Held during the Spring/Summer 2017 Burberry London Men’s Show in London on June 10, 2016, this appearance captured Suki Waterhouse embracing one of the decade’s defining footwear trends: towering platform sandals.
Her emerald Burberry dress was striking on its own, but the chunky Christian Louboutin “Summerissima” sandals underneath anchored the look and reflected the bold proportions dominating luxury fashion in the mid-2010s.
Years earlier, Minka Kelly took a very different approach to evening dressing at the Got Your Six campaign launch in Los Angeles on May 10, 2012. Instead of platforms, she chose the sleek Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps—one of the era’s signature pointed-toe stilettos.
Together, these appearances showcase two distinct directions in 2010s designer footwear, both now discontinued but still sought after on the luxury resale market.
Suki Waterhouse Elevates Burberry’s Runway Look With Christian Louboutin “Summerissima” Platform Sandals
Suki Waterhouse wears her hair down at the Spring/Summer 2017 Burberry London Men’s Show held on June 10, 2016, in London (Credit: Lexi Jones / WENN)
Waterhouse wore an emerald green midi dress from Burberry’s Fall 2016 collection. The retro-inspired design featured long sleeves, contrasting white seams, and an oversized knit collar that balanced vintage influences with the clean tailoring typical of the brand’s runway collections.
Rather than competing with the dress, her footwear added another layer of visual impact, introducing the exaggerated platform silhouette that defined many luxury sandal collections during the period.
Suki Waterhouse wears an emerald green midi dress from Burberry to the brand’s London Men’s Show (Credit: Lexi Jones/WENN)
She finished the look with softly curled copper hair, understated smoky eye makeup, and peach-toned lipstick, allowing the shoes to remain one of the outfit’s strongest focal points.
Her Christian Louboutin “Summerissima” sandals featured chunky crisscross straps, a substantial front platform, an adjustable ankle strap, and the house’s signature red lacquered sole. The bold, color-blocked design embodied the dramatic platform trend that defined many of Christian Louboutin’s mid-2010s collections.
The style also became a favorite on the red carpet, worn by Naomi Watts at The Impossible premiere and Alessandra Ambrosio at the Monsters University premiere, illustrating how the sculptural silhouette complemented everything from sleek evening gowns to more architectural runway looks.
A closer look at Suki Waterhouse’s Christian Louboutin “Summerissima” sandals, featuring chunky suede platforms, metallic crisscross ankle straps, and the house’s signature red lacquered soles (Credit: Lexi Jones / WENN)
The Christian Louboutin “Summerissima” has since been discontinued and is no longer available through Christian Louboutin boutiques.
However, pairs occasionally surface on luxury resale marketplaces including The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, Poshmark, and eBay. Depending on the colorway, condition, and size, resale prices typically range from about $200 to $450.
Minka Kelly Completes Her Temperley London Dress With Gold Glitter Jimmy Choo “Anouk” Pumps
Four years earlier, Minka Kelly demonstrated the opposite end of the footwear spectrum. While Waterhouse embraced bold platforms, Kelly relied on one of Jimmy Choo’s most recognizable pointed-toe pumps for the Got Your Six campaign launch supporting U.S. military veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
Minka Kelly in a Temperley London dress, H. Stern jewelry, and Jimmy Choo shoes at the Got Your Six campaign launch at SAG-AFTRA’s headquarters in Los Angeles on May 10, 2012 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)
Kelly paired a Temperley London dress with H. Stern jewelry and shimmering gold glitter Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps.
Introduced in the Cruise 2012 collection, the sharply pointed silhouette became one of Jimmy Choo’s defining red-carpet shoes of the decade, recognized for its low-cut vamp, razor-thin 120mm stiletto heel, and elegant proportions.
The style was embraced by countless celebrities—including Anna Faris and Leighton Meester—cementing the Anouk as one of the most recognizable luxury pumps of the 2010s. Today, it remains a favorite among collectors thanks to its timeless silhouette and enduring resale appeal.
Minka Kelly showcases the sleek silhouette of her gold glitter Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps, featuring a sharply pointed toe, low-cut vamp, and towering stiletto heel (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)
While the Jimmy Choo “Anouk” has largely been phased out of the brand’s current lineup in favor of updated classics such as the Love and Romy pumps, it remains one of Jimmy Choo’s most collectible designs. Gold glitter versions regularly appear on luxury resale platforms, where well-preserved pairs typically sell for about $250 to $500.
Although they represent opposite design philosophies, both shoes have become recognizable examples of 2010s luxury footwear. Waterhouse’s Christian Louboutin “Summerissima” embraced the era’s fascination with bold platforms, while Kelly’s Jimmy Choo “Anouk” captured the enduring appeal of the classic pointed-toe stiletto. Today, both styles live on primarily through the luxury resale market, where they remain favorites among collectors and fashion enthusiasts.