How Daisy Edgar-Jones Styled Valentino’s Most Talked-About Shoe of the Season
There are moments in fashion when a single shoe can rewrite the evening’s narrative. Tuesday night in London, Daisy Edgar-Jones understood the assignment. Attending Krug and Max Richter’s intimate “Every Note Counts” event, the Twisters actress arrived in a look that married old-world romance with razor-sharp modernity—anchored by a pair of Valentino sandals that demand closer inspection.
The heels themselves? Pure provocation wrapped in craftsmanship. Pulled directly from Alessandro Michele’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection for Valentino, these black patent leather beauties featured a corset-inspired vertical strap laced through silver eyelets, culminating in a slender bow positioned just beneath the ankle. A thick, curved toe strap created a caged silhouette with strategic cutouts—architectural, slightly dangerous, utterly now. Michele showed them on the runway in beige, yellow, and pink, but Edgar-Jones’ noir interpretation felt decidedly more sophisticated.
She wasn’t alone in embracing the corset-heel moment. Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo have both explored the aesthetic, with Ciara recently stepping out in Louboutin’s Pavlova Booty Alta at Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl festivities. The trend speaks to fashion’s current obsession with historically-informed silhouettes reimagined for contemporary sensibilities.
But let’s address the full picture. Edgar-Jones wore a complete spring 2026 Valentino look: a blush-toned sheer blouse gathered at the sleeves with delicate vertical lace panels, grounded by an oversized burnt orange velvet flower necktie with a deep black ribbon center. The drama continued with a black button-front suede midi skirt—high-waisted, structured, unapologetically confident. No bag. Minimal accessories. The Estée Lauder ambassador let the textures speak.
Her styling choices revealed a sophisticated understanding of proportion and restraint. Hair worn smooth with a subtle bend. Natural-toned makeup with just enough definition at the eyes. It wasn’t loud fashion—it was event presence. Quiet authority. The kind of look that photographs beautifully but reads even better in person.
The setting felt equally considered. Edgar-Jones posed alongside her partner Ben—the notoriously private couple making a rare joint appearance—before mingling with Lily James and Shazad Latif, who appears in the forthcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation. The energy? Gallery opening meets piano recital. Slightly old-world, distinctly new-girl cool.
This is how you dress for a cultural moment without trying too hard. Layer textures thoughtfully. Choose one statement piece and commit. Trust the vision. Edgar-Jones has clearly learned from fashion’s most important lesson: confidence never needs explanation.
