The Jennifer Lawrence Effect: Why Mansur Gavriel’s Kiki Pumps Are About to Sell Out
There are wardrobe staples, and then there’s Jennifer Lawrence’s seemingly infinite arsenal of black pumps—a collection so comprehensive, so meticulously curated, that it deserves its own wing at the Met. The Oscar winner’s latest acquisition? Mansur Gavriel’s Kiki heels, which made their debut Thursday night at a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation following a screening of her forthcoming film Die My Love in New York City.
At $695, these sculptural marvels are distinguished by their razor-sharp pointed toe and curved two-inch heel—a silhouette that whispers sophistication rather than screaming for attention. Crafted in Italy from 100 percent Italian lambskin leather, the Kiki pumps feature a distinctive V-cut vamp that elongates the foot with architectural precision. Available in plum and crinkled metallic silver for those who dare venture beyond noir, Lawrence naturally chose classic black—because when you’ve found your signature, why deviate?
The styling? Pure Lawrence brilliance. She enlivened the luxe footwear with dainty anklets gracing both ankles—a delicate touch that transformed business-appropriate pumps into something altogether more personal. Sophie Buhai’s faux pearl and black glass crystal drop earrings provided the perfect counterpoint, their edgy black pendants twisting the classic pearl motif into something decidedly modern. Yi Collection’s emerald and gold ring added a jewel-toned punctuation mark to the monochromatic symphony.
Lawrence’s beauty approach mirrored her outfit’s refined restraint: loose, effortless waves and that enviable no-makeup makeup look that suggests she simply woke up looking luminous. Because of course she did.
The foundation of this sartorial triumph? A vintage Dolce & Gabbana shirt dress plucked from the ’90s archives, featuring long sleeves, a short band collar, and cascading buttons marching down the center. The circa-1990s piece recently sold on 1stDibs for $840—a steal for a slice of Italian fashion history. (One imagines Lawrence and stylist Jamie Mizrahi engaged in a virtual tug-of-war to secure it.)
But Lawrence’s Mansur Gavriel moment extended beyond footwear. She carried the brand’s $695 Mini Fortuna Bucket bag, whose shade-matched black leather created that seamless, impossibly chic aesthetic that separates the fashion dilettantes from the true devotees. The tote channeled The Row’s evening purses—of which Lawrence owns a considerable collection—with statement knots adorning the top-handle strap’s ends, adding dimensional intrigue to an otherwise timeless silhouette.
Even her jewelry maintained the monochrome devotion. Those Sophie Buhai earrings—sourced from the same Los Angeles jeweler behind Lawrence’s cherished cord necklaces—featured delicate glass black pendants that subverted pearl drop conventions entirely.
This Mansur Gavriel moment represents merely the latest chapter in Lawrence’s black pump saga during the Die My Love press tour. Wednesday found her showcasing Givenchy’s leather heels festooned with an oversized bow—proof that playfulness and sophistication needn’t be mutually exclusive. Last week, the mother of two conquered New York sidewalks in Khaite’s pointy-toe Sloan heels, engineered to naturally slim the ankle according to their product description.
From The Hunger Games to Hollywood’s most discerning pump connoisseur, Lawrence’s trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. And if this press tour has taught us anything, it’s that her black heel streak shows absolutely no signs of abating. Consider the rest of us officially on notice: Jennifer Lawrence’s pump empire is expanding, and resistance is futile.
