Why Heidi Klum and the Red Carpet Elite Still Obsess Over Saint Laurent “Jane” Sandals

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On June 23, 2016, Heidi Klum celebrated the launch of her “Heidi by Heidi Klum” lingerie line at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

Heidi Klum wears her hair down during a lingerie trunk eventHeidi Klum wears her hair down during a lingerie trunk event held on June 23, 2016, at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City (Credit: Andres Otero / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)

Hosting the event from a branded ice cream truck, she opted for a monochromatic look that balanced structured tailoring with sheer textures.

Heidi Klum poses with models outside Macy’s Herald Square, promoting her lingerie line in a sleek black mesh-paneled ensemble paired with strappy heelsHeidi Klum poses with models outside Macy’s Herald Square, promoting her lingerie line in a sleek black mesh-paneled ensemble paired with strappy heels

She wore a black two-piece ensemble by Mason by Michelle Mason, featuring a sleeveless top with a mesh-paneled V-neckline and a matching asymmetric mini skirt.

The outfit highlighted the geometric details often found in Michelle Mason’s designs, paired simply with gold jewelry and a natural beauty look.

At the Heidi by Heidi Klum launch event, she highlights a plunging illusion neckline and asymmetrical skirt, anchored by minimalist black ankle-strap sandalsAt the Heidi by Heidi Klum launch event, she highlights a plunging illusion neckline and asymmetrical skirt, anchored by minimalist black ankle-strap sandals

The German model completed the silhouette with a middle parting and a soft peach lip, keeping the focus on the skirt’s sharp lines.

Standing at her branded ice cream truck, Heidi brings a playful edge to the event while keeping her look sharp with streamlined black heelsStanding at her branded ice cream truck, Heidi brings a playful edge to the event while keeping her look sharp with streamlined black heels

Heidi styled the look with minimal gold jewelry, allowing her assets to do the talking.

Close-up and side profile views reveal the sheer polka-dot paneling and precise tailoring of her dress, complemented by barely-there Saint Laurent sandalsClose-up and side profile views reveal the sheer polka-dot paneling and precise tailoring of her dress, complemented by barely-there Saint Laurent sandals

Holding pieces from her collection, Heidi showcases the outfit’s sculptural lines and leg-lengthening effect enhanced by her pared-back footwear choiceHolding pieces from her collection, Heidi showcases the outfit’s sculptural lines and leg-lengthening effect, enhanced by her pared-back footwear choice

Heidi stood tall in a classic pair of black leather sandals.

A detailed shot of her feet captures the delicate toe strap, slim ankle buckle, and glossy finish of her Saint Laurent “Jane” sandals against a polished pedicureA detailed shot of her feet captures the delicate toe strap, slim ankle buckle, and glossy finish of her Saint Laurent “Jane” sandals against a polished pedicure

She showed off her feet in her favorite Saint Laurent “Jane” sandals, which feature buckled ankle straps and about 4.5-inch heels.

Heidi Klum displays her feet in timeless black "Jane" sandalsHeidi Klum displays her feet in timeless black “Jane” sandals

Why Saint Laurent’s “Jane” Sandals Remain a Red Carpet Essential

Stripped back to its most essential lines, the Saint Laurent “Jane” sandal has become a quiet power player on the red carpet—defined by razor-thin straps, a precise ankle buckle, and a leg-lengthening stiletto that complements rather than competes.

Whether paired with sculptural tailoring, fluid evening gowns, or bold prints, the silhouette consistently sharpens proportions and anchors the entire look with understated confidence.

From Heidi Klum to Jennifer Aniston, its enduring appeal lies in its ability to disappear just enough to let great styling take center stage—while still doing all the work behind the scenes.

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You can explore current and reissued versions of these Saint Laurent sandals at Farfetch and Mytheresa, as Heidi’s exact pair has since sold out but continues to live on through updated iterations of the iconic “Jane” silhouette.

Black Saint Laurent “Jane” Leather Sandals featuring a sleek ankle strap, minimalist toe band, and a leg-lengthening stiletto silhouetteBlack Saint Laurent “Jane” Leather Sandals featuring a sleek ankle strap, minimalist toe band, and a leg-lengthening stiletto silhouette

Black Saint Laurent “Jane” Leather Sandals, originally retailing at $695Black Saint Laurent “Jane” Leather Sandals, originally retailing at $695