What better color to wear for a milestone celebration than gold? At the King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, gold was clearly the star of the evening.
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Stars like Lily Collins and Amal Clooney led the fashion statement in head-to-toe gold ensembles, while Anne-Marie complemented the theme with a royal blue dress paired with gold heels!
Lily Collins, Amal Clooney, and Anne-Marie opt for gold heels at the King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026 (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
The event marked 50 years of the King’s Trust helping young people gain confidence, skills, and experience to succeed in school, work, and business, while fighting youth unemployment and developing future leaders.
Lily Collins Goes Full Gold in Jimmy Choo Sandals and a Metallic Carolina Herrera Dress
Lily Collins stepped onto the red carpet in an elegant, modern full-gold ensemble.
Her Jimmy Choo “Jenn” sandals were the perfect match for her look. They were sleek in metallic gold leather, with an open-toe design that showed off her pedicure and a delicate slingback strap that added elegance.
The sandals had just the right sheen to complement Lily’s dress, finished with a modest heel that added height and poise, making her walk on the red carpet look effortless.
I loved how feminine and polished they looked, and how they paired flawlessly with the occasion! You can get these Jimmy Choo Jenn metallic leather slingback sandals for $925 at Mytheresa.
Lily Collins shines in her metallic gold leather Jimmy Choo “Jenn” sandals featuring a strap across the toes, a slingback strap, and high heels (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Her Carolina Herrera dress from the Fall 2026 collection complemented the sandals beautifully. The strapless neckline added a sharp, modern edge, and the fitted, ankle-length cut hugged her slim frame, making her look even taller.
What made the dress stand out were the rectangular and circular metal embellishments covering it from top to bottom, adding sparkle that matched the glamour of the red carpet.
Accessories were kept simple, with hoop earrings and a few rings adding extra shine. Her sleek bob was parted in the middle and tucked neatly behind her ears, letting the dress and shoes take center stage. Keeping it fresh and effortless, she highlighted her features with soft neutral makeup.
Lily Collins teams her gold sandals with a textured gold dress by Carolina Herrera, featuring gold metal embellishments, a sculptural straight neckline, and a fitted silhouette (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Amal Clooney Channels Old Hollywood in Gold Pumps and Archival Alexander McQueen
Amal Clooney rocked a full gilded-gold look as she arrived at the event alongside her husband, George Clooney.
She slipped into a pair of gold pumps with a lizard-texture finish that added dimension to the monochromatic styling. The shoes featured sharp pointed toes, low vamps, and slim stiletto heels that elongated the entire silhouette. The shape was classic, but the textured finish gave them a modern edge that paired perfectly with her dress.
Amal Clooney slips into a pair of gold pumps with a lizard-like texture, sharp pointed toes, and stiletto heels (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Amal paired them with an archival Alexander McQueen gown that looked strikingly similar to the one Lily Collins wore. It was heavily embellished with gold metal beads and sequins, arranged in dramatic chevron and geometric patterns, giving the gown a glamorous, Art Deco-inspired vibe with hints of old Hollywood drama.
The gown skimmed Amal’s frame beautifully, featuring a plunging neckline, delicate cap sleeves, and a back slit that made the fitted silhouette easier to move in.
Originally debuting in the designer’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection titled “In Memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem, 1692,” the dress was first worn by Cameron Diaz at the Tokyo premiere of Shrek the Third in 2007.
Amal Clooney styled the already glimmering ensemble with Cartier jewels, adding even more luxury to the look. She wore the diamond-encrusted 18k yellow gold Juste Un Clou set, including $14,600 double hoop earrings that elevated the vintage-inspired glamour even further.
Amal Clooney, with her husband George Clooney, stands out in her archival Alexander McQueen gold dress, heavily embellished with gold metal beads and sequins in an Art Deco-inspired chevron design (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Anne-Marie Adds Crystal Drama in Aquazzura Constellation Pumps and Royal Blue Suzanne Neville
Anne-Marie performed “What a Wonderful World” at the event in a glamorous royal-blue look styled with sparkling gold heels that immediately caught the light on the red carpet. While metallic shoes were a recurring theme throughout the evening, her pair stood out against the rich blue gown.
She wore the Aquazzura “Constellation” pumps, crafted from metallic gold satin and covered in crystal embellishments in varying shapes and sizes. The scattered placement gave the shoes a shattered-glass effect that felt more couture than conventional sparkle. Rather than looking overly polished or symmetrical, the crystals had an intentionally organic finish that added texture and movement from every angle.
The sharp, pointed toes and slim stiletto heels added structure to the gown’s softer silhouette, beautifully balancing the dramatic volume. Anne-Marie’s Aquazzura Constellation embellished satin pumps are available for $1,500 at Mytheresa.
Anne-Marie stuns in her Aquazzura “Constellation” gold satin pumps, featuring glass fragment-like crystals all over (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Anne-Marie paired the sparkling heels with a stunning royal blue gown by Suzanne Neville London. The dress featured an elegant off-the-shoulder, scoop neckline and a fitted, ruched bodice that beautifully shaped her figure.
From there, it flowed into a layered voluminous high-low bubble skirt, with the front ending below her knees while the back swept closer to her ankles, adding movement and theatrical drama to the silhouette.
She completed the look with Atlas Carre jewelry, including long dangling earrings and several rings that added extra sparkle!
Anne-Marie goes for a regal look, pairing her crystal pumps with a royal blue velvet dress with an off-the-shoulder scoop neckline and a layered voluminous high-low bubble skirt (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Gold Heels Continue to Dominate the Red Carpet
From Lily Collins’ sleek metallic Jimmy Choo sandals to Amal Clooney’s textured gold pumps and Anne-Marie’s crystal-covered Aquazzura heels, the King’s Trust celebration showed just how versatile gold footwear can be on the red carpet.
Whether paired with sculptural gowns, vintage-inspired embellishments, or dramatic jewel tones, metallic heels continue to bring instant glamour while remaining surprisingly timeless.
👠 Explore More Metallic Heel & Jimmy Choo Red-Carpet Moments:
- ✨ Amal Clooney’s pale gold pumps brought the same sleek pointed-toe polish to a violet Balenciaga mini, proving how metallic heels can sharpen an evening look without overpowering it.
- 👑 Jimmy Choo’s most iconic red-carpet heels trace the brand’s signature mix of polished pumps, glittering sandals, and evening silhouettes loved by celebrities and royals.
- 💫 Kate Middleton’s champagne Jimmy Choo “Vamp” sandals offer a more dramatic platform take on metallic evening footwear, with glittering straps and a leg-lengthening stiletto shape.
- 🌟 The Jimmy Choo “Lance” sandal shows how a barely-there metallic heel can anchor couture gowns while keeping the focus on clean, red-carpet elegance.
- 🏆 Kelly Rowland’s gold Lanvin brocade pumps leaned into texture and shine, echoing the gilded, head-to-toe approach seen in Lily Collins and Amal Clooney’s King’s Trust looks.