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Few people can blend regal style and casual chic like Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. She recently wore a charming floral midi dress and completed the look with a pair of nude-coloured ankle strap espadrilles during Children’s Hospice Week. If you are also looking to put your best foot forward and upgrade your shoe game, here are five pairs of strappy sandals to add a lift to your favourite flirty outfits.
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Dior

The Diorexpress sandal, handmade using artisanal techniques, is a bohemian rainbow with ombré braided cotton laces and multicoloured stripes, HK$5,400 (US$700).
5 statement sandals for women (and men) from Chanel, Celine and others
Celine

Look on point with Celine’s Sharp sandal, made from shiny red calfskin and decorated with subtle studs, HK$6,200.
Givenchy

For a brilliant blend of classic and bold, go for the triangle ankle strap sandal in calf leather, adorned with a gold G motif triangle on the heel. Price upon request.
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Burberry

Crafted from calf leather, the sandals have a striking split-toe detail and are ornamented with an oversized palladium-plated paillette, HK$10,000.
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Giuseppe Zanotti

The Etoile shoe is embellished with around 400-micro crystals and an oversized bow that conveys sophistication and femininity. Price upon request.
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The Duchess of Cambridge wearing a pair of strappy espadrilles. Photo: @life.of.a.duchess/Instagram

Look on point with Celine’s Sharp sandal, made from shiny red calfskin and decorated with studs, HK$6,200

Givenchy For a blend of classic and bold, go for the triangle ankle strap sandal in calf leather, adorned with a gold G motif triangle on the heel. Price upon request

Dior The Diorexpress sandal, handmade using artisanal techniques, is a bohemian rainbow with ombré braided cotton laces and multi-coloured stripes, HK$5,400

Burberry Crafted from calf leather, the sandals have a striking split-toe detail and are ornamented with an oversized palladium-plated pailette, HK$10,000

Giuseppe Zanotti The Etoile shoe is embellished with around 400-micro crystals and an oversized bow that conveys sophistication and femininity. Price upon request

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Thom Browne Look bright with this grosgrain stripe tote bag, made from unlined nylon, which features the brand’s signature 4-bar tag, brass hardware and a front flap pocket, HK$9,900

Gucci The 1995 Horsebit backpack, crafted from soft black leather with a drawstring and flap closure, is adjustable with leather straps and front zippered pouch, HK$19,400

Saint Laurent The vibrant Nuxx backpack, made from printed linen, is bringing checkered patterns back, HK$8,900

Louis Vuitton Artistic director Virgil Abloh has reinvented the LV monogram motif yet again with the Keepall Nylon Camo. The versatile bag can be carried across the body, over the shoulder or by hand, $HK23,800

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Chanel. The gold laminated lambskin of the sandal gives it a luxe touch, while the contrasting covered front toes and line straps are elegant, HK$10,100

Valentino Garavani. The new Chain pump with an open back features an ankle strap and a chain which gives the shoe an elegant yet edgy look, HK$8,000

Christian Louboutin. The Dona Susan crepe satin and grosgrain shoe has a colourful pattern, and the orange ankle straps are the cherry to the icing. Price on request

Prada. The glittering blue crystals on the shoe create a posh look, and the simple ankle strap decorated with blue crystals gives the shoe an elegant finish, HK$10,850

Dior. The Etoile sandal in black neoprene and grosgrain ribbon has a transparent 10cm wedge heel. The wide straps that cover up the whole ankle are chic and charismatic, HK$11,700

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Celine. The calfskin Chelsea boots with a low leather heel feature leopard print, giving off unbeatable rock ‘n’ roll vibes, HK$8,900

Christian Louboutin. The shiny Greggo city shoe is made of black patent leather, with tonal topstitching on the vamp and grosgrain finish, HK$6,900

Saint Laurent. The Jonas Derby shoe, made of black and white snakeskin and leather with a pointed toe and striped pattern, adds a touch of ’70s vintage flair to your look. Price on request

Hermès. The Veo ankle boot in calfskin, decorated with a palladium-plated buckle, fuses simplicity with upscale craftsmanship, HK$13,300

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Put your best foot forward and highlight your ankles with the season’s most stylish strappy shoes from Dior, Givenchy, Celine and more
