Cruz Channels Chic Heights in Chanel
Penélope Cruz brought her signature charm and elegance across the pond this past Sunday, stepping out in a pair of dazzling Chanel platform sandals for a “Ferrari” photocall in London. As a longtime muse for the iconic French fashion house, the Spanish siren perfectly encapsulated the brand’s timeless allure.
Clad in an intricately woven white tweed minidress, Ms. Cruz exuded refined femininity with the look’s long sleeves, four front pockets, and braided trim details including two playful bow ties in front. She accessorized with a quintessential black quilted leather Chanel handbag and the maison’s pretty pink and black diamond earrings, allowing the finer accouterments to shine as part of the overall ensemble.
Yet it was the black satin platform sandals that stole the show, with Cruz putting her best foot forward in the heels’ angular ankle straps, curved toe straps, and slightly angled 4-inch heels. Crafted by Chanel’s expert artisans in the label’s French ateliers, the shoes’ rounded platform soles lent added stability and height, while the embellished metallic trim framing the edges provided an extra dash of dazzle befitting the glamorous movie star.
Elevating her look both literally and figuratively, the platforms were the perfect finishing touch to Ms. Cruz’s Chanel-clad appearance, combining fashion and function as she posed effortlessly with co-stars like Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley and Patrick Dempsey. The soaring style allowed the 5’6” actress to stand tall amongst her taller colleagues, proving herself a commanding presence in front of the cameras.
Renowned for her impeccable style and alliance with Chanel as a longtime brand ambassador, Ms. Cruz often steps out in the maison’s designs on her travels around the world. Whether gracing red carpets in custom Haute Couture or championing the label’s iconic handbags, shoes, and jewelry during public appearances, her effortless elegance epitomizes the spirit of Coco Chanel herself.
Indeed, Ms. Cruz has an evident affinity for the brand’s footwear in particular, having previously been spotted in Chanel boots, pumps, and sandals over the years. The A-lister frequents styles by other luxury labels as well, wearing creations by the likes of Versace, Sergio Rossi, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, and Christian Louboutin when off-duty.
Yet time and again, Cruz returns to her true love Chanel and the enduring allure of pieces like this weekend’s standout platform sandals. Channeling the maison’s signature codes of innovation, craftsmanship and style, the shoes were the pièce de résistance that pulled her promotional ensemble together. Undeniably at ease in the fashion house’s designs, Ms. Cruz and Chanel prove to be the perfect match.
