At the New York premiere of the 2016 Australian biographical drama Lion at the Museum of Modern Art, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban made a polished red-carpet appearance that quietly shifted attention away from the tabloid rumors surrounding their marriage at the time.
Nicole Kidman’s dress featured a high-buttoned neck and exquisite sequin embellishments
Nicole leaned into romantic, layered evening dressing in a printed Rodarte chiffon gown with delicate ruffle detailing, sequin embellishments, and a high buttoned neckline.
Instead of competing with the dress’s movement and texture, she kept the accessories restrained and let her footwear bring structure to the look.
Nicole Kidman wore a printed chiffon dress with elegant ruffle layers designed by Rodarte at the New York premiere of “Lion” held at the Museum of Modern Art on November 16, 2016 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
The actress styled the gown with Olivier Theyskens’ elusive “Seyrig” sandals, a sculptural black design from the designer’s revived namesake label.
Nicole Kidman shows off her feet in Olivier Theyskens’ strappy “Seyrig” sandals, a delicate black cage-style design that added sharp structure to her romantic Rodarte gown
Featuring slim straps, a sharply curved silhouette, and a subtle metallic finish, the heels added a darker, more directional edge beneath the softness of the flowing Rodarte dress.
Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, made a public appearance together, dispelling the divorce rumors
Olivier Theyskens’ Lasting Influence on Fashion Footwear
Although Olivier Theyskens is best known for his romantic gowns and sharply tailored silhouettes, shoes have always played an important role in his design language. Since launching his namesake label in the late 1990s, the Belgian designer has built a cult following for footwear that mirrors the mood of his clothing — dark, architectural, and slightly subversive.
From razor-sharp boots and sleek city wedges to the gravity-defying heelless platforms he introduced during his Nina Ricci era, Theyskens consistently treated shoes as more than accessories. Even his commercially successful years at Theory produced streamlined pointed-toe booties and wedges that became staples at luxury retailers like Barneys and Saks Fifth Avenue.
🖤 Explore Olivier Theyskens Fashion & Shoe Moments:
- ✨ Maisie Williams paired a sculpted Olivier Theyskens dress with ornate Prada Baroque sandals, creating a striking contrast between minimalist tailoring and decorative gold-trimmed heels.
- 🌹 Maya Hawke balanced an Olivier Theyskens suit with Rupert Sanderson satin pumps, mixing sharp tailoring, a satin bustier, and sleek ankle-strap heels at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere.
- 🖤 Nicole Kidman embraced Olivier Theyskens’ darker aesthetic in a velvet dress and Giuseppe Zanotti “Janice High” boots, letting the pointed cuissard silhouette dominate the red carpet look.
- 👠 Jennifer Aniston wore a dramatic Olivier Theyskens bustier gown with Christian Louboutin “Loubi Queen” sandals, pairing sheer electric pleats with delicate crystal-embellished heels.
- 🔥 Kourtney Kardashian styled an Olivier Theyskens corset dress with Manolo Blahnik “Leva” sandals, leaning fully into the dark romantic mood of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Today, vintage Olivier Theyskens footwear — particularly styles from his early collections and Nina Ricci years — remains highly sought-after among collectors for its dramatic proportions, premium materials, and unmistakably gothic elegance.