Best Shoes at Veuve Clicquot’s Solaire Culture Event: Gwyneth Paltrow, Gal Gadot, Ella Balinska & More

Veuve Clicquot marked its 250th anniversary with Solaire Culture, a global traveling exhibition celebrating the house’s legacy and the visionary woman behind it, Madame Clicquot.

Known as the Grande Dame of Champagne, she revolutionized the industry with innovations like the riddling process, the first vintage champagne, and the first known blended rosé.

As part of the exhibition’s international tour—which opened in Tokyo before making its way to Los Angeles—Hollywood’s fashion set stepped out to toast the milestone. The Beverly Hills stop drew a star-powered guest list, with celebrities bringing their own brand of red-carpet polish to the sunny, champagne-soaked celebration.

From Iron Man’s Gwyneth Paltrow to Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot, these were the standout looks from the Solaire Culture exhibition’s Los Angeles opening.

1. Gwyneth Paltrow Stuns in a Sculptural Carolina Herrera Cutout Gown

Proving age is just a number, the Goop founder flaunted her abs and legs in a black-and-white striped dress by Carolina Herrera.

It hails from the Spring 2023 collection, inspired by one of creative director Wes Gordon’s favorite childhood books, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Gwyneth Paltrow brings modern elegance to the Veuve Clicquot Solaire Culture exhibition in Beverly Hills, pairing her striped Carolina Herrera cutout gown with sleek black ankle-strap sandals on October 25, 2022 (Credit: Faye’s Vision/Cover Images)

A Sculptural Carolina Herrera Gown Paired With Minimalist Black Sandals

The cutout maxi featured a one-shoulder design, billowing sleeves, and a sculpted floral corsage on the shoulder. It also had a large torso cutout and a voluminous wrap-style skirt with a daring thigh-high slit and a dramatic train.

Gwyneth amped up the leggy appearance by slipping her big feet into a pair of black suede sandals with thick toe straps, thin ankle straps, and high heels.

Gwyneth Paltrow flashes her legs and abs in a black-and-white striped Carolina Herrera gown (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Adding some bling to the look, The Royal Tenenbaums actress accessorized with a selection of Ana Khouri jewelry, including multiple earrings, bracelets, and rings.

She then wore her golden tresses down and opted for minimal makeup, with mascara and pink lipstick, to emphasize her dress.

Gwyneth Paltrow wears minimal makeup with mascara and pink lipstick and styles her blonde hair in soft waves (Credit: Faye’s Vision/Cover Images)

2. Gal Gadot Brings Bold Monochrome Energy in Michael Kors Zebra Print

Showing her wild side, the Red Notice actress wore a zebra-print dress from Michael Kors’ Spring 2023 collection.

The form-fitting viscose sheath dress highlighted Gal Gadot’s enviable athletic figure. Aside from the figure-skimming fit, it also features thin shoulder straps, a low-cut scoop neckline, and a midi hem.

Gal Gadot shows off her athletic figure in a form-fitting Michael Kors zebra dress, finishing the look with sleek black strappy sandals at the Veuve Clicquot Solaire Culture exhibition (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Tiffany & Co. Diamonds and Minimalist Glam to Match the Monochrome Look

As the new face of Tiffany & Co., Gal Gadot, of course, accessorized with a pair of earrings from the luxury jewelry retailer. She wore the $14,500 Link earrings in white gold with pavé diamonds, paired with a set of dainty diamond rings.

Carrying a black Tyler Ellis clutch, the Fast & Furious actress swept her wavy brown tresses to one side and opted for minimal makeup. She highlighted her eyes with winged eyeliner and added a hint of blush and a swipe of nude lipstick to the look.

Gal Gadot accessorizes with Tiffany & Co. earrings and glams up with winged eyeliner and a side-swept hairstyle (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Black Satin Strappy Heels Tie Together Her Monochrome Moment

Keeping things coordinated, Yaron Varsano’s wife of 14 years wore black nail polish and rounded out her ensemble with strappy black satin sandals.

Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart curated Gal Gadot’s chic look.

Gal Gadot shows off her polished black pedicure in sleek strappy satin sandals that perfectly finish her monochrome look (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

3. Ella Balinska Delivers High-Impact Edge in Sequined LaPointe

Charlie’s Angels’ Ella Balinska gave off a badass vibe in an all-black sequined look from LaPointe.

Showcasing her flat abs, the 26-year-old actress wore a shimmering, long-sleeve, mock-neck, cropped top. She paired it with coordinating sequined shorts featuring a Bermuda-style silhouette, a matching belt, and a concealed front zipper.

Ella Balinska brings high-impact edge to the Veuve Clicquot Solaire Culture exhibition in a sequined LaPointe crop-top set paired with glossy over-the-knee patent leather boots (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Edgy Patent Leather Boots Add a High-Impact Finish

Taking things up a notch, Ella paired her sparkling ensemble with over-the-knee boots in glossy patent leather. These edgy boots have ruched shafts, trendy square toes, and high block heels.

A closer look at Ella Balinska’s striking over-the-knee patent leather boots, featuring ruched shafts, square toes, and towering block heels (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Silver Statement Jewelry and Edgy, Sleek Glam Complete Her Look

Balinska lent her look an extra sparkle with an array of silver jewelry, including multiple chain earrings, ear cuffs, and rings.

For her glam, the Resident Evil series star opted for an edgy look with a slick center-parted updo, smoky eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, mascara, and nude pink lipstick.

Ella Balinska stuns with sleek, center-parted glam and crystal-draped earrings that add edge to her sequined look (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

4. Katharine McPhee Glows in a Sleek Three-Piece White Ensemble

Katharine McPhee opted for a sophisticated yet sexy look, flashing some skin in a coordinating three-piece white ensemble.

David Foster’s wife flaunted her cleavage in a white textured bandeau top and showed a hint of abs in a matching pencil skirt that had a daring front slit.

Katharine McPhee stuns at the Veuve Clicquot Solaire Culture exhibition in a chic three-piece white ensemble paired with crystal-embellished Alevi “Alicia” wraparound pumps (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Sparkling Alevi “Alicia” Pumps With Clear Toes and Crystal Straps

She then layered the look underneath a white coat, which she draped over her shoulders, and finished her ensemble with clear wraparound pumps by Alevi.

A close-up of Katharine McPhee’s Alevi “Alicia” pumps, featuring clear pointed toes and sparkling crystal-beaded wraparound straps (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

The American Idol Season Five runner-up showed off her feet in “Alicia” pumps with clear PVC pointed toes, crystal-beaded silk straps, and 4.3-inch stiletto heels.

The Alevi Alicia pumps are defined by the clear PVC pointy toes and crystal-beaded wraparound silk straps

Dainty Diamond Accents and Soft, Neutral Glam Complete the Look

Keeping the look classy, Katharine styled with dainty accessories. She carried a white snakeskin clutch and wore a single diamond chain necklace, two delicate bracelets, and a few chunky rings.

Her brunette tresses were parted in the middle and worn down with face-framing curls, while her features were highlighted with neutral eyeshadow, mascara, and brown lipstick.

Katharine McPhee keeps the look elegant with dainty jewelry, neutral makeup, and soft curls (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

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