Plateau leopard velvet platform pump Women product image (primary)
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.

Stella McCartney

Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women

CA$1,335.00CAD
In Stock

The Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump is a women's high-heel pump by Stella McCartney, featuring a pointed toe, front platform, and a 4.5-inch (11 cm) stiletto heel. The upper is covered in leopard-print velvet, with a faux-leather footbed and outsole; it is made in Italy. This shoe is designed for formal or dressy occasions, offering a bold, animal-print aesthetic while adhering to the brand's cruelty-free, sustainable practices.

Material
Velvet upper, faux-leather footbed and outsole
Gender
female
Style
evening, party, edgy, glam, modern
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

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
Front platform reduces the effective heel-to-toe drop below the full 4.5 inches, easing arch pressure.
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
The pump is produced by small Italian workshops, many partnered with the brand since 2001, whose artisans have two decades of non-leather shoemaking experience.
Vegan adhesives
The pump uses animal-free, vegan-friendly adhesives throughout construction.
Leopard print
The upper is leopard-print velvet.
Country of origin
The pump is produced in Italy within a network of small, specialized workshops.

Product record

Title
Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women
Brand
Stella McCartney
Price
1335 CAD
Availability
In stock

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Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women: Choose this if you want a bold, statement pump: a pointed-toe silhouette with a front platform and towering stiletto heel of 4.5 inches (11 cm), fully wrapped in leopard-print velvet that continues across the heel, with a faux-leather footbed with cushioned logo heel. It suits fans of Stella McCartney's architectural, leather- and fur-free design approach, and it is made in Italy. Note that the composition section lists the upper simply as textile and the outer sole as other material, and the style is only shown in an assorted leopard color in select sizes such as 37 and 38.[1,2]Taupe Kitten Heel Mule Pumps Women: Choose this if you want a backless, slip-on pointed-toe mule with a low kitten heel measuring 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in a polished taupe finish. It suits shoppers drawn to Stella McCartney's leather-free approach, with an upper of 100 percent recycled polyamide, synthetic-leather lining, a faux-leather footbed with cushioned logo heel, and Italian craftsmanship. The taupe colorway is currently shown only in sizes 37 and 38, so check those fit your needs.[3,4]

Image Analysis

3 images
Plateau leopard velvet platform pump Women product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Plateau leopard velvet platform pump Women product image 2
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Plateau leopard velvet platform pump Women product image 3
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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

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Variants

2 SKUs
All variants of Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4641813Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women - Assorted - 37CA$1,335.00Yes
4641814Plateau Leopard Velvet Platform Pump Women - Assorted - 38CA$1,335.00Yes

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