At the 2015 Kids’ Choice Awards at The Forum in Los Angeles, Zendaya leaned into the clean, minimal sandal trend that dominated mid-2010s red carpets.
Her coordinated DKNY set — a striped cotton pullover and matching midi skirt — kept the look graphic and youthful, while her bright red Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals added one of the decade’s defining celebrity shoe silhouettes.
Zendaya debuts a sculptural bob haircut with a gold Masai-inspired choker at the 2015 Kids’ Choice Awards, complementing her striped DKNY look with sleek, mod-inspired glamour
The slim, single-band sandals worked especially well with the outfit’s sporty lines, adding a polished finish without competing with the bold stripes.
Zendaya styled the shoes with stacked gold bangles and a statement choker necklace, balancing the simplicity of the heels with heavier jewelry details.
Her 2015 KCA look is a masterclass in the ‘Rule of Three.’ By keeping the base outfit graphic—featuring a mix of yellow, mint, and burgundy stripes—she used her accessories to create three distinct ‘anchor points.’ The gold Masai choker, the red Weitzman heels, and the fuchsia Ethan K clutch provided pops of color and texture that complemented the palette without making the look feel cluttered.
Zendaya pairs a striped DKNY knit top and midi skirt with red Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals at the 2015 Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 28, 2015 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza)
By 2015, the Stuart Weitzman Nudist had already become a major red-carpet staple thanks to its minimalist shape, thin ankle strap, and leg-lengthening effect.
Zendaya’s red version added contrast against the monochrome outfit while showing why the silhouette remained a celebrity favorite throughout the decade.
Zendaya styles her look with red Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” ankle-strap sandals featuring the silhouette’s signature barely-there straps and slender stiletto heel
Zendaya wasn’t the only celebrity drawn to the barely-there silhouette. Throughout the mid-2010s, the Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” became one of Hollywood’s most frequently worn red-carpet sandals, appearing on actresses, musicians, and models across premieres, award shows, and fashion events.
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- 💫 Heidi Klum’s geranium suede “Nudist” sandals sharpened her sheer Atelier Versace gown with a vivid pop of color and the silhouette’s signature leg-lengthening effect.
- 🌟 Her glittering Golden Globes “Nudist” sandals echoed the shimmer of a silver Marchesa fringe gown while keeping the look sleek and elongated.
- 🎉 January Jones paired nude Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals with Peter Pilotto, letting the minimalist heel balance a bold printed mini dress.
- 🏆 Willow Shields grounded her striped Alfredo Villalba dress with gold “Nudist” sandals, showing how the simple ankle-strap heel could steady even a graphic young-Hollywood look.
- 🔥 Bella Thorne’s Alberta Ferretti gown met Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals in a bright red-carpet pairing that let the flowing chiffon stay dramatic without heavy footwear.