La La Anthony has long embraced her Afro–Puerto Rican heritage, something she spoke about candidly in a 2016 PopSugar essay where she shared that she was raised in a proud Nuyorican household—and yes, she speaks Spanish fluently.
💫 Jump to a Look:
- 1. Gilded Glamour Power Move: LaQuan Smith Gown & Louboutin Pumps
- 2. Crystal Drama: Sol Angelann Gown & PVC Stiletto Pumps
- 3. Multigenerational Elegance: Red Zachary the Label Gown & Gold Sandals
- 4. Modern Neutrals: Dion Lee Lattice Skirt & White Pumps
- 5. Bold Street-Chic: Green Leather Mini & Teal Louboutin Booties
- 6. Rose-Gold Radiance: Tom Ford Sequins & Metallic Sandals
- 7. La La Anthony’s Fashion Legacy: Statement Heels Through the Years
Her reflections on culture, identity, and family offered fans a deeper glimpse into the woman behind the glamour—insight that also helps explain the warmth and confidence she brings to her red-carpet style.
Standing 5ft 5½ (166.4 cm) tall with a US shoe size 8.5, the Power and Unforgettable star knows how to use bold silhouettes and statement heels to create commanding, camera-ready looks that feel both authentic and aspirational.
La La Anthony Commands the 2022 Met Gala in a LaQuan Smith Gown and Louboutin Pumps
Though she’s not someone many would automatically expect to see front and center at the Met, La La Anthony arrived in full power-player mode.
The American TV personality was tapped—along with Vanessa Hudgens—to co-host Vogue’s official 2022 Met Gala live stream, interviewing celebrities as they made their way up the famous steps, and she did it all in a show-stopping look of her own.
La La Anthony stuns in a burgundy LaQuan Smith gown paired with matching satin Christian Louboutin pumps at the 2022 Met Gala, perfectly embodying the night’s Gilded Glamour theme on May 2, 2022, in New York City (Credit: John Nacion / Startraksphoto)
To honor the “Gilded Glamour” dress code, La La chose a deep burgundy LaQuan Smith gown that put a modern spin on old-world opulence. The silky, off-the-shoulder design curved up into a built-in choker that framed her neckline, while the wrap-style skirt opened into a daring thigh-high slit along her left leg.
She finished the look with a sculptural metal flat-top hat by Laurel DeWitt—tipped stylishly to one side and accented with a matching burgundy bow—plus a bevy of David Yurman diamonds, including teardrop earrings and stacked bracelets.
On her feet, La La grounded the entire ensemble with a gorgeous pair of high-heeled Christian Louboutin pumps, their height and sleek silhouette perfectly lengthening her legs and giving her Gilded Age–inspired glamour a sharp, modern edge.
La La Anthony showcases her sculptural burgundy-and-silver Laurel DeWitt headpiece and sparkling David Yurman jewels at the 2022 Met Gala (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
La La Anthony Brings High-Shine Glamour to the 2020 amfAR Gala in Sol Angelann & PVC Stilettos
To the 2020 amfAR New York Gala, La La brought her signature sparkle and sculpted silhouettes to one of New York’s most high-profile charity events.
La La Anthony showcases the sleek, crystal-embellished Sol Angelann gown she wore to the 22nd Annual amfAR Gala in New York
The thigh-high slit of her Sol Angelann gown reveals La La Anthony’s black PVC-accented stiletto pumps at the 22nd Annual amfAR Gala Benefit for AIDS Research on February 5, 2020
La La Anthony dazzles in a glittering black slit gown and clear-paneled stiletto pumps as her son Kiyan Carmelo Anthony complements her elegance in a crisp powder blue suit and white sneakers (Credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock)
Multigenerational Style Moment: La La Anthony, Her Son, and Mother Shine at VH1’s Dear Mama Event
Her confidence was unmistakable on May 6, 2017, when La La stepped out with her son and mother for VH1’s Dear Mama: An Event to Honor Moms—delivering one of her most striking red-carpet moments to date. La La lit up the lavender carpet in a fiery, plunging red gown with a thigh-high slit, anchored by metallic gold strappy sandals that wrapped elegantly up her calves.
Her son kept things fresh in a bright green polo and crisp white jeans paired with classic white sneakers, while her mother opted for timeless sophistication in an off-the-shoulder black dress and chic bronze ankle-strap heels. Together, the three formed a perfectly coordinated family portrait of bold color, effortless polish, and multigenerational style.
La La Anthony arrives at VH1’s 2nd Annual Dear Mama event in Pasadena wearing a sleek red Zachary the Label gown and gold strappy sandals, joined by her son Kiyan and her mother, Carmen Surillo, on May 6, 2017, in Pasadena, California (Credit: TNYF / WENN / FayesVision / Instar)
As she told Latina magazine in 2017, she’s spent years challenging stereotypes and reminding the industry that Latina women come in every shade and texture.
But long before those candid conversations, La La was already turning heads with her fashion choices—often using bold, body-con silhouettes and statement heels to mirror the confidence she carries off-screen.
La La Anthony’s Modern Neutral Look at “The Girlfriend Experience” Premiere
La La Anthony has never been afraid to take fashion risks; thus, the outfit she wore in March 2016 on the black carpet at the New York City premiere of “The Girlfriend Experience” was no surprise.
La La Anthony curls her hair for the New York premiere of “The Girlfriend Experience” on March 30, 2016 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
The then-36-year-old radio and TV personality arrived at The Paris Theater in a taupe cold-shoulder knit top and a white mini skirt with lattice fringed overlay by Dion Lee.
