Emma Roberts has a way of making polished dressing feel effortless—especially when she leans on sharp tailoring and statement footwear to carry a look.
Across both off-duty moments and red carpet appearances, she returns to one designer in particular: Nicholas Kirkwood, whose sculptural yet wearable shoes quietly anchor her style.
Off-Duty Polish: Leather Pants and Nicholas Kirkwood Beya Mules in Beverly Hills (2017)
Running errands in Beverly Hills, Emma built a low-key look around sleek black leather pants and a simple tee, letting her outerwear and shoes do the work.
Her blush-toned Nicholas Kirkwood Beya mules—defined by a pointed toe and subtle gold-accented heel—added just enough structure to elevate the outfit, proving how a refined flat can sharpen even the most casual layers.
Emma Roberts steps out in style at A.P.C., wearing Paige leather pants, Nicholas Kirkwood flat mules, a Coach leopard-print peacoat, and accessorizing with a Balenciaga mini satchel and Warby Parker sunglasses
Keeping it understated, Emma wore a black tee with sleek Paige leather pants, adding an eye-catching twist with a leopard-print Coach jacket draped over her shoulders.
Emma Roberts shopping at French fashion boutique A.P.C. in Beverly Hills on January 4, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
Emma kept her jewelry to a minimum, with only a massive rock on her ring finger and a dainty necklace.
Her red Balenciaga mini satchel added a touch of vibrant color to her ensemble, while her blush-colored mules kept the look chic but comfy.
Emma hid her eyes behind a pair of Warby Parker sunnies and maintained a low-key look with minimal makeup and a fuss-free hairstyle.
Emma Roberts sports classic black sunglasses and a relaxed, shoulder-length hairstyle
Emma Roberts balances off-duty polish with edge in black leather pants, a simple tee, and a leopard-print coat, finished with blush pointed mules and a bold red satchel for a sharp pop of color
Emma wore a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood mules to round out her look. These slip-on mules have pointed toes and about a half-inch of gold detailing on the heels.
Emma Roberts steps out in chic blush-colored slip-on mules featuring a pointed toe and subtle gold detailing on the heel
For more outfit inspiration, check out how Emma Roberts styled her Alberta Ferretti slip-on embroidered mules with jeans.
In February 2015, Your Next Shoes featured her in a chic pair of Sol Sana ‘Malvin’ shoes, which blend mules and booties for a unique, versatile look.
Emma Roberts shows off her effortlessly chic style in blush-colored Nicholas Kirkwood mules
A fan of the British luxury shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood, Emma Roberts sported Nicholas Kirkwood pumps at the 2016 Fox Upfront presentation. We also love the Nicholas Kirkwood satin bow slingbacks she wore to a charity event several years earlier.
Red Carpet Elegance: Armani Suit and Nicholas Kirkwood Satin Bow Slingbacks (2013)
At the Sean Penn and Friends Help Haiti Home Gala, Emma leans into tailored sophistication with a powder-blue Armani suit, offset by delicate Nicholas Kirkwood satin bow slingbacks.
The feminine detailing of the shoes softens the suiting, creating the balance she often returns to—structured clothing paired with sculptural, statement footwear.
Emma Roberts sharpens classic tailoring in a powder-blue Emporio Armani blazer and silk blouse, finishing the look with sleek black trousers, sculptural heels, and a crystal-studded Christian Louboutin Padam clutch
This wasn’t the first time Emma Roberts embraced suiting on the red carpet; she had already explored a more androgynous direction at a Vogue Eyewear launch in New York City, where sharp tailoring and confident styling signaled an early shift toward the polished, suit-forward aesthetic she continues to refine.
Emma Roberts wears a powder blue blazer and Le Vain earrings at the Second Annual Sean Penn and Friends Help Haiti Home Gala benefiting J/P HRO presented by Giorgio Armani in Los Angeles, California, January 12, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
From pointed mules to bow-detailed slingbacks, Emma’s repeated choice of Nicholas Kirkwood highlights a clear styling instinct: she favors shoes that are architectural but wearable, polished but never overpowering.
It’s this consistency that ties her looks together—whether she’s off-duty in denim and leather or stepping onto a red carpet in tailored suiting.
Emma Roberts steps out in black Nicholas Kirkwood satin bow slingbacks, featuring sculptural straps, a delicate crystal-accented bow, and a slim stiletto heel that adds polished height to her tailored look
More Nicholas Kirkwood Moments Worth Revisiting
Emma Roberts’ repeated choice of Nicholas Kirkwood says a lot about her style instincts: she gravitates toward shoes that feel polished, sculptural, and just unexpected enough to make a look memorable without overwhelming it.
For readers who want to explore more of the designer’s signature footwear language, these YNS stories offer a strong next step—from architectural heels to statement sandals and standout celebrity styling moments.
👠 Explore Nicholas Kirkwood Shoe & Fashion Stories:
- 👑 Inside the stylish world of Nicholas Kirkwood is the strongest evergreen starting point, tracing the British designer’s architectural footwear language and linking out to multiple celebrity shoe moments across the YNS archive.
- 💙 Emma Roberts at the 2016 Fox Upfront presentation is a strong Nicholas Kirkwood example, showing how she used the designer’s pumps to sharpen a polished promotional look in New York.
- ✨ Maisie Williams’ Tribeca Film Festival appearance spotlights glitter-soled Nicholas Kirkwood “Outliner” sandals that turned her red carpet look into a true shoe-led statement.
- 🖤 Keira Knightley’s Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year outfit highlights sculptural Nicholas Kirkwood “Carnaby” heels with a lucite heel that perfectly match her refined, architectural styling.
- 🌼 Kerry Washington’s Peter Pilotto and Nicholas Kirkwood pairing is a great fashion-first example of how Kirkwood’s patterned pumps can echo texture and color in a statement dress.
- 🍷 Naomi Watts at the Venice Film Festival features towering burgundy Nicholas Kirkwood platform heels that added dramatic height and bold contrast to her yellow Roksanda dress.