Stella McCartney
Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women
Stella McCartney's Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump is a women's dress shoe with a pointed toe, front platform, and 4.5-inch (11 cm) stiletto heel. The upper is leopard-print velvet, and the shoe features a faux-leather footbed, cushioned logo heel, and smooth faux-leather outsole. Made in Italy, it is designed for formal wear and reflects the brand's cruelty-free approach using no leather or fur.
- Material
- Velvet upper, faux-leather footbed and outsole
- Gender
- female
- Style
- evening, party, edgy, glam, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Stella McCartney Plateau pump in leopard velvet with pointed toe, platform, and stiletto heel.
Velvet upper, pointed silhouette, front platform, stiletto heel, cushioned footbed, made in Italy.
- Material
- Velvet upper, faux-leather footbed and outsole
- Style
- evening, party, edgy, glam, modern
- Occasion
- party, formal, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- velvet upper
- pointed toe silhouette
- front platform
- stiletto heel (4.5 inches)
- faux-leather footbed with cushioned logo heel
- smooth faux-leather outsole
- made in Italy
- leopard print pattern
Product Insights
Stella McCartney's Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump is a pointed-toe pump with an 11 cm heel made walkable by its front platform, which prevents toe slide and reduces heel-to-toe pitch to ~7 cm for easier wear and a true-to-size fit. The structured velvet upper holds shape through repeated evening wear but offers minimal stretch, requiring sizing up for wide feet or between sizes. Ethically crafted in Italy with vegan cotton velvet and animal-free glues, the leopard print is a cruelty-free statement reflecting the brand's commitment since 2001. The main tradeoff is between the snug pointed toe fit and the platform's comfort benefits, balanced by the premium craftsmanship and durable materials.
Verified claims
- Platform fit
- Platform reduces foot slide and pitch, enabling true-to-size fit in the pointed toe.
- Velvet upper fit
- Structured velvet upper has minimal stretch; size up if between sizes or for wide feet.
- Platform pitch
- Platform drops effective heel-to-toe pitch to ~7 cm, easing arch strain.
- Toe slide prevention
- Platform prevents forward slide, so toes don't cramp and fit stays true to size.
- Pointed toe fit
- Pointed toe box is snug; size up if between Italian sizes for comfort.
- Care
- Brush with a soft velvet brush; spot clean with mild soap and damp cloth; avoid soaking or machine washing; dry clean for stains.
- Durability
- Velvet upper holds its shape and plush appearance through repeated evening wear.
- Heritage
- Stella McCartney's music heritage and architectural lens shape the Plateau pump's identity.
- Vegan construction
- Vegan velvet with Italian craftsmanship, more durable than silk.
- Walkability
- Front platform makes the 11 cm heel more walkable.
- Materials
- Cotton velvet textile upper and animal-free glues throughout.
- Cruelty-free statement
- Leopard print celebrates the animal's skin staying on them; brand has used no animal materials since 2001.
- Craftsmanship
- Over 83% of suppliers are Italian workshops, many partnered since 2001.
- Italian artisan network
- Over 83% of suppliers are Italian small workshops, many since 2001, justifying price.
- Vegan adhesives
- Uses water-based, animal-free glues, overseen by Italian artisans.
Product record
- Title
- Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
- Price
- 1335 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side profile of a high-heeled pointed-toe pump covered in leopard-print velvet, showing a covered stiletto heel, pointed toe, and thin black outsole.
- Overall silhouetteSide profile of a closed-toe pump viewed from the outer side, showing a low-cut vamp, sharply pointed toe, and a high stiletto heel covered in the same fabric as the upper.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.63 (high) - Upper material and finishNap/velvet-like fabric with a soft, slightly lustrous pile visible on the surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high) - Leopard print patternAll-over leopard spot pattern consisting of dark irregular spots on a warm golden-tan background; pattern continues uninterrupted across upper and heel.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high) - Heel constructionTapered stiletto heel fully wrapped in the same leopard-print fabric, with a small black heel tip at the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.13 · y 0.67 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high) - Toe detailSharp pointed toe with the leopard fabric covering extending to the sole edge; front profile sits close to the flat thin outsole.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.46 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high) - Outsole and visible edgeThin black outsole visible as a narrow strip along the bottom edge of the shoe and forming the visible bottom at the toe and heel tip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.63 · h 0.05 (high) - Topline seamSlightly visible seam/binding along the topline where the upper meets the interior opening, covered in the same patterned fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath the shoe; shoe centered horizontally and photographed in profile.
