Besides a few notable brands like Jenny Packham, Emmy London and Alexander McQueen, the Princess of Wales is synonymous with the shoe styles of Gianvito Rossi. The Italian luxury footwear and accessory maker has been Kate’s go-to for sensible and stylish suede shoes as far back as nearly a decade ago.
The son of famed Italian shoe designer Sergio Rossi, Gianvito Rossi made his flashy footwear debut in 2006 at Milan Fashion Week; the designer created industry buzz with his sculptural and sophisticated statement shoes. Devoted to minimalist designs with clean and streamlined shapes and silhouettes, Rossi remains famous for his soft suede shoes, neutral heels and plush pumps.
In late October 2015, the princess first debuted her first ever pair of Gianvito Rossi 105 heels in royale burgundy suede; Kate paired the $675 pumps with a lacy deep purple sheath by Dolce and Gabbana to welcome the President of China to Lancaster House.
So besotted with the new suede shoes, a month later in November 2015, Kate added another pair of Rossi pumps to her Windsor wardrobe. The princess donned 105 mm stiletto heels in black and stepped out in her second pair of the signature Rossi heels for a Fostering Network awards ceremony wearing a blue ‘Martine’ dress from Saloni.
Since the fall of 2015, Kate has consistently added new Rossi pumps, boots and slingback styles to her footwear favorites. The princess covets the elegant simplicity and timelessness of Rossi shoes. Drawn to the sleek craftsmanship and sophisticated femininity of the designer heels, Kate is destined to procure more pointed pumps and block heel boots from the shoemaker for her ever expanding clothing catalog.
The princess owns 19 heels and pumps from the brand as well as 3 pairs of boots (22 total pairs). She has 11 pairs of the Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps, 6 pairs of the 85 pumps, 1 pair of ankle strap heeled sandals as well as 1 pair of crossover strap sandals. She also owns 3 custom pairs of the Italian made Gianvito Rossi Glen 100% suede boots featuring a sturdy 85mm (3.3 inch) heel.
Here is Kate Middleton’s Complete Gianvito Rossi Shoe Collection:
Buff Heels
Kate wears beige Rossi pumps with pastel summer ensembles, camel coats and structured day dresses. The princess owns a plethora of pumps in fawn, beige and brown suede from the luxury cobbler.
Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps in Praline Suede (far left) — smooth putty pumps with a sleek pointed toe and slim stiletto heel//Debuted May 2016//Worn on over 25 occasions
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Bisque Suede (second from left)– sandy heels with a smooth suede upper and leather sole and 4.1 inch heel//Debuted March 2022//Worn on 7 occasions
Gianvito Rossi 85 Praline Suede Pumps (center) — a soft taupe heel with an elegant pointed toe silhouette and covered 3.25 inch heel//Debuted July 2017//Worn on 5 occasions
Gianvito Rossi 85 Pumps in Texas Brown Suede (second from right) — a rich brown heel with 3.25 inch stiletto featuring a thick outer sole and logo at back//Debuted March 2021//Worn on 3 occasions
Gianvito Rossi Ribbon Sling 85 Pumps in Nude Suede (far right) — handmade in Italy in soft beige these 3.3 inch slip-on slingbacks are adorned with the brand’s signature ribbon buckle in gold//Debuted July 2023//Worn on 1 occasion
Blue and Green Heels
Kate wears teal, navy and army green Rossi pumps with military coats, cigarette trousers and wool longline coats.
Gianvito Ross Pumps in Teal Suede — Bespoke pumps ($775) in a Persian teal blue with a 4.1 inch heel//Debuted March 2023//Worn on 2 occasions
Gianvito Rossi 85 Suede Pumps in Midnight Blue — Deep denim blue pumps with a 3.5 inch covered heel//Debuted November 2021//Worn on 2 occasions
Gianvito Rossi 85 Pumps in Dark Olive Suede — Dark fern green pumps with a 3.5 inch heel//Debuted December 2018//Worn 5 times
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Navy Suede — Classic navy blue pumps with a slender stiletto heel crafted with leather lining//Debuted June 2022//Worn 11 times
Black Heels
Kate wears Rossi black heels with elegant evening gowns, structured coats and pleated dresses.
Gianvito Rossi Mila d’Orsay Pumps — Modern mary-jane heels with a thin ankle strap and chunky block heel//Debuted March 2017//Worn 3 times
Gianvito Rossi Piper 85 Pumps in Black Suede — An elegant and minimalist block heel pump with a refined silhouette and statement block heel//Debuted March 2019//Worn 17 times
Gianvito Rossi Sisley Sandals in Black Suede — Skinny crossover straps define the look of these alluring open-toe sandals with a tapered band across the vamp and 4.3 inch heel//Debuted April 2016//Worn 4 times
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Black Suede — The iconic shape and style of Rossi’s signature shoes these streamlined stilettos are versatile enough for day or night//Debuted November 2015//Worn 30 times
Red and Burgundy Heels
Kate wears red and burgundy Rossi pumps with custom coats, burgundy trouser suits and glamorous gowns.
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Granta/Tabasco Red — a cherry red pump with an elegant pointed toe//Debuted June 2016//Worn 10 times
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Royale Burgundy Suede –Kate’s first pair of Rossi heels in a rich merlot//Debuted October 2015//Worn 14 times
White and Silver Heels
Kate wears white and silver Rossi heels with designer dresses, pleated skirts and sequin evening gowns.
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Silver Leather — buffed leather heels in silver-tone metallic with rubber injection at the heel//Debuted June 2019//Worn 2 times
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in White Leather — Pearly pumps with a retro feel and pointed-toe silhouette elevated on an elegant 4.1 inch heel//Debuted March 2022//Worn 5 times
Gianvito Rossi Rania 105 Pumps in Silver — Striking silver sequin sprinkled mesh heels embellished with lusters of Swarovski crystals//Debuted March 2022//Worn 6 times
Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in White Silk — High heels finished in sumptuous silk white to contour and flatter the feet with a leather lining//Debuted May 2023//Worn 1 time
Block Heel Boots
Kate wears Rossi boots with tailored coats (and turtlenecks), midi skirts and sweater sets.
Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots in Blue Suede — Custom slouchy round toe knee-high boots with a sturdy block heel//Debuted December 2022//Worn 2 times
Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots in Brown Suede — Bespoke chocolate brown boots with a chunky elegant 3.3 inch heel//Debuted November 2022//Worn 7 times
Gianvito Rossi Block Heels Boots in Black Suede — Rich black tall boots with a sturdy block heel and modern slouchy design//Debuted February 2023//Worn 3 times
