Theresa May's finest footwear: 30 memorable looks from parliament's most talked about shoe closet as May is confirmed for Vogue photo shoot

The Prime Minister has long been known for her bold footwear choices
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Charlie Teather2 November 2018

While she may be somewhat pre-occupied with Brexit plans and global speeches, Theresa May never fails to set aside time for an outfit plan. And while her favourite tartan Vivienne Westwood suit garnered headlines this week, it is her footwear that is more commonly the focus.

But despite the seemingly unlikely vastness of media attention given to what the Prime Minister decides to put on her feet, May - who declined to reveal how many pairs she owns when talking to the Standard, but protested that it's certainly fewer than Imelda Marcos - has seemingly relished the opportunity to showcase a new kitten heel or yet another leopard print flat.

Speaking on Good Morning Brtain in October, May admitted that while she finds it "interesting" that people focus on her shoes as they don't "focus on Philip Hammond's or Boris Johnson's in quite the same way", she sees it as nothing more than an opportunity to expand her collection.

"Do I regret the fact that people look at my shoes? Hey - it gives me an excuse to go and buy new shoes."

Further proving her interest in the fashion industry, it was revealed this week that May is set to appear in US Vogue and was shot by renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz at Chequers last week.

The US photographer has previously shot Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton for the publication.

Confirming the news, a No.10 spokesman revealed: "The long-planned shoot for US Vogue will come out in April."

A fan of the so-called fashion bible, May previously chose a lifetime subscription to Vogue magazine as her 'luxury item' when she appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs programme.

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