Amal Clooney Arrived at the Airport in the One Shoe Trend I Would Never Wear Through Security

There's no disputing it: Amal Clooney is a woman of many talents. But choosing an airport-appropriate shoe might not be one of them. As a bona fide member of the jet set crowd, Clooney is often sighted at the world's most glamorous travel destinations from Lake Como to Cannes, making her tarmac-ready outfits a perennial presence on our travel outfit mood boards.

As we enter peak travelling season—theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK office is alight with discussions about our mini breaks to beachy locales abroad, trips to the coast and every fashion editor holiday recommendation imaginable—we felt it was a fitting time to revisit some of her most iconic long flight looks.

There is, of course, the Sienna Miller in Anatomy of a Scandal-coded Max Mara coat she wore while at LAX or the boho Chloé and controversial netted shoe look she wore in Saint Tropez. Yet, the one that piqued our interest the most was a far from practical look she donned at the Venice Marco Polo Airport while arriving at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

Stepping out in an elegant draped jumpsuit, the lawyer and social activist paired her look with oversized sunglasses and metallic-gold wedges. Beautiful as they might be, when I saw Clooney's shoe choice, my mind immediately went to the faff at the security queue that wearing a wedge is certain to cause.

Not only would she need to go barefoot to put the shoes through the scanners, but her pair also included a buckle detail that she'd have to kneel to un-do which would hold her up on both sides of the checkpoint. Oh, and did we mention she'd have to stride barefoot across the airport floor? (Naomi Campbell in her hazmat suit could never!) To me, these pretty gold shoes just scream inconvenient.

Appropriate for the airport? No. Incredibly chic? Yes, and I can think of many an occasion where Clooney's wedges would be just the ticket—a garden party, an evening out, the finishing touch on your wedding guest dress —but not one of them involves having to pass through a security screening.

I know what you’re thinking—she probably doesn’t even go through standard security. Having never flown on a private jet myself, I’m not 100% on the process, but I assume Clooney slipped into something a little more comfortable once she boarded the plane. Still, I applaud her commitment to a look, even if it might be a very impractical one for the rest of us.

In honour of her chic ensemble, I’ve chosen some wedge heels to wear anywhere but the airport. If you're looking for more accessible style inspiration, you can always refer to the chic 90s airport style of yore. Or, keep scrolling below for the shoes this fashion editor deems much more sensible for a plane journey.

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