Emmy Rossum’s 2013 Style File: From Archival Jimmy Choo “Vendetta” Sandals to Pour La Victoire

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At the 37th Annual Saban Community Clinic benefit gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on November 25, 2013, Emmy Rossum stepped away from the classic red-carpet gown formula in favor of a sharply tailored Naeem Khan look built around embellished black separates and crystal-detailed Jimmy Choo sandals.

The outfit worked because it balanced evening glamour with clean structure. Rather than competing with the intricate beadwork on the sheer top and matching trousers, Rossum’s black suede Jimmy Choo “Vendetta” heels grounded the look and kept the focus on texture, shape, and movement.

Emmy Rossum wears her hair down at Saban Community Clinic's 37th annual benefit gala held at The Beverly HiltonEmmy Rossum wears her hair down at Saban Community Clinic’s 37th annual benefit gala held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on November 25, 2013 (Credit: SIPA / WENN / Instar)

Rossum wore a sheer open-back top with coordinating embellished trousers from Naeem Khan’s Spring 2014 collection, creating a rare red-carpet moment in which the tailoring and footwear carried as much visual weight as the embellishments themselves.

Emmy Rossum keeps her beauty look understated with sleek side-parted hair and Chopard diamond drop earrings that mirror the shimmer of her embellished Naeem Khan ensembleEmmy Rossum keeps her beauty look understated with sleek side-parted hair and Chopard diamond drop earrings that mirror the shimmer of her embellished Naeem Khan ensemble

She kept her styling restrained, wearing her hair tucked behind her ears to highlight Chopard diamond earrings while letting the black suede Jimmy Choo “Vendetta” sandals add the final evening touch.

The crystal embellishments echoed the detailing in her Naeem Khan separates without overwhelming the monochrome palette.

Emmy Rossum shows off a dark oxblood pedicure in crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo “Vendetta” sandals, featuring delicate cage-like suede straps against the red carpet backdropEmmy Rossum shows off a dark oxblood pedicure in crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo “Vendetta” sandals, featuring delicate cage-like suede straps against the red carpet backdrop

Jimmy Choo’s “Vendetta” Sandals Captured the Glamorous Spirit of 2010s Red-Carpet Style

Jimmy Choo’s “Vendetta” sandals reflected the ultra-glamorous eveningwear mood that dominated much of the early-to-mid 2010s red carpet era. Built around sharp, cage-like suede straps and Swarovski crystal embellishment, the design blurred the line between a sandal and a piece of jewelry.

The style’s narrow crystal-covered straps and towering stiletto silhouette worked especially well with Emmy Rossum’s Naeem Khan separates because they echoed the shimmer of the beadwork without competing against the outfit’s tailoring. A rear zipper closure helped maintain the seamless “cage” effect across the foot, while the slim heel kept the overall silhouette sharp rather than overly heavy.

That same year, Tia Mowry-Hardrict wore Jimmy Choo’s “Vendetta” sandals with a beaded dress at the 2013 TeenNick HALO Awards.

Although no longer part of Jimmy Choo’s current lineup, the Vendetta remains one of the brand’s more recognizable archival evening sandals from the 2010s, particularly among collectors drawn to the label’s more overtly glamorous red-carpet era.

Jimmy Choo’s “Vendetta” sandals paired sharp cage-like suede straps with Swarovski crystal embellishments, creating one of the brand’s most recognizable red-carpet evening silhouettes of the 2010sJimmy Choo’s “Vendetta” sandals paired sharp, cage-like suede straps with Swarovski crystal embellishments, creating one of the brand’s most recognizable red-carpet evening silhouettes of the 2010s

Casual Chic: Emmy Rossum’s Street Style in Stripes

Earlier in 2013, Rossum approached daytime dressing with the same attention to coordinated footwear, this time trading formal embellishment for graphic black-and-white contrasts while out in Brentwood.

She paired a striped Malene Birger dress with matching black-and-white heels, proving how consistently she used shoes to anchor both her red-carpet and off-duty looks during this era.

Emmy Rossum looking effortlessly chic in black-and-white stripes while running errands in Brentwood on August 8, 2013Emmy Rossum looks effortlessly chic in black-and-white stripes while running errands in Brentwood on August 8, 2013

A bright orange tote broke up the monochrome palette and prevented the striped styling from feeling overly coordinated.

Emmy Rossum showcases her perfectly pedicured toes in chic double-ankle-strap heels, featuring black-and-white striped straps and a statement snakeskin block heelEmmy Rossum showcases her perfectly pedicured toes in chic double-ankle-strap heels, featuring black-and-white striped straps and a statement snakeskin block heel

The standout detail, however, was her pair of mixed-media Pour La Victoire sandals, which added texture and dimension to an otherwise clean, graphic outfit.

Rossum’s double-ankle-strap “Veronica” heels by Pour La Victoire combined two-tone leather straps with watersnake-textured back panels, giving the otherwise minimalist silhouette a sharper fashion edge. The black-and-white version tied directly into the striped dress, while the block heel added practicality for daytime wear.

Emmy Rossum elevates her street style in black-and-white Pour La Victoire Veronica sandals, which effortlessly elongate her legs with their sleek double-ankle straps and bold block heelEmmy Rossum elevates her street style in black-and-white Pour La Victoire Veronica sandals, which effortlessly elongate her legs with their sleek double-ankle straps and bold block heel

Emmy Rossum’s Shoe Style Has Always Balanced Glamour With Wearability

Whether she was stepping onto a Beverly Hills red carpet in crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo sandals or styling striped Pour La Victoire heels for a casual day in Brentwood, Emmy Rossum consistently approached fashion with a polished, shoe-first sensibility.

Her best looks from this era worked because the footwear never felt disconnected from the outfit — each pair added texture, structure, or contrast without overpowering the overall styling.

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