On June 22, 2020, Olivia Palermo stepped out in Brooklyn, New York, with her Maltese dog, Mr. Butler, wearing a red-and-white Lucy Paris set with pink velvet Venetian Mules from Le Monde Bèryl.
The pink velvet mules were the more distinctive part of the look, bringing the ease of a slipper to Palermo’s coordinated summer separates. The choice also fits her preference for polished flat footwear: her off-duty wardrobe has included everything from embroidered Alberta Ferretti velvet mules to crystal-embellished Giannico mules.
Olivia Palermo pairs a red-and-white Lucy Paris set with pink velvet Le Monde Bèryl Venetian Mules while walking her Maltese, Mr. Butler, in Brooklyn, New York City on June 22, 2020 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Palermo paired a red-and-white pleated Cynthia skirt from Lucy Paris with a matching crop top featuring puffed sleeves, a smocked bodice, and a cropped hem.
Palermo accessorizes her off-the-shoulder Lucy Paris crop top with Westward Leaning sunglasses, a Piaget watch, and a woven straw tote with blue fabric-wrapped handles
She finished the outfit with a Piaget watch, straw tote, and Westward Leaning sunglasses. Instead of sneakers or sandals, Palermo kept the look polished with flat velvet mules, letting the soft pink footwear pick up the warmer tones in the red-and-white print without matching it exactly.
The pleated midi skirt and puff-sleeve crop top create a coordinated summer look, while Palermo’s flat pink mules keep the outfit practical for a New York City walk
Why Le Monde Bèryl’s Venetian Mules Look Different From Typical Mules
Le Monde Bèryl’s Venetian Mule takes its cues from furlane, the traditional slippers associated with Venice. Historically made from leftover fabrics and rubber soles, the practical shoes provide the starting point for Le Monde Bèryl’s more refined interpretation. Palermo’s version combines a velvet upper and open back with a softly pointed toe, piped edges, leather lining, and memory-gel cushioning.
The London label was founded in 2016 by Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin, whose backgrounds in fine art and gemology helped shape its focus on rich color, textiles, and decorative references. The name “Bèryl” refers to the gemstone family that includes emerald and aquamarine.
The brand’s shoes are hand-finished in Florence using traditional Italian footwear techniques. That craftsmanship distinguishes Palermo’s velvet pair from a standard house slipper: the silhouette stays easy and understated, but the construction is meant for everyday wear beyond the home.
A closer look at Palermo’s pink velvet Le Monde Bèryl Venetian Mules shows their pointed silhouette, open back, and contrasting layered heel
How Celebrities Style Slipper-Inspired Mules and Backless Flats
Palermo’s Le Monde Bèryl Venetian Mules show how a slipper-derived shoe can work beyond strictly casual dressing. Similar backless silhouettes appear across celebrity wardrobes, styled with everything from cropped denim and jumpsuits to dresses.
👠 Explore More Mules, Slippers Polished Slip-On Shoes:
- 🌸 Emma Roberts styles embroidered Alberta Ferretti slip-on mules with cropped jeans, showing how an ornate flat mule can work just as naturally with casual denim.
- ☕ Vanessa Hudgens pairs Alberta Ferretti embroidered mules with a white Milly jumpsuit, letting the decorative slip-ons provide the pattern and color in an otherwise minimalist outfit.
- 🖤 Kirsten Dunst gives Gucci’s Princetown backless loafers a vintage twist, combining the flat, open-back horsebit style with a floral Prada dress.
- 🤍 Lucy Hale wears white Gucci Princetown mule slippers with summer denim, highlighting the easy crossover between polished loafers, backless mules, and slipper-inspired footwear.
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