“Power Move: How Sophie Turner’s Classic Pumps Became the Night’s Biggest Statement
In a masterful display of sartorial sophistication that had fashion cognoscenti swooning, Sophie Turner proved once again why she remains one of Hollywood’s most watched style mavens at last night’s Harper’s BAZAAR Women of the Year Awards. The atmospheric Claridge’s Hotel in London provided an appropriately elegant backdrop for the star-studded soirée, hosted in partnership with The Platinum Card by American Express, where Turner claimed the coveted Performance Award for her tour de force in “Joan.”
The footwear choice – oh, darlings – was nothing short of spectacular in its understated brilliance. Turner opted for Christian Louboutin’s eternally chic So Kate pumps in noir patent calfskin, a $795 investment in timeless elegance available at Ssense. The glossy jet-black creation, with its razor-sharp pointed toe and those signature crimson soles (a sartorial code that needs no introduction), delivered 4.7 inches of pure fashion gravitas. The resulting silhouette? Simply divine, darling.
Let’s dish about the So Kate phenomenon, shall we? Since its 2013 debut, this particular Louboutin masterpiece has graced the feet of fashion’s finest. From Zendaya’s red carpet moments to Selena Gomez’s street style victories, from Blake Lively’s paparazzi-ready struts to Anya Taylor-Joy’s premiere appearances – the So Kate has become the ultimate insider’s choice, a subtle nod to those in-the-know. Born as a sister style to the equally legendary Kate pump, it has carved its own niche in the pantheon of luxury footwear.
But Turner didn’t stop at the feet, mes amis. The “Game of Thrones” alumna-turned-fashion-darling chose a Louis Vuitton creation that had us all reaching for our metaphorical pearls – a white fringe minidress that whispered luxury while shouting style. The rounded neckline cascaded into a waterfall of snow-white fringe, creating an ethereal shift silhouette that played beautifully with movement and light. The illusion of long sleeves? Chef’s kiss.
The beauty look was equally considered – Turner’s chestnut tresses were styled in that effortlessly elegant middle part we’re all secretly trying to master, with soft waves that spoke of modern romance. The makeup artist clearly understood the assignment: smokey eyes that smoldered, brows that meant business, and a soft pink lip that added just the right touch of femininity.
As a Louis Vuitton ambassador since 2017 (and most recently, the face of their fabulous Neverfull Inside Out bag campaign), Turner continues to prove why she’s Nicolas Ghesquière’s muse of choice. While her shoe wardrobe reads like a Who’s Who of luxury footwear – Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, and naturally, more Louboutins than we care to count – it’s her ability to make each piece uniquely her own that sets her apart in the fashion firmament.
