Inside Meghan’s remarkable £20,000 shoe collection made up of Duchess’s favourite luxury brand
The Duchess of Sussex loves her Aquazzura shoes. The footwear brand stands out as her undeniable favourite when it comes to her carefully curated outfits.
The Italian luxury brand, helmed by designer Edgardo Osorio, has long been a go-to among fashion-forward A-listers.
But it’s Meghan who has taken her love for Aquazzura to impressive sky-scraping stiletto heights.
Meghan’s collection doesn’t stop there. With a jaw-dropping 31 different styles, including flats, mid-heels and towering stilettos totalling £20,035, Meghan has proven time and again that Aquazzura’ s signature elegance perfectly complements her refined yet modern style.
Her affinity for Aquazzura has become synonymous with her footwear choices, and any royal style fan will have noticed that the Italian luxury shoe brand has become the royals’ go-to.
When Meghan made an early appearance at the polo in 2017 she wore a pair of navy suede wedges. Her £685 Wild One sandals featured tassels and were a fashion-forward version of the Princess of Wales‘s favourite cork wedges
When Meghan stepped out for her engagement photographs in November 2017, her Matilde pumps were markedly different from the more traditional shoe choices made by royal brides-to-be.
With their four-inch heel and crossover detail, Meghan made a statement with her £620 Matilde heels when announcing her engagement with Harry.
Changing into a halter neck frock by Stella McCartney for her wedding reception, Meghan teamed it with a pair of £700 bespoke Aquazzura heels that featured a pale blue bridal sole to complement her evening ensemble
As the royal couple made their way to Fiji in 2018 Meghan proved that casual clothes can look chic with the right accessories as she paired hers with £440 studded mules
Meghan added some glamour to her Carolina Herrera denim dress at the polo in 2018 with her £645 pink suede Deneuve pumps
It was shades of grey for a solo trip to a nursing home in 2018 and Meghan’s £645 Deneuve pumps in taupe were a classic choice to accessorise her Soia & Kyo coat and Brock Collection midi floral dress.
These £950 embellished Portrait of a Lady heels gave all the glamour when walking the Lion King premiere red carpet in 2019. The sparkles matched the clasp on Meghan’s Gucci clutch and glittered against her Jason Wu frock
The iconic heels, featuring delicate wrap-around ankle ties, were traditional with a modern twist and signified the start of her allegiance with Aquazzura.
Fast-forward to her wedding and it was no surprise that she incorporated the brand into her big day.
Adding the perfect touch of romance and refinement to her Stella McCartney reception look, her bespoke heels were finished with baby blue soles for her ‘something blue’.
Not long after having son Archie, the duchess sported Stella McCartney to attend an all-American game of baseball in London in 2019, keeping the outfit polished with her pair of £565 Deneuve Bow Point toe flats
When Meghan and Prince Harry embarked on their farewell tour in the UK in 2020, all eyes were on the duchess, and it was no coincidence that Aquazzura played a starring role during those final public appearances as working royals.
As Meghan stepped out in a striking emerald-green Emilia Wickstead cape dress and hat by William Chambers, it was of course Aquazzura who she turned to for her nude stiletto pumps.
So, what is it about Aquazzura that has given Meghan countless Cinderella moments?
Designer Edgardo Osorio’s vision of creating shoes that are both stylish and wearable has clearly struck a chord with Meghan.
Over the years, Meghan has demonstrated her versatility with Aquazzura’s footwear offerings.
