2017 Met Gala: Lily Aldridge and Salma Hayek Make Statements in Balenciaga ‘Knife’ Boots

Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates from Your Next Shoes. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for more details.

The 2017 Met Gala celebrated the launch of the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between” exhibit with an avant-garde theme to celebrate.

As part of the lead-up to the event, A-list celebrities navigated the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s famous steps while clad in their best statement-making garments.

So far, we’ve seen bold fashion statements from Nicki Minaj, Halle Berry, Priyanka Chopra, Katy Perry, Blake Lively, and Solange Knowles.

Salma Hayek and Lily Aldridge both made statements of their own in striking thigh-high boots at the event. While most attendees opted for platform sandals and towering pumps, these two stunners walked up the steps in colorful Balenciaga “Knife” boots that you can find at Net-A-Porter and Matches Fashion.

Balenciaga Knife Thigh-High Boots, $1,395 at Net-A-Porter and Matches Fashion

Balenciaga Knife Thigh-High Boots in Pink

Balenciaga Knife Thigh-High Boots in Purple

Balenciaga Knife Thigh-High Boots in Hot Pink

Lily Aldridge

The 31-year-old model opted to wear a custom white Ralph Lauren gown, which featured sexy cut-out details and a circular cape.

Lily Aldridge wearing a custom Ralph Lauren gown and Balenciaga Knife thigh-high boots at the 2017 Met GalaLily Aldridge wearing a custom Ralph Lauren gown and Balenciaga Knife thigh-high boots at the 2017 Met Gala

Her one-shoulder dress also had a sweeping train and a thigh-high slit, which showed off her bold red Balenciaga boots.

Lily Aldridge at the 2017 Metropolitan Costume Institute Benefit Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, on May 1, 2017Lily Aldridge at the 2017 Metropolitan Costume Institute Benefit Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, on May 1, 2017

Lily finished her show-stopping look with straight hair, a pink veil, neutral makeup, and Bulgari diamonds.

Lily Aldridge wearing straight hair, a pink veil, neutral makeup, and Bulgari diamondsLily Aldridge wearing straight hair, a pink veil, neutral makeup, and Bulgari diamonds

Lily Aldridge in colorful Balenciaga Knife bootsLily Aldridge in colorful Balenciaga Knife boots

Lily Aldridge's bold red Balenciaga bootsLily Aldridge’s bold red Balenciaga boots

Salma Hayek

Salma exuded sensual elegance in head-to-toe Balenciaga at the star-studded fashion gala.

Salma Hayek in a sleeveless black dress with a V-shaped necklineSalma Hayek in a sleeveless black dress with a V-shaped neckline

She flaunted her enviable curves in a sleeveless black dress, which featured a V-shaped neckline and subtle ruched detailing.

Salma Hayek's colorful Balenciaga Knife bootsSalma Hayek’s colorful Balenciaga Knife boots

The ribbon waist detail emphasized her hourglass figure, while the flirty thigh-high slit displayed her electric blue boots.

Salma Hayek's electric blue boots by BalenciagaSalma Hayek’s electric blue boots by Balenciaga

She completed her ensemble with a sleek updo, glossy nude lips, a metallic clutch, and stunning emerald green jewels.

Salma Hayek with husband Francois-Henri Pinault at the 2017 Met GalaSalma Hayek with husband Francois-Henri Pinault at the 2017 Metropolitan Costume Institute Benefit Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, on May 1, 2017

The Balenciaga “Knife” boots are crafted from skin-tight stretch fabric and feature exaggerated pointed toes and covered stiletto heels. These Spring/Summer 2017 shoes can be yours for $1,395 at Net-A-Porter and Matches Fashion.

What do you think of the 2017 Met Gala looks from Lily Aldridge and Salma Hayek? Whose look do you prefer?

Credit: WENN