Some of the best costume choices are the ones you barely notice. In Oberhauser’s lair in Spectre, Madeleine Swann wears a pale patent sandal that all but disappears against the skin and leaves the dress to carry the scene. They are the Jimmy Choo Ivette sandals in Nude Patent, and in our view they are built on the right idea: a strappy heel that asks very little of whatever it is worn with.
In the film
In Spectre, one of Daniel Craig’s Bond films, Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) wears the Ivette in Nude Patent in Oberhauser’s lair, with the Lover Venus dress. She wears a second pair, in Champagne Glitter, with the Ghost dress on the train. The nude pair is the one this page is about.
The details of the Jimmy Choo Ivette sandals
Nude patent leather. The upper is patent leather in a pale, skin-toned shade, glossy without being loud. A nude shoe works by continuing the line of the leg, so the foot looks longer and the eye goes to the dress rather than the shoe.
Straps that hold. The Ivette is secured by a wraparound ankle strap that fastens with a buckle. That is a more settled arrangement than a slip-on, and it keeps a heeled sandal in place over a long evening.
A slim, 85mm heel. The Ivette is cut on a heel of roughly 85mm, a little over three inches. It is high enough to change how a dress hangs, and low enough to manage a room, a terrace or a dinner.
The reference. The nude patent is listed by Jimmy Choo under reference IVETTEPAT102. The style has also been made in other colours, including black patent and glitter leather, so check the reference before you buy.
Wearing it now
For the man shopping, this is a gift that rewards attention. It is a shoe for evenings: a linen or silk dress in a deep colour, tailoring cut for a woman, or a simple black dress with bare legs and little else. Nude works with almost any shade, which makes it more versatile than it first looks. We would keep the clothes plain so the shoe stays quiet.
Nude or black? Black is the safer pair. The nude is the more interesting one, and the one Madeleine Swann wears in the lair, so it is the one we would choose.
Care. Pale patent shows scuffs and transferred colour more readily than dark leather. Wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing, keep it in its dust bag, and save it for dry evenings.
Fit. Ankle-strap sandals are fussy about fit, so have the recipient try them on, or buy where exchanges are simple. Stock and sizes vary, so check availability with Jimmy Choo before you plan around it.
Specifications
| Reference | IVETTEPAT102 (Nude Patent) |
|---|---|
| Style | Strappy open-toe sandal with wraparound buckled ankle strap |
| Upper | Nude patent leather |
| Heel | Approximately 85mm |
| Other versions | Black patent and glitter leather have also been made |
| Price | See Jimmy Choo for the current price |
Full details and current sizes are on Jimmy Choo’s own page for the Ivette in Nude Patent.
Questions
Which sandals does Madeleine Swann wear in Spectre?
She wears the Jimmy Choo Ivette. The nude patent pair appears in Oberhauser’s lair with the Lover Venus dress, and a Champagne Glitter pair appears with the Ghost dress on the train.
Are these the exact sandals from the film?
Yes. Film-costume sources identify the pair in Oberhauser’s lair as the Ivette in Nude Patent, the same model Jimmy Choo lists under reference IVETTEPAT102.
Does the Ivette come in other colours?
Yes. Alongside the nude patent, listings show black patent and glitter versions, and the film’s second pair is in Champagne Glitter. Availability changes, so check with Jimmy Choo.
How much do the Jimmy Choo Ivette sandals cost?
Jimmy Choo’s product page shows the current price and sizes. We do not quote a figure here because we cannot confirm one.
More from the film is in our guide to every Bond film, or browse the rest of our shoes.
