Anya Taylor-Joy Is Otherworldly in Miss Sohee’s Bedazzled Butterfly Mini Dress and Louboutin Heels at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party

At 5ft 6½ (168.9 cm), Anya Taylor-Joy knows how to use fashion—and especially footwear—to amplify her already striking presence.

Her 2024 Oscars Vanity Fair Party look was a perfect example: a sculptural, avant-garde ensemble that blended couture drama with sleek, leg-lengthening styling.

Renowned for her elegant yet whimsical wardrobe choices, Anya rarely plays it safe. She gravitates toward bold silhouettes, intricate craftsmanship, and statement shoes that enhance her statuesque frame. The Vanity Fair Party was no exception.

Working with longtime stylist Ryan Hastings, Anya stepped out in a bespoke LBD by Miss Sohee. This architectural, velvet creation paired flawlessly with her signature sky-high heels, showcasing the modern, high-fashion edge she’s become known for.

Anya Taylor-Joy turns heads in a crystal-embellished Miss Sohee mini dress and classic black heels at the 96th Academy Awards Vanity Fair Party on March 10, 2024 (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

Spotlight on Miss Sohee: The Designer Behind the Avant-Garde Mini Dress

Miss Sohee, founded in 2020 by a young South Korean fashion designer named Sohee Park, is a London-based womenswear label specializing in couture. It is known for its sculptural headdresses and intricate embroideries, as seen in the Dune: Part 2 star’s ensemble.

Perfectly tailored to her slender figure, the gorgeous dress was cut from luxurious black velvet and featured an extremely deep scoop neckline extending below her sternum. It had slightly structured padded shoulders, long sleeves with integrated gloves, and a thigh-grazing skirt, which, I think, would have created a more dramatic, mesmerizing look if it were longer. Nevertheless, Anya still looked stunning.

In addition to the flattering fit, the intricate embroideries instantly grabbed my attention. It had crystal and pearl-embellished floral accents on the shoulders, with a few scattered adornments that appeared to be dripping off the floral appliqué.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Miss Sohee LBD features a plunging neckline, an embellished butterfly bralette, long sleeves with gloves, and crystal-embellished flowers on the shoulders (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

What I liked most about the look was the butterfly bralette, which provided her with much-needed coverage. It was made of sheer mesh and adorned with tiny beads and crystals to mimic butterfly wings.

The custom-made dress was fashioned from a design from Miss Sohee’s Fall 2021 collection, which was originally a bodysuit with an open front and an unadorned butterfly bralette.

Statement Heels & Tiffany Diamonds: Inside Anya’s Vanity Fair Accessories

She kept the lower part of her outfit simple to highlight her dress, wearing just a pair of black tights and the all-time celebrity favorite black suede Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pointy pumps.

Beyond her Vanity Fair appearance, Anya Taylor-Joy has showcased her love for Christian Louboutin heels across some of her most iconic fashion moments. During her stylish The Gorge press tour, the American actress elevated a cozy Alexander McQueen shearling coat and suede mini skirt with a pair of leg-lengthening Louboutin “Iriza” pumps, a silhouette she frequently turns to for its sleek, flattering cut.

She embraced a darker, minimalist edge on the Furiosa London tour, stepping out in sheer tights and a bodysuit topped with classic Christian Louboutin “So Kate” stilettos, a red-carpet favorite known for its razor-sharp pointed toe and sky-high 120 mm heel.

And at CinemaCon 2024, she proved the power of an all-black ensemble once again, pairing a daring leather minidress with the same timeless Louboutin So Kate pumps to create a flawless blend of edgy modern glamour and old-Hollywood polish.

Anya Taylor-Joy keeps her footwear simple, wearing the classic favorite black suede Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

The Menu star‘s unconventional styling may have drawn mixed criticism, but I have to say that every element of this look enamors me.

Her headpiece, which reminded me of Florence Pugh in Dune: Part 2, first drew me in. It was meticulously decorated with silver beads, crystals, and pearls, and finished with two large pearl drops, making her look as if she were wearing earrings.

Anya added a large Tiffany & Co. diamond ring and a Tiffany & Co. Archives Bracelet in platinum and diamond from the 1920s to the 1930s to give her not-so-ordinary LBD some extra glitz. Not that it needed more, but I like how they accented her gloves.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s headpiece is entirely covered in silver beads, crystals, and pearls (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

Glam Team Magic: Hair, Makeup & the Ethereal Miss Sohee Vision

I’m glad Anya Taylor-Joy’s glam team didn’t overlook the beauty department. Gregory Russell styled her long blonde hair straight, cascading down her back, while Georgie Eisdell used Dior Beauty to highlight her striking features.

