Certain silhouettes define a specific era of red-carpet glamour while remaining relevant long after the step-and-repeat has been rolled up. The Giuseppe Zanotti Rosaline sandal is one such design.
Characterized by its sharp crossover straps and fine crystal detailing, the shoe moved away from the heavy platforms of the early 2010s toward a more delicate, jewelry-like refinement.
💎 Jump to a Rosaline Moment:
The Rosaline reached peak visibility during the 2019 awards season, appearing at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles and the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
By balancing a precarious stiletto height with secure, crystal-encrusted suede straps, Zanotti created a sandal that functioned as a visual extension of the evening’s jewelry.
Today, the design serves as a lasting reference point for sculptural Italian footwear, while Giuseppe Zanotti’s most recent releases are available on Farfetch, where the brand continues to evolve its signature red-carpet silhouettes.
1. Julia Michaels Elevates a Black Strapless Paolo Sebastian Couture Gown With Crystal-Embellished Giuseppe Zanotti Rosaline Sandals
The “What A Time” singer embraced sleek minimalism on the red carpet at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, stepping out in a black strapless wool-crepe Paolo Sebastian Couture Fall 2018 gown that elongated her 5’3″ frame.
Julia Michaels shows off her tattoos at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Apega / Tony Forte)
Known for her petite proportions (and joking that she’s “5’8 in her heart”), Julia balanced the clean silhouette with sparkling Swarovski rings and Hearts On Fire bracelets, proving that strategic styling — from fitted tailoring to sky-high heels in her signature US size 7 — can create statuesque impact on a major awards stage.
She completed her look with crystal-embellished suede slingback sandals.
Julia Michaels pairs her sleek black strapless Paolo Sebastian gown with crystal-embellished suede slingback sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti, adding a refined sparkle to her minimalist red-carpet look at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards
2. Laura Harrier Pairs Custom Louis Vuitton With Black-and-White Giuseppe Zanotti Rosaline Sandals at the Golden Globes
Laura Harrier commanded the red carpet at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in a custom sequined Louis Vuitton gown that shimmered under the lights.
Laura Harrier flaunts her legs on the red carpet at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 6, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Apega / Tony Forte)
Standing at nearly 5’9″, the model-actress leaned into her statuesque frame with the elongated silhouette, allowing the sleek lines to highlight her proportions.
Best known for Spider-Man: Homecoming, Harrier completed the look with sky-high heels in her US size 9, proving that polished tailoring and confident height create effortless red-carpet impact.
Harrier’s choice of custom Louis Vuitton and Zanotti heels carried extra weight that evening, as she was celebrating the Best Motion Picture – Drama nomination for her film BlacKkKlansman, directed by Spike Lee.
Laura Harrier stuns in a custom sequined Louis Vuitton gown at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, pairing the shimmering silhouette with sleek Giuseppe Zanotti heels for a polished red-carpet finish
The American actress and model styled her shimmering printed dress with black-and-white suede Rosaline sandals with crystal embellishments from Giuseppe Zanotti’s Spring/Summer 2019 Collection.
Laura Harrier completes her Golden Globes look with black-and-white suede Giuseppe Zanotti Rosaline sandals, their crystal-embellished crossover straps adding refined sparkle to the sleek stiletto silhouette
Crafted from supple suede and metallic leather, the Giuseppe Zanotti Rosaline sandal is defined by its crystal-encrusted crossover straps and jewelry-like finish.
It’s set on a slender stiletto heel and finished with a leather sole stamped with the house logo—offered in both a more wearable 90mm height and a towering 115mm version favored on the red carpet for its dramatic, leg-lengthening effect.
More Giuseppe Zanotti Shoe Moments Worth Bookmarking
If the Rosaline sandals made you do a double take, you’re not alone—Zanotti’s crystal-leaning silhouettes and sky-high proportions have been red-carpet favorites for years.
Here are more standout features from Your Next Shoes that spotlight his most iconic styles and celebrity pairings.
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- 🔥 Kylie Jenner’s Bold Balmain x Zanotti “Uma” Boots Era — how Zanotti + Balmain fused glam-rock impact.
- 👡 Why Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti’s Iconic Harmony Sandals — classic minimalist heels on style stars like Rihanna and Olivia Holt.
- 💎 Spotlight on Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Harmony Sparkle’ Stilettos — refined stiletto sandals and celebrity styling highlights.
- 🎉 Kate Bosworth Stuns in Giuseppe Zanotti Mules at a Parkinson’s Benefit — modern, crystal-accented sandals with red-carpet polish.