Selena Gomez Glows in Irina Shabayeva Dress and Christian Louboutin ‘Brandaplato’ Sandals at the People’s Choice Awards

It’s hard to forget Selena Gomez’s rise to stardom in the early 2010s.

Back in 2011, fresh off her success on Wizards of Waverly Place and her chart-topping music with The Scene, the then‑18‑year‑old captured headlines at the People’s Choice Awards, where she took home the award for Favorite Breakout Artist.

A close-up of Selena Gomez highlighting her radiant smile, voluminous waves, and intricate gold hoop earrings, complementing her printed strapless dress at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards

Project Runway Winner Irina Shabayeva Dresses Selena Gomez in Couture-Inspired Elegance

Selena’s printed blue strapless dress was designed by Irina Shabayeva, a Georgian‑American fashion designer best known for winning Season 6 of Project Runway in 2009. It featured an asymmetrical hem that perfectly balanced youthful playfulness with red-carpet polish.

A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, Shabayeva has established a reputation for her high-end, couture-inspired aesthetic, often drawing inspiration from designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier.

After her Project Runway win, Shabayeva’s career flourished with collections for retailers like HSN, Kleinfeld’s, and Macy’s, along with custom red‑carpet pieces for celebrities including Selena Gomez and Carrie Underwood. Her “butterfly dress” for Gomez at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards remains one of her most memorable early creations. Today, as Creative Director at Maison MJZ, she continues to shape luxury ready‑to‑wear and couture collections.

Selena Gomez and The Scene show off their People’s Choice Award for Favorite Breakout Artist backstage at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 5, 2011 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / AdMedia)

She finished the look with a pair of Christian Louboutin ‘Brandaplato’ sandals, showing an early affinity for the designer’s now-iconic red‑soled heels. This shoe choice would become a hallmark of her evolving style.

Selena Gomez makes a stunning entrance in a printed blue and green strapless dress by Irina Shabayeva, featuring a dramatic asymmetrical high-low hem, at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards

That night was Selena’s night. Everything went perfectly for her. I mean, she even overshadowed her gal pal Taylor Swift in the fashion arena.

Complementing the dress were Selena’s Christian Louboutin ‘Brandaplato’ sandals — a glamorous, dainty red‑soled choice that cemented her status as one of Louboutin’s most stylish young fans.

Close-up of Selena Gomez’s feet in her metallic gold Christian Louboutin ‘Brandaplato’ platform heels, featuring intricate criss-cross straps, at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards

Golden Glamour: Selena Gomez Stuns in Erin Fetherston with Brian Atwood Heels

To the Teen Choice Awards later the same year, Selena paired a golden Erin Fetherston dress with an M.C.L. By Matthew Campbell Laurenza minaudière and Brian Atwood heels.

Selena Gomez radiates golden glamour in a strapless Erin Fetherston dress with draped white detailing, arriving at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City on August 7, 2011

Selena Gomez clutches a vibrant magenta M.C.L. By Matthew Campbell Laurenza minaudière, featuring a striking snakeskin texture and a jewel-encrusted star clasp

Selena Gomez highlights her vibrant style with Brian Atwood heels, featuring eye-catching purple straps and playful peach floral detailing

Selena Gomez’s Ever-Evolving Shoe Game

From her early red-carpet wins in Irina Shabayeva and Christian Louboutin to her more recent high-fashion moments, Selena continues to prove she’s a true style chameleon. Explore some of her standout shoe and fashion highlights over the years: