When the world premiere of the RoboCop reboot took place at the BFI IMAX in London on February 5, 2014, the red carpet offered a snapshot of mid-2010s style.
From the rise of the “naked dress” to the enduring appeal of the Christian Louboutin red sole, the event showcased a mix of classic luxury and experimental street style.
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While some attendees leaned into the sci-fi theme with metallic accents and structured silhouettes, others used the global stage to debut more eclectic footwear choices. Here is a closer look at the heels and hemlines from the evening.
Olivia Munn Elevates Monochrome Glamour in Christian Louboutin “Chiara” Satin Pumps and Giorgio Armani
Olivia Munn showed up in support of her boyfriend, Joel Kinnaman, who played the lead role in the action flick.
Olivia Munn grounds her sleek Giorgio Armani strapless dress with black satin Christian Louboutin “Chiara” pumps, the almond-toe silhouette and signature red soles adding sharp contrast to her soft monochrome palette
The gorgeous actress opted for a classy, sophisticated look in a monochromatic ensemble consisting of a black-and-white strapless dress from Giorgio Armani and a pair of black pumps from Christian Louboutin.
Olivia Munn’s hair was swept to one side and fell softly down her shoulders at the premiere of RoboCop held at the BFI Imax in London, England, on February 5, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Zibi / Lexie Appleby / Future Image)
Her hair was swept to one side and fell softly down her shoulders. She added a pop of color with red lips and finished off her look with De Beers jewelry and an embellished clutch from Armani.
Olivia Munn totes an embellished clutch from Armani
Black satin Christian Louboutin “Chiara” pumps sharpen the look with sleek almond toes, razor-thin stiletto heels, and the unmistakable flash of red lacquered soles
The American actress wore the “Chiara” pumps in black satin from Christian Louboutin. These shoes feature almond toes, gorgeous black satin, and the brand’s signature red leather soles.
Christian Louboutin Chiara Pumps in Black Satin
Chloe Sims Channels Retro Disco Energy in Gold Pumps and AQ/AQ Sequin Co-Ord
Chloe Sims rocked a retro-glam look in a sparkly ensemble from the British fashion label AQ/AQ. She wore a dress from the same brand with Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the 2015 TV Choice Awards.
Chloe Sims injects disco-era glamour into her sequin co-ord with mirror-shine gold pumps, their pointed toes and stiletto lift elongating her silhouette against the fluid, light-catching fabric
The English television personality wore a backless sequin bodysuit (“Flicker”) paired with black sequin trousers (“Glint”). She styled her hair in a ponytail and wore minimal makeup to keep the focus on her ’80s-themed outfit.
Chloe Sims shows off her “Trust No Man” necklace from Holly Hagan
Chloe added the finishing touches to her look with a “Trust No Man” necklace from Holly Hagan and a pair of gold pumps.
High-shine gold pumps catch every flash of light, their sharply pointed toes and slender stiletto heels creating a liquid-metal effect with each step
Katie Price Makes a Bold Statement in Alexander McQueen White Fur Pumps and All-Black Leather
Katie Price wins the prize for the most interesting choice of footwear at the RoboCop London premiere.
Katie Price turns heads in Alexander McQueen’s sculptural white-fur pumps, the plush texture and towering heels creating a striking contrast with her high-gloss leather leggings
The former glamour model wore a black faux snakeskin jacket over a black top and skintight black leather pants. She carried a white box clutch and added a dash of color to her monochromatic ensemble with pale pink nails.
Alexander McQueen’s ivory platform pumps are wrapped in voluminous shearling cuffs, the sculptural height and plush texture transforming a classic silhouette into a statement piece
Her slightly tousled hair hung loosely down her shoulders, and she finished off her look with a pair of white fur pumps from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection.
Alexander McQueen Fur Pumps
Jasmin Walia Turns Heads in Sheer Rene K Couture Dress with Elusive Heels Moment
Jasmin Walia had everyone’s attention as soon as she stepped out on the red carpet at the BFI IMAX.
The dark-haired beauty flaunted her enviable figure in a risqué white number from Rene K Couture, which proudly displayed her cleavage, toned stomach, and a bit of her right leg and thigh.
Jasmin Walia’s floor-length Rene K Couture gown skims the carpet, concealing her heels but letting the illusion-panel design and elongated lines take full focus
Strategically placed mesh panels allowed the star to show off skin without revealing too much, unlike Jaimie Alexander’s headline-grabbing gown.
Her dark curls fell softly down her shoulders, and she finished off her look with dusty pink lips and a white clutch.
Jasmin Walia shows off her belly button
We couldn’t get a good view of her shoes due to the length of her dress, but it’s not like anyone’s looking anyway.
Jasmin Walia totes a white clutch
Abbie Cornish Glows in Elie Saab Sequins with Gold Accessories and Shiekh Shoes Heels
The night belonged to Abbie Cornish, who looked every bit like a glamorous leading lady in a deliciously sequined tangerine number from Elie Saab.
Her figure-hugging orange gown features three-quarter sleeves, a high neck, a scoop back, and gorgeous sequin embellishments.
Abbie Cornish in a deliciously sequined tangerine dress at the premiere of RoboCop held at the BFI Imax in London, England, on February 5, 2014
She styled it with an assortment of gold jewelry and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch.
Her hair was parted to one side to show off her flawless makeup. We couldn’t get a clear look at her shoes, but Abbie was wearing a pair of vegan shoes from Shiekh Shoes.
Abbie Cornish completes her Elie Saab sequined gown with understated heels from Shiekh Shoes, allowing the rich tangerine embellishment and fluid hemline to command attention with every step
More Red Carpet Heel Moments From the RoboCop Premiere Cast
If Olivia Munn’s satin Louboutins, Chloe Sims’ gold pumps, Katie Price’s fur-trimmed Alexander McQueen heels, Jasmin Walia’s dramatic sheer look, and Abbie Cornish’s shimmering Elie Saab moment left you wanting more, these related Your Next Shoes features offer an even closer look at the statement heels and fashion choices tied to the women who made the RoboCop premiere such a memorable red carpet.
👠 Explore More Heel & Shoe Moments From the RoboCop Premiere Cast:
- 📏 Olivia Munn’s height and shoe size feature spotlights how she uses designer heels from labels like Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Sophia Webster to sharpen her proportions.
- 💙 Chloe Sims in electric-blue Giuseppe Zanotti heels pairs bold strappy sandals with a plunging white AQ/AQ midi dress for a high-impact red-carpet look.
- ✨ Katie Price’s outrageous stripper-heels moment leans fully into theatrical fashion with sky-high clear platforms and an over-the-top fairy costume.
- 👢 Jasmin Walia’s over-the-knee boots styling feature offers another Your Next Shoes fashion reference point, showing her in a romper-and-boots look after her heel-obscuring RoboCop premiere gown.
- 🔥 Abbie Cornish in embellished ALDO sandals captures another strong shoe moment from her RoboCop-era style, pairing black embellished heels with a crimson Hervé L. Leroux dress.