Laura Dern Towers in Victorian-Inspired Louboutin “French Tutu” Boots with Kristen Stewart

At the April 2019 premiere of JT LeRoy at ArcLight Hollywood in California, Laura Dern joined co-star Kristen Stewart, who contrasted Dern’s polished look in an embroidered Thom Browne suit and Dr. Martens boots.

Laura Dern, towering in lace-up Louboutin ankle boots and a sleek black leather Derek Lam dress, poses beside a much shorter Kristen Stewart, who rocked a Thom Browne suit and Dr. Martens at the J.T. LeRoy premiere in Hollywood, California, on April 24, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision)

Laura Dern paired a black lamb leather Derek Lam Fall 2019 dress with Christian Louboutin’s “French Tutu” ankle boots, a lace-up style that blended vintage-inspired detailing with the sharp silhouette that defined many of Louboutin’s late-2010s designs.

Laura Dern stepped out in a sleek black lamb leather Derek Lam dress paired with lace-up French Tutu ankle boots by Christian Louboutin at the JT LeRoy premiere

The structured leather dress kept the focus on Laura Dern’s pointed-toe Christian Louboutin boots, with their lace-up front and signature red soles adding contrast against the otherwise monochrome look.

The “French Tutu” ankle boots combined sharp stiletto styling with buttoned detailing inspired by vintage ballet and Victorian gaiter silhouettes, giving the outfit a slightly dramatic edge while maintaining the sleek proportions associated with many of Louboutin’s late-2010s designs.

While this exact style is currently sold out, similar Louboutin ankle boots can still be found at retailers like Nordstrom and Mytheresa.

Black Christian Louboutin French Tutu 100 Leather Ankle Boots, $1,095

Black Christian Louboutin “French Tutu” leather ankle boots featuring vintage-inspired button-front detailing, pointed toes, slim stiletto heels, and the house’s signature red lacquered soles

Tan Christian Louboutin “French Tutu” suede ankle boots featuring vintage-inspired button detailing, sharply pointed toes, slender stiletto heels, and the designer’s signature red lacquered soles

Unlike the designer’s ballet-flat styles, such as the Mamadrague or Ballerina, the French Tutu translated those same delicate references into a structured ankle boot.

Crafted in black nappa leather with the house’s signature red lacquered soles, the style became a standout among collectors drawn to Louboutin’s more dramatic archival footwear.

Laura Dern’s Red Carpet Style Has Always Started With the Shoes

From sharply tailored boots to sculptural metallic pumps, Laura Dern has consistently approached red carpet dressing with footwear that feels polished without becoming predictable. Whether leaning into the dramatic lines of Christian Louboutin heels or the quieter sophistication of suede Santoni boots, her shoe choices often bring structure and personality to otherwise minimal looks.