When Vogue World arrived at the Place Vendôme on June 23, 2024, the intersection of French athletic history and haute couture took center stage. Among the attendees, Diane Kruger’s ensemble stood out as a deliberate nod to the “Roaring Twenties,” a decade that redefined both women’s fashion and the Olympic spirit in Paris.
Walking the red carpet alongside fiancé Norman Reedus—who opted for a restrained, monochromatic look in a black short-sleeved shirt and oxfords—Kruger leaned into a darker, more theatrical interpretation of vintage glamour.
Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus attend Vogue World: Paris at Place Vendôme on June 23, 2024, with Kruger grounding her sheer lace look in glossy pointed-toe patent pumps that sharpen the vintage silhouette (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Inside Diane Kruger’s 2024 Vogue World Look at Place Vendôme
Established in 2022 with the goal of “[bringing] together the fashion industry in a spirit of creativity to celebrate a host city,” Vogue World has become a covetable social gathering.
This year’s edition, held at the Place Vendôme—known for its elegant and fashionable atmosphere—honors Paris’ artistic heritage and rich history while commemorating the ties between sports and French fashion that have existed for over a century, dating back to the 1920s.
Like the Met Gala, Vogue World is a philanthropic endeavor. This year’s ticket proceeds will benefit Secours Populaire Français (French Popular Relief), a non-profit that works to meet the needs of the next generation of athletes by providing equipment to young, aspiring athletes around France.
Diane Kruger stood out among the many celebrities that attended the 2024 Vogue World (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
A crowd of fashion-forward celebs graced the event, showcasing their wide range of styles, but Diane Kruger was one of the few who caught my attention.
Kruger’s approach to red-carpet dressing often balances classic silhouettes with unexpected, slightly subversive details. For this event, she chose a look that played with transparency and texture, referencing the era of the “flapper” through a modern, artisanal lens.
Diane Kruger Channels Roaring Twenties Drama in Nina Ricci
The mom-of-one accentuated her slim figure in a daring see-through outfit consisting of a sheer lace halterneck bodysuit, floral-lace fishnet stockings, and a pinstripe miniskirt. This created the illusion of a three-piece ensemble that leaned toward the more relaxed and revealing style of the 1920s.
I initially thought she was wearing a lace catsuit, but as I looked closer, I could see that her stockings and bodice had different floral lace patterns. I also wasn’t sure whether the pinstripe miniskirt was part of the lace set, but it would be interesting if it was.
I love how the halterneck bodice highlights her stunning form and toned arms, with a cleavage-baring plunging neckline, a keyhole cutout, and an open back. The navy-blue pinstripe skirt, meanwhile, resembles an office pencil skirt but is shorter and has a chic ruffle detailing down the side.
Diane Kruger embraces the Roaring ’20s in a revealing see-through sheer lace halter bodysuit with a plunging neckline, a pinstripe navy mini-skirt, and sheer lace stockings (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
British-American fashion designer Harris Reed designed the ensemble for Nina Ricci’s Fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, his third season for the Parisian fashion house.
This season’s collection, which refines the brand’s signature architectural forms and crisp tailoring, features pieces designed to reveal or conceal. “I think I can confidently say, hate or love it, this is the Nina woman for me in 2024,” Harris told Vogue of his collection.
“She is this fierce French woman from an outside perspective, but that’s what makes it me and makes it hopefully special.”
Diane Kruger’s ensemble has an open back, revealing her side boobs, toned arms, and sexy back (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
A Veiled Pillbox Hat and Bow-Heel Pumps Finish the Look
Her accessories feel particularly well judged—pieces that balance the look without overpowering it. Styled by Harry Lambert, whose clients include Becky G, Alexa Chung, Emilia Clarke, and Sienna Miller, the finishing touches lean considered rather than excessive.
The pillbox hat with its fine fishnet veil sets the tone immediately, nodding to Roaring Twenties glamour without feeling costume-like. It adds a layer of controlled drama—more about suggestion than statement—echoing a wider revival of veiled headpieces, as seen when Demi Moore wore a similar style at the Feud: Capote vs. The Swans FYC event.
Her jewelry stays restrained by comparison. A pair of gold heart-shaped drop earrings softens the look, while her square-cut diamond engagement ring adds a sharper, more modern counterpoint against black-manicured nails.
If anything, the symmetry of the setting—flanked by attendants in matching pillbox caps—momentarily dilutes the impact. Still, Kruger’s presence holds, with the accessories working to frame rather than compete with the look.
Diane Kruger enhances the retro glitz of her ensemble by wearing a black pillbox hat with a fishnet veil (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Now, on to the shoes. These ultra-glossy patent leather pumps may seem basic, but the heels lend an interesting element to the overall look.
They have gold-tone metal heels adorned with a sculptural bow accent, adding a contemporary, feminine flair to the femme-fatale ensemble.
Diane Kruger updates the 1920s femme-fatale style with modern femininity by wearing black patent pointed-toe shoes with gold-tone heels and a sculptural bow accent (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Red Lips and Soft Waves Complete the Vintage-Femme-Fatale Finish
Not even the veil could hide Kruger’s stunning beauty. She wore vibrant red makeup, adding to the vintage grandeur of her appearance. Smokey red eyeshadow with a hint of brown shade and shimmering glitter brought out her blue eyes.
Joshua Jackson’s ex dusted her cheeks with a rosy blush, creating a flushed look, and then finished the glam with bright red lipstick.
Hairstylist Yoann Fernandez gave Diane’s blonde hair a gentle wave effect that heightened the ensemble’s 1920s glamour.
Diane Kruger completes the look’s vintage grandeur with a shiny, soft, wavy hairstyle, rosy blush, and vibrant red lipstick (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
The Modern Pump, Reimagined Through Detail and Structure
Diane Kruger’s Vogue World look works because it doesn’t rely on excess—it sharpens familiar elements. A classic pointed-toe pump becomes something more deliberate through high-gloss patent leather, a sculptural heel, and a single, well-placed embellishment.
That balance—between restraint and statement—is what defines the current direction of evening footwear. Designers aren’t reinventing the silhouette as much as refining it, using materials, transparency, and architectural heels to shift how a pump feels on the foot and reads from a distance.
For a closer look at how this idea plays out across different red-carpet moments and designer approaches, explore more standout examples below:
👠 Explore Sculptural Pumps & Statement Heel Moments:
- 🖤 Diane Kruger’s Christian Louboutin patent slingback pumps show how a sharply cut vamp and glossy black leather can elongate the leg with minimal distraction—proof that a classic pump still delivers when the proportions are right.
- ✨ Her Christian Louboutin “Paulina” pumps introduce transparent PVC side panels, demonstrating how modern materials can lighten the visual weight of a pointed-toe silhouette while keeping the same leg-lengthening effect.
- 🎀 Alexandre Birman’s “Clarita” bow heels reinterpret the bow detail in a softer, more wearable way—anchored at the front rather than the heel, but still delivering that same feminine focal point.
- 🌀 Nicholas Kirkwood’s sculptural-heel pumps highlight the shift toward architectural footwear, where curved or metallic heels become the defining feature rather than an afterthought.
- 💫 Amal Clooney’s Gianvito Rossi Plexi pumps refine the same idea further, using transparent panels and a pointed toe to create a barely-there effect that sharpens tailored or evening looks.