La La Anthony turns heads in a taupe cold-shoulder top and white Dion Lee lattice skirt, styled with sleek white pumps at the premiere of The Girlfriend Experience (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
The “Think Like a Man” star kept her look neutral by accessorizing with a white fabric choker and white leather pumps.
La La Anthony highlights her curves in a nude knit top and sculptural netted skirt, pairing the textured look with a crisp white choker and minimal glam (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
She completed the look with a loose updo, matte nude lipstick, and smoky eyeshadow.
La La Anthony’s white pointed-toe pumps spotlight her cross-anklet foot tattoo as she steps onto the black carpet (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
La La Anthony Stuns in a Green Leather Mini and Teal Louboutin Booties at AOL Build
In December 2015, La La Anthony pulled out all the stops when she arrived at New York City’s AOL Build studios to promote her A&E TV series “Unforgettable.”
La La Anthony steps out in oversized round sunglasses and a sleek, center-parted bun while arriving at AOL Build in New York City on December 3, 2015
The then 36-year-old actress, businesswoman, and New York Times best-selling author gave her BFF Kim Kardashian a run for her money in the booty department in a skintight green leather dress.
La La Anthony waves to fans in a curve-hugging green leather dress cinched with a wide belt and paired with teal Christian Louboutin booties
La La, who was born Alani Nicole Vázquez, accentuated her hourglass curves with a black-and-metal belt and elongated her legs in strappy Christian Louboutin booties.
La La shows off the sculpted fit of her green leather mini and the striking silhouette of her cutout Louboutin booties while greeting fans outside the studio
She pulled her hair back into a sleek center-parted bun to show off her statement earrings and finished off her look with minimal makeup.
La La Anthony turns heads in a fitted green leather dress and sky-high teal Louboutins as she makes her way into AOL Build
La La showed off her sexy feet in Christian Louboutin “Karina” booties from the designer’s Fall 2013 collection.
Another fan of these statement heels is Taylor Swift, who has styled them two very different ways—pairing them with a strapless Reformation “Quince” jumpsuit for a clean, modern moment, and later with a figure-skimming Hervé Léger bodycon dress that leaned into full bombshell glamour.
A closer look reveals the python-textured heel counters and bold red soles of La La’s teal Christian Louboutin “Karina” booties
These blue kohl suede sandals are accented with gold metal details and feature multiple interwoven straps, back zip fastenings, leather ankle straps with buckle fastenings, about 2-inch platforms, and 5.9-inch watersnake heels.
The gold hardware and intricate cutouts of La La’s Christian Louboutin “Karina” booties add edge to her monochromatic green look
La La Anthony Glows in Rose-Gold Tom Ford Sequins at the ‘Chi-Raq’ Premiere
Later that month, La La Anthony commanded attention at the New York premiere of Chi-Raq, showcasing her curves and subtly revealing her signature foot tattoos in a shimmering rose-gold look.
La La Anthony wears her hair down at the premiere of “Chi-Raq” held December 1, 2015, at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City (Credit: WENN / PNP / C.Smith / Dan Jackman / Instar)
The TV personality stunned in a sequined tulle dress by Tom Ford. Intricately embellished with hundreds of shimmering rose gold sequins, her rose gold number features crepe fringing at the cuffs and hem.
Alani Nicole “La La” Anthony styled the figure-skimming dress with a sexy pair of ankle-strap sandals.
La La Anthony shines in a body-hugging rose-gold sequin dress paired with metallic ankle-strap stilettos as she poses with Carmelo Anthony at the Chi-Raq premiere
She was joined at the event by her then-husband, New York Knicks ball player Carmelo Anthony.
La La Anthony’s delicate metallic sandals highlight her cross-anklet tattoo as she steps onto the orange carpet
Her left foot is inked with a cross anklet and a beautiful butterfly. In addition, she has a fairy tattoo on her left ankle.
“My mom always told me, don’t get tattoos, you’re going to regret it,” Anthony revealed to the New York Post in an interview in May 2018.
“I’m like, ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about.’ And now I am removing 90 percent of my tattoos!” she added.
“Let me tell you, getting tattoos removed is the most painful experience in life. Imagine the worst pain and it’s 100 times worse. You can literally smell your skin burning up,” the American television personality stated. “Mom is always right.”
The back view of La La Anthony’s glittering gold stilettos reveals both the sculpted heel detail and the intricate tattoos adorning her ankles
La La Anthony’s Standout Fashion Legacy: Her Most Iconic Shoe Moments
After revisiting some of La La Anthony’s boldest style choices—from sleek leather minis to high-impact red-carpet gowns—it’s clear that her fashion evolution has always been rooted in confidence, glamour, and a love for statement footwear. And these memorable looks are only a glimpse into her broader style story.
La La Anthony stuns in a plunging black gown with a thigh-high slit styled with strappy black stiletto sandals, posing alongside Carmelo Anthony (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
La La Anthony dazzles in an electric blue sequin midi dress with feather trim, pairing the bold look with lace-up PVC stiletto sandals that show off her foot tattoos (Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock)
To explore more of her most iconic shoe and fashion moments, here are a few standout highlights from across the years:
👠 Explore La La Anthony’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- ✨ Her dazzling metallic peep-toe pumps paired with a shimmering Yousef Ali-Jasmi gown at Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball.
- 👗 The custom, see-through Thai Nguyen Atelier gown she wore to the 2017 Met Gala, featuring black diamond accents.
- 🏆 Acting as a correspondent, she interviewed Nicole Kidman at the 2024 Met Gala about the reawakening of her vintage Balenciaga gown.
- 👠 Stepping out in elevated street style alongside Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush during a June 2009 shopping trip in Beverly Hills.