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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was photographed wearing a pair of Gianvito Rossi pointed-toe pumps while attending an event at the Lab6 facility in Amsterdam. Spotted alongside Queen Letizia of Spain, the two partook in the visit to learn more about the lauded center that supports mental health for young people, continuing their recent trend of wearing timeless elevated shoes for special occasions.
This isn’t the first time Queen Maxima has chosen monochromatic pumps as her go-to for royal events. Earlier this month, she attended the launch of Amsterdam Stagepact MBO at Capital C wearing all-leather deep navy blue pointed-toe heels that were estimated to have a slim 3-inch stiletto heel.
On Wednesday, Maxima and Letizia were spotted coordinating in pumps at a ceremony welcoming the Spanish royals at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. For the event, Queen Maxima donned a pair of red leather Gianvito Rossi signature stiletto pumps with an estimated 4-inch heel. Queen Letizia was seen in a pair of Carolina Herrera slingback pumps with beige leather uppers and a mid-sized stiletto heel.
For the Lab6 appearance in Amsterdam, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands sported a pair of Gianvito Rossi pointed-toe pumps. Considered to be a defining style of the brand, the shoes were constructed with fine leather material and splashed in a neutral color. A slim stiletto heel measuring 4 inches completed the look as the finisher. The Gianvito Rossi signature pumps come in a variety of colors including black, white and chestnut. Pricing tends to range between $500 and $800 depending on where you’re purchasing from. Queen Letizia was seen wearing a pair of hot pink slingback pumps similar to the ones she wore on Wednesday.
Founded in 2006 during Milan Fashion Week by Gianvito Rossi, son of iconic Italian shoe designer Sergio Rossi, the essence of the Gianvito Rossi brand is one that centers on the importance of Italian craftsmanship and innovation merged together. Aimed with the goal of enhancing the female figure while giving wearers an elevated sense of confidence through their perfect proportions and elongated silhouettes, what you get in return are fun silhouettes made with the utmost care, quality and craftsmanship.