When you and your best friend deliver effortless, casual-chic coordination, even a simple outdoor lunch turns into a street-style moment the paparazzi can’t resist.
That’s exactly what happened when we spotted Karrueche Tran — and her shoes — enjoying an al fresco meal with her longtime BFF, pop star Christina Milian, at Mauro’s in Los Angeles.
Karrueche Tran wears a black Topshop bodysuit in West Hollywood on May 24, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
Karrueche stepped out on a cool afternoon in a black Topshop bodysuit paired with overly holey cigarette jeans from Zara.
Karrueche Tran pairs a sleek black Topshop bodysuit with ripped Zara jeans, a black-and-white Dior “Lady Dior” tote, and silver Tom Ford padlock sandals for an elevated casual-chic lunch look
Tom Ford’s Padlock Sandals and the Designer’s Legacy of Glamour
The actress elevated her off-duty look with a black-and-white Dior “Lady Dior” tote and silver Tom Ford padlock sandals — a design rooted in the unapologetic, high-octane glamour that made Ford one of the most influential American designers of his generation.
From revitalizing Gucci in the 1990s with sleek tailoring and provocative marketing to launching his own label defined by raw sensuality and sharp modern lines, Ford’s creations — like the instantly recognizable padlock heel — embody his ability to fuse sex appeal with timeless sophistication.
Karrueche Tran elevates distressed denim with silver Tom Ford padlock sandals, complete with the brand’s signature lock-and-key detail and towering metallic stiletto heel
Tom Ford Padlock Shoes in Celebrity Style
First introduced in the early 2010s and championed by stars like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez, the padlock shoe has become a Tom Ford signature, embodying the brand’s glamorous, femme fatale edge and maintaining timeless appeal through countless reinventions.
👞 Explore Tom Ford’s Iconic Padlock Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 📏 Who Looks Best in White Tom Ford Padlock Pumps: Kim Kardashian or Jennifer Lopez? — a side-by-side style showdown featuring the sleek white patent padlock pumps.
- 📏 Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Chanel With Iconic Tom Ford Padlock Pumps — J.Lo elevated lace Chanel with metallic padlock heels.
- 📏 Naomi Watts in Golden Padlock-Detailed Tom Ford Pumps — red carpet glamour with shimmering metallic padlock pumps.
- 📏 Khloé Kardashian Serves Ice Cream in Tom Ford Pumps — casual chic in pink double-ankle strap padlock pumps.
- 📏 Rihanna’s Stunning Date-Night Looks with A$AP Rocky (Tom Ford Heels) — modern femme fatale style in Tom Ford padlock sandals.
While waiting for their food, Christina lightened the mood with a playful walk that had Karrueche laughing. She kept her look casual yet polished in a denim-on-denim ensemble layered under a sleek black leather jacket.
Christina Milian keeps it casual in denim and a leather jacket while sharing a lighthearted lunch at Mauro’s café in Los Angeles with her friend Karrueche Tran
From casual lunches to red carpet premieres, Karrueche has proven that her shoe choices are anything but ordinary — consistently blending playful street style with high-fashion edge.
More Karrueche Tran Shoe & Fashion Highlights
👞 Explore Karrueche Tran’s Best Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Karrueche Tran’s Height and Heels: How She Elevates Her 5’0¾” Frame — a profile of her height, shoe size, and how she uses heels to boost her stature.
- 📏 How Karrueche Tran’s Pink Balenciaga Mules Became a Quiet Fashion Icon — coverage of her bold pink Balenciaga wedge mules in casual chic street style.
- 📏 Karrueche Tran Shines in Handmade Rhinestone Sandals — a feature on her wearing strappy, rhinestone-detailed Alzúarr sandals to complete a glam look.
- 📏 Karrueche Tran Wears Head-Turning Christian Louboutin ‘Miziggoo’ Sandals — her red carpet moment in edgy, spike-detailed Louboutin sandals.