Eva Longoria Sharpens a Backless Cushnie et Ochs Dress With Brian Atwood Besame Pumps

On October 10, 2014, Eva Longoria attended the Variety Power of Women event presented by Lifetime at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, delivering a red-carpet look that balanced restraint, sensuality, and precise styling.

Eva Longoria completes her backless Cushnie et Ochs burgundy dress with nude Brian Atwood “Besame” pumps and a blush Christian Louboutin clutch, letting clean lines and neutral footwear sharpen the look’s sleek, modern finish

How Brian Atwood’s Besame Pumps Anchored a Cushnie et Ochs Moment

She chose a sleeveless burgundy gown by Cushnie et Ochs, defined by a clean crew neckline and a dramatic open back that shifted the focus to silhouette rather than embellishment.

Neutral accessories kept the look grounded: a Christian Louboutin clutch and nude leather “Besame” pumps by Brian Atwood, whose sculptural silhouette reflected the brand’s dominance during its early-2010s red-carpet peak.

At the time, Atwood’s heels were a go-to for celebrities seeking high-impact glamour with clean lines, and the Besame’s leg-lengthening profile delivered exactly that—polished, confident, and unmistakably of its moment without overpowering the dress.

Together, the elements formed a streamlined evening look that still reads as intentional rather than dated years later.

Eva Longoria attends the 2014 Variety Power of Women event presented by Lifetime at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on October 10, 2014, wearing polished makeup and sleek, side-parted hair, complementing her understated yet confident red-carpet look (Credit: Apega / WENN)

Longoria has also worn many of the designer’s other high heels, including Brian Atwood’s Zenith Lux pumps and his Vanity chain-and-fringe-trimmed sandals.

The look sparked mixed reactions at the time, with some fashion observers questioning the overall styling rather than the individual pieces.

One element that consistently stood out, however, was the footwear: Brian Atwood’s slip-on “Besame” pumps, designed with subtle wave detailing that follows the curve of the arch and creates a refined, leg-lengthening line.

The Brian Atwood “Besame” pump features a softly sculpted nude patent leather silhouette with subtle wave detailing along the vamp, designed to flatter the arch and create a clean, leg-lengthening line

More of Eva Longoria’s Best Shoe Moments on Your Next Shoes

From red-carpet premieres to press-tour appearances and television outings, Eva Longoria’s footwear choices consistently reflect her polished, detail-driven approach to style.

If this Brian Atwood moment caught your eye, explore more of her standout shoe and fashion looks below—each highlighting how strategic heel choices continue to shape her signature silhouette.