The Next-Gen Spanish Royals Are Wearing This Flat Shoe Trend on Repeat
If you've been searching for an elegant summer shoe that's fit for a queen but casual enough for a commoner, well, you've come to the right place. The über-stylish Queen Letizia of Spain was spotted with her daughters, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía, who were wearing easy, breezy summer neutrals and our go-to shoe of the season: the espadrille.
Originally designed for and worn by Spanish and French peasants, espadrilles typically feature a canvas or cotton upper with a flexible sole made of esparto rope. Today, the shoe is available in various styles and heights, including flats, wedges, and sandals.
If you haven't yet dipped your toes into the espadrille trend this summer, well, better late than never! Keep scrolling to shop stylish and comfortable espadrilles to carry you through the rest of the season.
On Princess Lenor: Roberto Verino blouse; Mango jeans; Macarena shoes
On Princess Sofía: Ba&sh blouse and pants; Macarena shoes
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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
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