For the closing of Australia’s Invictus Games in 2018 Meghan wore her Casablanca £505 pumps for the second time of the tour, this time teamed with an Antonio Berardi tuxedo dress
Coordinating with Kate for the first Royal Foundation Forum, Meghan accessorised her Jason Wu dress with her fashion-forward £505 Casablanca heels
In her first major engagement on behalf of the royal family in 2018, Meghan went for Jackie O style in a Black Halo dress and ankle strap Milano pumps, £590
One of Meghan’s favourite pairs is the £645 Deneuve bow tie pump which she has worn on nine occasions. Here the bow detail perfectly complemented her floral jacquard Erdem dress at the 2019 Festival of Remembrance
Dressed head to toe in navy for the 2018 Centenary of the Armistice service, Meghan debuted the blue colourway of the £645 Deneuve pumps to match her Prada suit
In 2019, pregnant Meghan headed to the Endeavour Fund Awards dressed in monochrome with her £590 Rendez Vous mules, which were black and designed with a Grecian gold strap
Worn on three occasions, the classic £565 black suede Purist pumps were debuted during Meghan and Harry’s infamous Oprah interview with a Giorgio Armani monochrome dress
Dazzling in a royal blue Jason Wu dress for the 100 Days to Peace gala concert in 2018, Meghan added some extra sparkle with her jewel encrusted £950 Portrait of a Lady slingbacks
The Duchess of Sussex made a low-profile visit to the National Theatre in 2020 wearing a chic Roland Mouret skirt and sheer sleeve blouse by Topshop. The look was given a fashionable spin with the addition of her £710 Mae pearl detail pumps
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their trip to New York in 2021 with a visit to the One World Observatory. Meghan dressed in all over navy, giving her £565 Purist pumps a second outing
For her first public appearance of 2022, Meghan attended the NAACP Awards wearing a Christopher John Rogers blue-ombre dress with a flowing cape, flashing her sparkling £1095 Celeste sandals which were worn again a year later at a Beyoncé concert
First spotted in 2019, the £625 Savoy pumps made their second appearance on the polo field in 2022. Adding to the Pretty Woman style outfit, they were teamed with a Celine polka dot blouse and Khaite shorts
Meghan looked resplendent in red Another Tomorrow separates for the 2022 One Young World summit, completing the ensemble with matching £730 red suede Panthere pumps
Dressed in Gabriela Hearst for a dinner date in New York in 2022, Meghan completed the look with some equally classic heels, her £645 Bow Tie sandals
The Duchess of Sussex went for a sleek, preppy look wearing a Polo Ralph Lauren cable knit top and white Frame skinny jeans, adding a touch of glamour with her favourite £595 Love Affair Flats
Meghan made a surprise appearance at Variety’s Power of Women Awards in 2023 and went for Hollywood glamour with a Proenza Schouler off-the-shoulder gown and £695 Dangerous Liaison pumps
Every woman knows a great pair of nude stilettos are an important style staple and Meghan has worn the £565 Purist pumps on seven occasions, most recently at the Polo in 2024 with a Heidi Merrick frock
Meghan wore a vibrant red ruffled dress by Oríré to speak at a Women in Leadership event during her 2024 Nigeria tour. Letting her frock stand out, the royal accessorised with her £565 So Nude sandals
Attending Highbrow Hippie’s launch party earlier this year Meghan wore a Khaite bustier top and black trousers which flashed a glimpse of her £635 Talk to Me sandals
The versatile £620 Divine sandals in brown suede which feature a lower block heel have been worn by Meghan three times this year, and here they were paired with a Victoria Beckham shirt and La Ligne trousers for the Colombia Digital Summi
Showing the versatility of a great pair of sandals, Meghan chose the £565 So Nude style again for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala in 2024 although this time in red which co-ordinated perfectly with her Carolina Herrera gown
As Meghan dined at the exclusive Cipriani with Clare Waight Keller, the designer behind her wedding gown, earlier this year she teamed her Maxmara coat and luxe separates with her £545 Fenix Ballet Flats
Whether it’s the pointed-toe Deneuve heels with their signature bow detail or the Rendez Vous mules that balance comfort with high glamour, Meghan proves that Aquazzura’s designs are both stylish and practical.
The duchess has always favoured pieces that exude understated luxury, and Aquazzura’s clean lines, sophisticated silhouettes, and delicate embellishments align perfectly with her fashion preferences.
Although it’s not just Meghan who has fallen head over heels for Aquazzura’s elegant designs. The footwear brand has quickly become a firm favourite among other royals as well.
From the Princess of Wales to Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall, Aquazzura has cemented its place as the footwear of choice for some of the most stylish women in the Royal Family.
There are few fashion houses that successfully unite traditional craftmanship with cutting-edge design, and this is Aquazzura’s appeal for the royals.
Their shoes are handmade with a comfort-first approach, something needed when you’re on your feet at a public engagement all day.