She accentuated her doe eyes with glimmering silver eyeshadow, eyeliner, and fake eyelashes, and kept the rest of her look understated with pink blush and lipstick.

Anya Taylor-Joy looks ethereal with metallic smoky eyeshadow, fluttery eyelashes, and pink lipstick (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

Dior Couture Masterpiece: Anya Taylor-Joy’s Birth-of-Venus Oscars Gown

Earlier in the day, Anya Taylor-Joy made a showstopping debut at the 96th Annual Academy Awards, arriving at the Dolby Theatre in a glitzy Dior Haute Couture gown inspired by Botticelli’s Birth of Venus.

According to styling reports, she completed the look with a pair of Jimmy Choo heels—an expected choice for gowns of this length, where the style is often concealed yet carefully selected to complement the gown’s silver-white tones while providing height and red-carpet comfort.

She took to the stage with her Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga co-star Chris Hemsworth to present the Oscars for Best Animated Short Film and Best Animated Feature Film to War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko and Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron, respectively.

Sharing with E! News red carpet host Laverne Cox, the inspiration behind her red-carpet look, Anya said, “This was inspired by Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and Mr. Dior first created it in 1949 to 1950, and this is Maria Grazia’s take on it. So I feel very lucky.”

Anya Taylor-Joy makes a showstopping Oscars debut in a shimmering Dior Haute Couture gown—quietly elevated by hidden Jimmy Choo heels—at the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)

The Dior Gown’s Scalloped Shell Construction: A Tribute to Botticelli

Anya Taylor-Joy looked ethereal in her heavily embellished gray-silver gown, featuring a structured, strapless bodice adorned with crystals, silver beads, and frilly accents. The bottom part, a scalloped floor-sweeping column skirt, boasts the same accents as the bodice.

I like how the skirt is completely covered with layers of scaly, bejeweled scallop-shell flaps, referencing Botticelli’s painting, in which the Roman goddess Venus is perched atop a giant scallop shell.

I can’t get enough of the gown’s faded gray color, complementing Taylor-Joy’s luminous complexion.

Inspired by Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Anya Taylor-Joy’s Dior gown features scallop-shaped flaps embellished with silver beads, crystals, and frilly accents (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Ceremony vs. After-Party: Comparing the Shoes, Styling & Couture Drama

I like Anya Taylor-Joy’s look more at the Vanity Fair Oscars party than at the main Oscars ceremony. While her Dior gown was exquisite, I love how her Miss Sohee dress perfectly complemented her inherent beauty and allure.

Style-wise, The Northman actress added sparkle to the look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and a white-gold and diamond Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie Riviere 101 Reine watch.

In her red carpet interview, Anya mentioned wearing Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection jewelry. A pair of platinum and diamond flower-shaped earrings adorned her ears, while sparkling rings, including the $92,000-$100,000 Schlumberger Ribbon Engagement Ring with a Diamond Platinum Band, decorated her manicured hands.

Completing her accessories was a Tiffany & Co. platinum and 18k yellow gold necklace with spiky diamonds.

While I like the necklace, she would look better without it. Given the elaborate design of her gown, I think the addition of the necklace was a bit excessive.

Anya Taylor-Joy styles her already sparkling gray-silver gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Final Thoughts: How Two Oscar Looks Amplified Her 5ft 6½ Frame

Gregory Russell styled Anya’s long platinum blonde hair straight, flowing down her back, so as not to distract from the dress.

Georgie Eisdell used Dior Beauty cosmetics to accentuate Anya’s features. She highlighted her eyes with smoky eyeshadow and feathery eyelashes, using the Dior Rouge Blush in #100 Nude and #219 Rose Montaigne on her cheeks. A swipe of the Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm in #028 Minty Rose, Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil in #012 Rosewood, and Rouge Dior Contour in 100 Nude Look rounded out her glam.

Nail artist Kim Truong coordinated Anya’s manicure with her dress, giving her silver “Cat Eye” nails.

Anya Taylor-Joy looks beautiful with smoky eyes, feathery lashes, and rosy blush (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)

More Iconic Anya Taylor-Joy Shoe Moments to Explore

As dazzling as her Oscars and Vanity Fair ensembles were, they’re only a glimpse into the bold, ever-evolving style playbook that has made Anya Taylor-Joy one of today’s most compelling fashion and footwear icons.