Darlings of the Red Carpet Dazzle in Daring Heels at Power of Women
Thursday evening in Los Angeles saw a bevy of beloved starlets gather for Variety’s annual Power of Women event, an occasion that honors talented women making waves in entertainment. The red carpet was a veritable who’s who of impeccably-dressed ladies, with A-listers pulling out all the stops with their flashy footwear. Emily Blunt, Meghan Markle, Billie Eilish, Margot Robbie and more stunned in statement heels that had the cameras flashing wildly.
Leading the charge was none other than pop sensation Dua Lipa, clad head-to-toe in a ravishing Vivienne Westwood ensemble. But a slinky corset dress was just the beginning — Lipa’s real showstoppers were a pair of Elevated ghillie platform heels from the legendary British designer. Chic crocodile embossing, lace-up detailing, and staggering 4.8-inch block heels made for a boot fit for a queen bee.
Newly minted California girl Meghan Markle brought a dash of royalty to the event in sharp stilettos from Aquazzura. The sleek pointed-toe Dangerous Liaisons pumps boasted a mix of glossy patent leather and buttery suede, along with flirty cutouts and soaring 4-inch stilettos. Paired with a flowing Proenza Schouler dress, Markle proved her sartorial savoir-faire knows no borders.
Australian darling Margot Robbie garnered her fair share of Best Dressed nods in a sweeping Fendi gown and barely-there sandals. While hidden beneath her dress’s lengthy train, the sandals made their mark on the carpet with a subtle leg-lengthening pitch. Honored with the Producer of the Year award for her women-led production company LuckyChap Entertainment, Robbie showed she’s a creative force both in front of and behind the camera.
Emily Blunt lit up the carpet in a dazzling white Self-Portrait dress and gilded Rosie sandals courtesy of Jimmy Choo. Metallic straps and a statuesque stiletto made her shoes the perfect partner to the sequined mini. Meanwhile, songstress Fantasia Barrino opted for a coordinating gold moment, pairing her slinky Dolce & Gabbana gown with equally opulent strappy sandals.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a red carpet without a hint of edge — something Billie Eilish happily provided. The avant-garde pop star sported an oversized menswear look and sneakers resembling a Nike collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market. Leave it to Eilish to perfect high-low style with aplomb.
Yes, Thursday evening’s Power of Women bash proved one thing — from the classics to the cutting edge, dazzling shoes have the power to make a major statement. So while there were inspiring honorees aplenty, footwear may have stolen the spotlight!
