Some of the best costume decisions in the Bond films are the quiet ones. When Madeleine Swann sits down to dinner on the train in Spectre, the dress is the statement and the shoes do the supporting work: pale, metallic, finely strapped. The Jimmy Choo Ivette champagne glitter sandals are, in our view, the right answer to a hard question, which is how to wear sparkle in the evening without it taking over the room.
In the film
Madeleine (Léa Seydoux) wears the Champagne Glitter Ivette with her green Ghost Salma dress in the train restaurant car in Spectre (2015), opposite Daniel Craig’s Bond. She wears a second Ivette pair elsewhere in the film, in a nude patent leather, so it is worth checking the colour before you buy. This page is about the champagne glitter. Our Spectre page has more on the film.
The details of the Jimmy Choo Ivette champagne glitter sandals
Champagne, not gold. The colour sits between pale gold and warm silver. That matters because it works with most evening colours, from the deep green on screen to navy, black or ivory.
A strappy, light construction. The Ivette is a fine-strapped sandal with a stiletto heel and an ankle strap. The open design keeps the foot visually light, which is why the glitter reads as a finish rather than the main event.
A secure ankle strap. Retailer listings of the glitter Ivette describe a double ankle strap with buckle fastening. For a long dinner, or a station platform, a strap that holds the heel in place is worth more than another millimetre of height.
Italian, leather-lined. Listings for the Ivette describe leather lining and a leather sole, and Made in Italy. We would confirm the exact construction of the colourway you are looking at with Jimmy Choo, as materials and heel heights differ between versions.
Wearing it now
These are evening shoes, and they work best when everything else is calm. Pair them with a plain column dress, a silk slip or a well-cut jumpsuit in a single deep colour, and let the glitter be the only point of light. We would resist matching them to a heavily sequinned bag; a plain clutch in leather or satin is enough.
For a man shopping for someone else, this is a considered gift rather than a safe one. It is a recognisable piece from Spectre, but it is also simply a good sandal. Check the size with the recipient before you buy, and keep the receipt.
Which Ivette? The Ivette comes in several colours and heel heights; listings for the glitter leather version give a heel of 8.5cm. If the screen match is the point, choose Champagne Glitter. If you want something quieter, the nude patent Ivette is the other pair she wears in the film, and we have a page for it.
Second-hand. We cannot show that Jimmy Choo still sells this champagne glitter colourway, so treat it as out of production and found second-hand. Our button runs a search on eBay. Inspect the glitter finish, the heel tips and the strap holes, and buy only from sellers who show clear photographs and accept returns.
Specifications
| Maker | Jimmy Choo |
|---|---|
| Model | Ivette, Champagne Glitter strappy sandals |
| Style code | IVETTEGLE308 |
| Upper | Glitter leather (confirm against the current listing) |
| Lining and sole | Leather |
| Fastening | Ankle strap with buckle |
| Heel | Stiletto; 8.5cm on listed glitter leather versions, so check the listing |
| Availability | Not confirmed as current; found second-hand |
The style, which may no longer be current, was listed on Jimmy Choo’s own page.
Questions
Are these the sandals Madeleine Swann wears in Spectre?
Yes. Madeleine wears the Jimmy Choo Ivette in Champagne Glitter with the green Ghost Salma dress in the train restaurant car. She also wears a second Ivette pair in a nude patent leather.
What colour are the Jimmy Choo Ivette sandals in Spectre?
The pair worn with the green dress is Champagne Glitter, a pale metallic between gold and silver. The other pair in the film is a nude patent leather.
What is the style code?
The style code is IVETTEGLE308, taken from Jimmy Choo’s page for the Champagne Glitter Ivette. When comparing listings, match the colour name as well as the code.
Can you still buy them?
Not with confidence. We cannot confirm that Jimmy Choo still sells this colourway new, so we point you to a search on eBay for second-hand pairs. Check Jimmy Choo first in case it has returned.
For more from the films, see the Bonds and our guide to shoes from the films.
