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French first lady Brigitte Macron joined her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, yesterday at the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Bormes-les-Mimosas in the south of France.
For the momentous occasion, Brigitte gave a summery twist on business-casual style in a pale blue and red-striped blazer layered over off-white skinny jeans. She included a protective face mask with the outfit in addition to a standout green handbag.
When it came to footwear, Brigitte continued the warm-weather appeal of her ensemble with her choice of Castañer lace-up wedges. The jute-soled shoes originally hit shelves back in the 1970s and are handmade in Spain; the design features a smooth suede toe set atop a wedge heel measuring about 3.1 inches. The shoes are available for just $135 on the Net-a-Porter website, turning them into one of the French figure’s more affordable footwear picks.
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The Castanñer wedge is a favorite footwear silhouette for another notable name as well: Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge prefers the sandals for summer style, most recently pairing them to a $2,255 blue and pink floral frock from one of her favorite designers, Emilia Wickstead, during a visit to Barry Island in South Wales, U.K., at the beginning of the month.
As for the French first lady, she oftentimes favors Louis Vuitton when it comes to clothing, shoes and accessories. With footwear, specifically, she leans toward pointed-toe pumps with a stiletto or block heel usually around 4 inches high. Louis Vuitton’s Eyeline is one of her favorites and she also frequents the graphic-print Matchmake pump. The ex-teacher fully embraces the style ethos of her native France, opting for layered looks and cleanly tailored pieces that fall in line with the nation’s fashion aesthetic: elegant and understated, with just the right amount of je ne sais quoi.
Channel the effortlessly-chic style of Brigitte Macron’s shoes with these similar wedges.
To Buy: Soludos Wedge Lace-Up Espadrille, $95.
To Buy: Alohas Clara by Day Platform Wedge Espadrille, $98 (was $130).
To Buy: Saks Fifth Avenue Polina Espadrille Wedge, $45-$60 (was $70).
Flip through the gallery to see even more of Brigitte Macron’s stylish footwear moments over the years.
