Natalie Portman Has Enrolled Herself In Hollywood’s Cork Wedge Cult

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, but cork wedges. At least, that’s how it feels to us who write about celebrities—including Natalie Portman—and the clothes they are photographed in.Here is a not exhaustive list of other stars who have been papped in the once-maligned heel in recent months: , and .It’s a strange phenomenon because the cork wedge simultaneously semaphores a perma-tanned jet-set glamour and orthopedics.

There is Zeta-Jones in her Amalita Amalfi ensemble, but there is also Depp in her arch support Scholls. So committed is Hollywood to reviving this shoe, that Natalie Portman wore Miu Miu look but swapped out Miuccia’s thong-boot for the sort of wedge more often seen with a floral maxi dress.Perhaps these wedges were slightly easier to get around in—fitting considering the actor was giving a speech on affordable and sustainable mobility at the International Motor Show in Munich.

Given the kinds of people that these conferences often attract (algebra lovers with a passion for automobiles and trains), perhaps a wedge was deemed more appropriate than baring all 10 toes in a subversive scuba boot.Castaner Carina 80 Wedge EspadrillesZapposCastañer Canvas Wedge EspadrillesNet-a-PorterThis article first appeared on By Daniel RodgersBy Daniel RodgersBy Daniel RodgersBy Daniel RodgersMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2023 Condé Nast.

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