At the 2012 Comic-Con International in San Diego, Kristen Stewart joined her castmates to promote the final installment of the “Twilight” saga.
Known for her preference for edge and comfort over traditional red-carpet glamour—seen in her more formal turns like the 2012 Met Ball—Stewart frequently used these fan-focused events to showcase a more relaxed, approachable personal style.
This particular appearance is a standout example of the “indie-sleaze” and high-fashion streetwear fusion that dominated the early 2010s, specifically highlighting the rise of the designer wedge sneaker.
Kristen Stewart wears her hair down as she poses with Mackenzie Foy, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner at the panel for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” held on July 12, 2012, during Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center (Credit: Visual / WENN)
Kristen Stewart joined author Stephenie Meyer and co-stars Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, and Mackenzie Foy for the Comic-Con International 2012 panel of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” in San Diego on July 12.
The “Crimes of the Future” star wore a Fluxus crop top and a yellow BCBG miniskirt to the panel.
Kristen Stewart balances casual edge and early-2010s cool in a Fluxus crop top, a neon-yellow BCBG miniskirt, and black hidden-wedge sneakers (Credit: Visual / WENN)
She finished her look with black leather Barbara Bui wedge sneakers, adding extra height to her 5ft 3 ¾ (161.9 cm) frame. The actress wears a US size 6.5.
Kristen Stewart elevates her Comic-Con look with Barbara Bui’s signature hidden wedge-heel sneakers, combining comfort with height-boosting style
While Stewart’s Comic-Con ensemble remains a quintessential example of her personal style, it is just one of many times Barbara Bui’s rock-chic designs have graced the feet of Hollywood’s elite.
👠 Explore Barbara Bui Celebrity Shoe Moments:
- 📏 See Kristen Stewart’s Spring/Summer 2012 pairing of blue Barbara Bui pumps with a Stella McCartney mini dress.
- 🌟 Check out Miranda Kerr rocking ‘Punky’ black suede wedge ankle boots by Barbara Bui in NYC street‑style in late 2012 (updated Jan 2025).
- 💃 Admire Lea Michele’s bright orange‑red Barbara Bui suede pumps at the Family Equality Council Awards Dinner in 2015.
- 🎤 Don’t miss Brandy wearing glittered ‘Bengale’ ankle booties from Barbara Bui’s AW 2012 collection at the AMAs.
- 📍 Spot Barbara Bui’s signature style profile to better understand the rock‑chic design ethos behind these celebrity looks.
Kristen Stewart’s Barbara Bui Wedge Sneakers Add Hidden Height
Kristen Stewart’s wedge sneakers featured a hidden heel that added a few inches to her height. While this exact style is no longer available, you can shop the latest designs from Barbara Bui — a prominent French fashion designer known for her sophisticated, rock-and-roll aesthetic and masterful leather craftsmanship — at Farfetch.
Barbara Bui black leather high-top sneakers with a concealed wedge heel and mirrored metallic panel
They also come in a variety of python, leather, and mirrored leather:
Barbara Bui Python and Leather Sneakers, $793.07
Barbara Bui Mirrored Leather Sneakers, $518.54
The Rise and Legacy of the Designer Wedge Sneaker
Stewart’s Barbara Bui moment was part of a broader shift in fashion history, in which athletic silhouettes were reimagined with a high-fashion lift.
This “hidden heel” phenomenon quickly moved from the runways of Paris to the wardrobes of the world’s biggest style icons.
👟 Wedge sneakers first gained significant popularity in the early 2010s, particularly around 2011–2012, largely driven by Isabel Marant’s release of the “Bobby” (originally called “Bekett”) sneaker in 2011—a high‑top sneaker with a hidden wedge heel.
- 📍 See Nicky Hilton’s effortless street‑style moment in Isabel Marant “Bobby” wedge sneakers.
- ⚡️ Read about Nicole Scherzinger rocking Nike Dunk Sky Hi hidden‑wedge sneakers during a casual London outing in 2013.
- 🎤 Check out Aluna Francis’s bold look: Giuseppe Zanotti wedge sneakers on the red carpet (2013).
- 🚶♀️ Explore Ariana Grande’s street‑chic outfit featuring MICHAEL Michael Kors wedge sneakers in early 2014.