Nicky Hilton embraced high fashion drama at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show, slipping into one of the label’s signature heeled bodysuits. Designed by Demna, the one-piece illusion fused vertiginous stilettos seamlessly into a sleek stretch bodysuit – creating the radically inventive effect of heels molded onto Nicky’s legs. With their daring silhouette and sheer unexpectedness, the built-in ‘boots’ encapsulated Balenciaga’s envelope-pushing ethos.
Though connected to her bodysuit, the heels looked strikingly standalone, featuring a pointed toe and thin 4-inch stiletto. The matte finish created a seamless shape, as if poured onto Nicky’s frame. On top, the long-sleeved bodysuit provided a blank slate for the footwear magic. Nicky then layered on an oversized trench coat, cinching the waist to reveal the boot illusion beneath.
With understated jewelry and sunglasses, Nicky allowed the look to speak volumes. The ingenious heels demanded full focus as both subversive fashion and wearable sculpture. Nicky understands the power of embracing a designer’s most experimental designs.
Perched proudly atop Balenciaga’s inventive wedge boots, Nicky became part of the spectacle herself. As she posed knowingly for photographers, she highlighted fashion’s ability to transform. With their surreal trompe l’oeil effect, Nicky’s built-in heels manipulated perception and imagination simultaneously.
