The Midas Touch: Jane Krakowski Dazzles in Yellow Sequins and Louboutin’s Miss Z at Olivier Awards
In the ever-evolving constellation of red-soled masterpieces, Christian Louboutin’s latest creation has found its way onto the feet of Broadway and television darling Jane Krakowski. The luminous actress graced The Olivier Awards on Sunday, capturing the essence of spring elegance while introducing fashion connoisseurs to the designer’s newest core silhouette.
Krakowski commanded attention in a strapless pale yellow sequin dress that shimmered with understated opulence. The delicate hue, reminiscent of early daffodils and champagne bubbles, created a mesmerizing canvas against which her careful styling choices could shine. Her barely-there sheer tights added a whisper of sophistication to the ensemble, bridging the visual journey from dress to shoe with remarkable finesse.
The true protagonist of this sartorial narrative, however, was undoubtedly Louboutin’s Miss Z pump in glossy leather. The style represents the maison’s continued evolution of its iconic court shoe blueprint. With its precisely pointed toe and thoughtfully rounded vamp, the Miss Z maintains the DNA of classic Louboutin architecture while introducing subtle innovations. Cut low on the sides in the house’s signature fashion, the pump still embraces the foot’s outer edges with the protective embrace characteristic of traditional court shoes.
Fashion scholars will note Krakowski appears to have selected the 100mm iteration of the Miss Z—a nearly four-inch height that strikes the perfect balance between drama and wearability. The style is offered in a spectrum of heights ranging from the modest 60mm to the statement-making 120mm, the latter being a recent addition to the collection following its initial January launch.
What distinguishes the Miss Z in Louboutin’s illustrious lineage is its “Everlasting Sole”—an innovation designed to combat the chipping that has historically been the Achilles heel of the brand’s iconic red bottoms. More visually striking is the pump’s angular silhouette and ingeniously curved heel, where the crimson sole extends upward, creating an optical illusion of additional height.
The Miss Z represents the next chapter in Louboutin’s storied pump evolution. Fashion historians will recall the Pigalle as the brand’s first truly iconic pump, one that captivated celebrities worldwide, including supermodel Kate Moss, who developed such an affinity for the style (particularly in noir leather) that Louboutin introduced modifications named in her honor. The Kate subsequently inspired a family of variations—the So Kate with its increased altitude, the Sporty Kate, the Kate Max, and others—until last year, when the lineage culminated in the birth of the Miss Z.
Since its debut, the Miss Z has adorned the feet of entertainment royalty including Ciara, Selena Gomez, and Doja Cat, establishing itself as the silhouette of choice for those who understand that the foundation of exceptional style begins with exceptional footwear.
Krakowski’s yellow-sequined moment not only highlights her impeccable taste but also cements the Miss Z as the essential pump for the season’s most significant occasions, proving once again that in the hierarchy of luxury footwear, Louboutin remains firmly planted on its red sole throne.
