Pink vs. Goth: Katherine LaNasa and Taylor Dearden Clash Styles in Thom Browne Brogues and Alexandre Birman Mary Janes at PaleyFest

Standing at nearly the same height—Katherine LaNasa at 5’5″ (165.1 cm) and Taylor Dearden at 5’5″ (1.65 m)—The Pitt co-stars proved at the 2026 PaleyFest LA that identical proportions can still yield completely different style outcomes.

I especially liked how their looks played off each other. LaNasa leaned into Thom Browne’s signature tailoring, softening its menswear roots with a head-to-toe pink palette that felt both structured and delicate.

Dearden, meanwhile, moved in a moodier direction, layering romantic lace with a black top, midi skirt, and blazer from 3.1 Phillip Lim, anchored by sleek Alexandre Birman pumps.

The contrast—sharp tailoring versus fluid, textural lace—made their red carpet moment feel even more intentional. The Pitt season 2 finale airs Thursday, April 16.

Katherine LaNasa and Taylor Dearden play with contrast at the 2026 PaleyFest LA on April 12, 2026, pairing Thom Browne’s pink brogue-inspired pumps and tailored suiting with Alexandre Birman velvet Mary Jane heels styled against Dearden’s dark, lace-textured 3.1 Phillip Lim look (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Katherine LaNasa Softens Thom Browne Tailoring With Pink Brogue Pumps and Playful Menswear Details

Katherine LaNasa went for a feminine, tailored look in Thom Browne, the American fashion designer known for reworking the classic American suit and playing with proportions. I liked how her look leaned into that signature style while still keeping things soft and wearable.

LaNasa slipped into a pair of Thom Browne pumps in pink and white leather, and as expected from the brand, they weren’t your typical heels. The design mixed menswear brogues with feminine pumps, featuring a wingtip vamp and classic perforation details that gave it a bit more texture and character.

What really stood out to me, though, was the heel. Instead of the usual vertical shape, it extended out horizontally at the back, giving it a more sculptural base. It had that wedge-like effect, but without the full block.

Katherine LaNasa slips into a pair of pink-and-white Thom Browne pumps with brogue perforations, wingtips, and horizontal heels (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Katherine LaNasa paired the pumps with a matching pink-and-white Thom Browne look. She wore a crisp white shirt with a gray, pink, and white striped tie, layered beneath a pink jacket with a denim-like fabric, complete with buttoned arm bands, black buttons, and front pockets. The pink trousers kept everything cohesive, but I’m not totally sold on the white shirt tucked into the pink pants; it just feels like it could’ve been styled a bit better.

Her pink Thom Browne “Hector” bag, inspired by the designer’s dachshund, added a playful touch. She finished the look with her hair in a ponytail, minimal jewelry, and soft pink makeup.

Katherine LaNasa pairs her pumps with a pink jacket, trousers, a white shirt, and a gray necktie with diagonal stripes (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Taylor Dearden Leans Into Dark Romance With Velvet Mary Janes, Lace Layers, and Textured 3.1 Phillip Lim

In contrast, Taylor Dearden went for a dark, romantic look with a slightly gothic edge.

She slipped into the Alexandre Birman “Jada” Mary Jane pumps in black velvet with grosgrain trims, which added a subtle contrast in texture. The shoes featured a square-shaped toe cap that gave them a more structured, modern feel, balanced by the classic Mary Jane strap across the foot with a small buckle that kept things feminine.

Their 3.25-inch curved heels added a slight twist, giving the silhouette a more updated, sculptural look. These pumps are available for $795 at Bergdorf Goodman.

Taylor Dearden wears the Alexandre Birman “Jada” Mary Jane pumps in black velvet with grosgrain trims, cap toes, and curve heels (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Dearden paired them with a black textured ensemble from 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection. The jacket was made from jacquard fabric with a large-scale floral pattern woven directly into it, while loose threads throughout gave it that raw, slightly distressed finish. She wore it with the matching wrap-style midi skirt in the same fabric, complete with a black leather waistband that added a bit of structure.

Underneath, she layered a sheer lace cropped top, adding a soft, romantic contrast. She also wore sheer black tights, which kept the look cohesive.

Taylor Dearden finished it off with bullet-shaped drop earrings and a matching ring, plus a sleek ponytail, eyeliner, and soft lips that tied everything together.

Taylor Dearden teams her black pumps with a jacket and a matching wrap skirt with a large-scale floral pattern woven directly into the black jacquard fabric (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

More Mary Jane Heels and Classic Pump Moments to Explore

Taylor Dearden’s velvet Mary Jane heels offered the darker, more romantic counterpoint to Katherine LaNasa’s pink Thom Browne brogue-inspired pumps, but both looks tapped into the enduring appeal of classic, character-rich footwear.

For more standout examples of Mary Janes and polished pumps styled on the red carpet and beyond, explore these reader favorites: