ray-Ban sunglasses
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Next: Emily Ratajkowski Wore the Perfect '90s Trend If You're Not About That Miniskirt Life
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Erin got her start as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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