Throughout 2019, Gabrielle Union’s red carpet appearances served as a consistent study in structural silhouettes and bold footwear choices.
From international premieres to the annual awards circuit, her wardrobe leaned into architectural designs from names like Cong Tri and Valentino.
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Looking back at this specific chapter of her style evolution, the focus remained on a balance of classic glamour and emerging designers. Here is a retrospective of the looks and footwear that defined Union’s 2019 aesthetic.
Dramatic in Black: Gabrielle Union Stuns in Cong Tri at L.A.’s Finest Premiere
In May 2019, Gabrielle Union joined Jessica Alba for the premiere of L.A.’s Finest at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles.

She flashed her legs in a stunning dress from fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri and Eva Fehren jewelry.

Color-Pop Glam: Gabrielle Union Shines in Her Own Collection and Metallic Sandals
In March 2019, the Bring It On actress wore a Dean Davidson reverse choker to the kick-off celebration for the new season of America’s Got Talent at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.

She wore a colorful dress from her Gabrielle Union collection with New York & Company and showed off her sexy feet in metallic sandals from Chloe Gosselin.

Silver Jacquard Elegance: Gabrielle Union Wears Maticevski for Charity Gala
In February 2019, she attended The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening Benefit Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. How do you like her strapless Maticevski Spring 2019 jacquard dress?
She styled her gorgeous dress with Olgana Paris shoes and Anita Ko jewelry while carrying a Tyler Ellis bag.

Valentino in Red: Gabrielle Union Brings Timeless Drama to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The “10 Things I Hate About You” actress looked terrific in a Valentino Fall 2018 Haute Couture gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
At Gabrielle Union’s height, wearing a long dress is much easier than for someone short!

👠 Step Inside Gabrielle Union’s Signature Heel Era
From sculptural red carpet gowns to sleek, minimalist sandals and sky-high platforms, Gabrielle Union’s style is defined by a confident balance of structure and sensuality—always grounded in standout footwear.
Whether she’s embracing bold color, classic monochrome, or intricate couture textures, her shoe choices consistently sharpen the impact of every look.
Explore more of her most memorable designer heels, fashion moments, and style evolution across the Your Next Shoes archives below.
👠 Explore Gabrielle Union’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’6¾” (169.5 cm) and regularly reaching for heels from labels like Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Casadei, and Diane von Furstenberg, Gabrielle Union’s height-and-shoe-size feature is the best evergreen starting point for revisiting her most recognizable designer footwear moments.
- ✨ Her 2016 BET Awards appearance paired a one-shoulder Marc Jacobs dress with gold heels, capturing the sleek, high-impact glamour that defines many of her best shoe moments.
- 🖤 Gabrielle Union’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party look delivered monochrome drama in an embellished Ralph Lauren gown, with the styling tied together by concealed platform heels and Dwyane Wade’s sharp Prada tailoring.
- 👢 Her Cheaper by the Dozen promo style story highlights everything from Andrea Wazen platform heels at the premiere to pointed brown knee-high boots and other fashion-forward press looks.