Kate Middleton owns Gianvito Rossi‘s Ribbon Sling 85 pumps in neutral suede—an elegant slingback with the shoemaker’s signature gold ribbon-shaped buckle.
The Princess debuted the shoes at the Wimbledon Ladies’ Final in July 2023, pairing them with her lime green Self-Portrait dress.
She’s worn them three times in public since: after the 2023 debut, we spotted them at a Buckingham Palace garden party in 2025, at the 2025 Wimbledon Ladies’ Final with her crisp white ensemble, and most recently at the 2026 Wimbledon Ladies’ Final, where they offset her striking red Roland Mouret dress.
Three of those four outings have been Wimbledon Ladies’ Finals—at this point, they’re practically the Princess’s trophy-presentation shoes!
About the Ribbon Sling 85 pumps:
The Ribbon Sling takes its name from the distinctive gold ribbon-shaped buckle on the slingback strap—a small bow-like flourish that lifts the shoe beyond a classic nude pump.
Each pair is handcrafted in Italy and features a sleek pointed toe, a branded insole and a mid-height stiletto heel measuring 85mm (around 3.3 inches). Kate’s pair is made from soft nude suede—a slightly more open, delicate silhouette than the Gianvito 105 courts she so often favours, and a fitting choice for summer engagements.
Where to buy:
Sadly, the neutral suede colourway worn by Kate is no longer available. However, you can still buy the Ribbon Sling 85 in other finishes. The style retails for £710 in the UK and $895 in the US.
- GianvitoRossi.com—white nappa leather
- Net-A-Porter.com—satin version
All prices checked at the time of writing and subject to change.
Alternatives:
If you are looking for a similar style shoe in a neutral colour, try:
- Gianvito Rossi 80mm Robbie pumps in neutral suede* BEST MATCH with same ribbon buckle. Available at FarFetch.
Also consider:
- Aquazzura Bow Tie 85 suede in Neutral Suede – Kate actually owns these in black.
- Plain 90mm Slingback in Suede
- Stuart Weitzman Slingback in Barely Beige Patent Leather
- Jimmy Choo ‘Love’ slingback in Chai Leather
Kate Middleton and Gianvito Rossi:
Gianvito Rossi may well be Kate’s favourite shoemaker. At last count, she owned 24 pairs of heels, boots, slingbacks and sandals from the Italian footwear designer—including the iconic Gianvito 105 pumps in ten different colours.
Her loyalty to the label stretches back to late 2015, when she debuted her first pair of Gianvito 105s. A decade on, his shoes remain her default choice for engagements at home and abroad, and the Ribbon Sling has carved out its own niche as her Centre Court staple.
About Gianvito Rossi:
Gianvito Rossi is the son of legendary Italian shoe designer Sergio Rossi, and learnt the craft at his father’s side before launching his own label in 2006.
Every pair is handmade in Italy, and Rossi is famously exacting about fit and comfort: he believes he’s engineered the perfect stiletto—mathematically balanced, with refined proportions, neither too high nor too pointy. His designs are worn by Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Penelope Cruz, as well as the Princess of Wales.