Back on August 30, 2015, Selena Gomez hit the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, debuting a dramatically different beauty look: long, dark, voluminous curls paired with a sleek black Calvin Klein Collection dress.
Selena Gomez flips her long curled hair while posing on the red carpet at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Apega)
Her appearance marked one of the more understated moments of her mid-2010s red-carpet era. While the silhouette skewed more conservative than her usual VMAs choices, the look offered a subtle, minimalist take on early-2015’s leather-paneled trend.
Selena Gomez shows off her voluminous side-swept curls and soft glam makeup at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
Aquazzura’s “Bel Air” Platforms Complete Selena’s Look — Later Seen on Amber Valletta
She accessorized with an Ara Vartanian bracelet and rounded off the ensemble with a pair of suede “Bel Air” platform sandals from Aquazzura.
A few months later, Amber Valletta wore the metallic version of Aquazzura’s “Bel Air” heels on the red carpet of The Art of Elysium 2016 Heaven Gala held in Los Angeles.
Selena Gomez displays her full head-to-toe Calvin Klein Collection black look from multiple angles at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
However, Selena was far from the only star to make a statement with her footwear. The 2015 MTV VMAs featured several other memorable shoe moments, contrasting Selena’s towering black heels.
Flat Gold Sandals Steal the Spotlight: Karlie Kloss & Hailee Steinfeld
Karlie Kloss delivered one of the night’s standout footwear moments in a bold orange Louis Vuitton gown paired with shimmering flat gold Giuseppe Zanotti sandals. This chic no-heel choice contrasted perfectly with the evening’s sky-high stilettos.
Hailee Steinfeld also impressed at the same event, arriving in a white jumpsuit and finishing her look with gold-tone calf-leather “Octavia” sandals by Charlotte Olympia, adding polished metallic shine to her minimalist ensemble.
Selena Gomez steps onto the carpet in black suede Aquazzura “Bel Air” platform sandals, revealing their towering block heels
A Final Look at Selena’s Aquazzura Moment
Even in a subdued Calvin Klein dress, Selena’s Aquazzura platforms delivered the kind of red-carpet punch that defined her mid-2010s style era. Keep scrolling for more of her Aquazzura moments and related footwear features.
🎬 Explore Selena Gomez & Aquazzura Shoe-Moments:
- 📌 Selena Gomez’s Height and Heels: How the 5′4¾″ Star Uses Sky-High Pumps — Highlights Selena’s footwear evolution, including Aquazzura styles.
- 📌 The Ultimate Vanity Fair Oscars Shoe Roundup: Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Ana de Armas & More — Features Selena and mentions Aquazzura among other red-carpet brands.
- 📌 The Ultimate Shoe Guide: 13 Most Popular Brands Every Fashion-Forward Woman Should Know — Lists Aquazzura as a key luxury label and cites Selena among celebrity fans.
- 📌 Selena Gomez’s Gold & Silver Aquazzura La Di Da Platform Heels — She wore Aquazzura La Di Da gold and silver platform heels at the 2020 Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles.
- 📌 Selena Gomez Shows Off Stomach in Snakeskin Crop Top — A Selena fashion feature with Aquazzura-style sandal references.
- 📌 Bulgari’s ‘From Rome to NYC’ Party – Celebrities — Highlights Aquazzura “Purist” sandals and includes Selena among celebs linked to the brand.
Aquazzura’s black suede “Bel Air” platform sandal features a towering block heel, stud-accented straps, and a chic lace-up ankle tie for bold, height-boosting glamour