- Background and stagingEven light gray neutral background with no props or packaging visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow cast beneath the shoe toward the lower-left, indicating even studio lighting with minimal harsh reflections.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionRight-facing outer side profile centered horizontally with generous negative space above the shoe.
Colors
golden tan· upper backgrounddark brown· leopard spots#1C1B1Bblack· outsole and heel tip#0E0E0E- Overall silhouetteSide profile of a closed-toe pump viewed from the outer side, showing a low-cut vamp, sharply pointed toe, and a high stiletto heel covered in the same fabric as the upper.
- 02
Product
Pair of pointed-toe high-heeled pumps covered in a leopard print velvet fabric with visible tan leather-like inner lining and thin stiletto heels; toplines have a V-shaped cut.
- Upper material and patternExterior upper fully covered in a leopard spot pattern on a warm golden-tan velvet-like fabric; spots are irregular black and dark brown shapes distributed across the vamp and sides.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Toe shapePointed, elongated toe box with the leopard pattern continuing to the very tip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high) - Heel styleThin stiletto heels covered in a darker material with the heel on the left shoe visible behind the vamp and the right heel visible at the rear quarter.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.35 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.20 · w 0.15 · h 0.50 (high) - Topline shapeLow-cut topline with a pronounced V-shaped notch at the vamp on each shoe.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.15 · w 0.45 · h 0.35 (high) - Inner liningInner footbed and lining visible in both shoes are smooth and tan-colored, resembling leather or faux leather.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - Insole detailVisible stitching or seam line along the inner edge of the insole on the right shoe near the topline.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with even diffuse lighting on a light gray background; soft shadows anchor the shoes to the surface and no props or packaging are present.
- Shot compositionClose-up three-quarter frontal view of both shoes with the left shoe slightly behind and to the left of the right shoe; image crops the heels near the top edge.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with subtle soft shadow beneath the shoes.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights on the fabric and soft shadows consistent with studio illumination.
Colors
golden tan· upper background#8B4B1Cblack· leopard spots#141314dark brown· darker spot accents#3C3B3Btan leather· inner lining#AC6D42very dark brown· heels#231E22- Upper material and patternExterior upper fully covered in a leopard spot pattern on a warm golden-tan velvet-like fabric; spots are irregular black and dark brown shapes distributed across the vamp and sides.
- 03
Product
Rear-facing view of a pair of leopard-print velvet platform pumps showing the heels, back counters, and part of the outer upper surfaces; both shoes are fabric-covered with continuous animal print across upper and heel.
- View and compositionBack/rear view of two pumps placed side-by-side, showing heel columns, back counters, and partial outer profiles; the shoes are angled slightly toward the center.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Upper materialSoft velvet or velour fabric covering the entire visible upper and heel, with slight nap texture visible in the highlights and shadows.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Print patternAll-over leopard print consisting of dark irregular spots and rosettes on a warm golden-tan background, continuous across upper and heel without visible pattern breaks at seams.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Heel typeTapered stiletto-style heels fully covered in the same leopard-print fabric, with narrow circular heel tips.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high) - Heel tipsSmall black heel caps at the bottom of each stiletto, distinct from the fabric covering.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.87 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.88 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium) - Sole edgeThin black outsole or sole edge visible under the forefoot and toe area of the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Seam and construction detailVisible vertical center back seam on each counter and diagonal seam along the heel/upper junction on the inner sides.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.33 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the shoes; image cropped to focus on the rear halves of the pair.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray seamless background and surface, producing a soft shadow under the shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadows and lightingDiffuse studio lighting from above and slightly front-left, creating soft shadows beneath and slight highlights on the velvet nap.
- Crop and framingImage is cropped to show the rear and mid sections of the pair; toes are partially out of frame on the right shoe and largely cropped for the left shoe.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high)
Colors
golden tan· upper background#8C8C8Cblack· spots and rosettes#0E0D0Ddark brown· spot fills and shading#332B2Cmatte black· heel caps- View and compositionBack/rear view of two pumps placed side-by-side, showing heel columns, back counters, and partial outer profiles; the shoes are angled slightly toward the center.