Milly Alcock continued her standout Supergirl press tour at the New York world premiere, swapping the sculptural Miista mules she wore in Brazil and the Gianvito Rossi sandals and Jimmy Choo slingbacks she chose in London for head-to-toe Balenciaga, anchored by the brand’s sharp Duchesse pumps and an all-black look that embraced dark, architectural glamour.
Joining her on the red carpet was the Superman cast, including Rachel Brosnahan, whose polished Lois Lane-inspired press-tour wardrobe has favored elegant tailoring and sophisticated heels.
Milly Alcock and Rachel Brosnahan attend the Supergirl New York premiere on June 22, 2026, in New York City, with Alcock in Balenciaga Duchesse pumps and Rachel Brosnahan in crystal-embellished Rene Caovilla platform sandals (Credit: Barbara Hine / Future Image / Cover Images)
For the Supergirl world premiere, however, she embraced a more dramatic mood in a custom Elisabetta Franchi gown and sparkling Rene Caovilla platform sandals, creating a rich, dark-romantic counterpoint to Alcock’s minimalist Balenciaga aesthetic.
Dark Punk Glam: Milly Alcock Wears Balenciaga Duchesse Pumps and Sculptural Black Tailoring
Milly Alcock delivered an edgy, dark punk aesthetic on the red carpet, stepping out in the Balenciaga “Duchesse” pumps, made in Italy from smooth black nappa leather.
The pumps were defined by their asymmetrical pointed toes and deep V-shaped vamps, giving the silhouette a sharp, architectural edge. The glove-pump style is still popular on runways and red carpets, and this pair took the trend even further with its more sculpted, structured design.
They also featured 3.5-inch slightly curved heels, Balenciaga Paris logo insoles, gold perforations along the insole edges, and gold-tone studs on the outsole, adding luxe branding detail. These pumps retail for $1,190 at Mytheresa.
Milly wasn’t the only star embracing Balenciaga’s architectural footwear this season. Earlier this year, Lily Collins wore the same “Duchesse” glove pumps with a red velvet Balenciaga look at PaleyFest, while Demi Moore later chose the silhouette for the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony, cementing the sharply sculpted V-cut design as one of 2026’s defining red-carpet shoe trends.
Milly Alcock wears the Balenciaga “Duchesse” glove pumps with asymmetrical pointed toes, high-cut topline, and deep V-neck vamps (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Alcock paired her Balenciaga pumps with a bandage-style black silk chiffon bustier top ($2,390 at Net-a-Porter) featuring a high, convex strapless neckline that curved gently above the chest. It had a fitted shape with horizontal ruching, made with draped internal underwiring that formed soft, smooth folds in the fabric.
She styled it with a dramatic peplum-like bubble belt that added sculptural volume over her slim tailored pants. Enhancing the sleek, high-fashion edge, Milly wore long black lambskin leather opera gloves from Balenciaga’s Summer 2026 collection, retailing at $1,150.
Her blonde hair was worn down in messy waves, paired with Jacob & Co diamond chandelier earrings for a touch of shine.
Milly Alcock pairs her trendy pumps with a Balenciaga bandage-style black silk chiffon bustier top, pants, a dramatic peplum-like bubble belt, and opera gloves (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Dark Romantic Elegance: Rachel Brosnahan Shines in Rene Caovilla Heels and Elisabetta Franchi
Rachel Brosnahan stepped onto the Supergirl premiere red carpet, serving a rich, high-impact evening look in a custom deep plum Elisabetta Franchi gown and Rene Caovilla heels.
She opted for a pair in a dark brown tone, featuring crystal-embellished braided straps that wrapped across the toes and around the ankle. I loved how the braided detail added dimension, while also giving the design a soft, feminine touch that enhanced its elegant charm.
These straps were embellished with tonal crystals that added sparkle. They were finished with chunky platforms and sky-high heels, along with the brand’s signature glitter stardust soles that made the pair instantly recognizable.
Rachel Brosnahan slips her black-pedicured feet into a pair of brown Rene Caovilla sandals with crystal-embellished braided straps, platforms, and sky-high heels (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Rachel’s custom Elisabetta Franchi dress stood out with its intricate beadwork and sequins arranged in ornate abstract linear patterns. It had a plunging V-neckline secured with corset-style crisscross lacing, giving the bodice a structured yet sultry finish.
Thin straps held the bodice in place, leading into a fitted silhouette before ending in a floor-length skirt. A thigh-high front slit broke up the long line of the skirt and added movement, showing just enough of her leg.
Rachel skipped a necklace and simply wore KatKim rings for added sparkle. Her hair was styled in relaxed, tousled waves that softened the look.
Rachel Brosnahan pairs her crystal heels with a deep plum Elisabetta Franchi dress featuring intricate beadwork and sequins arranged in ornate abstract linear patterns, corset lace-up front, and a thigh-high slit (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
More 2026 Red Carpet Shoe Highlights From Balenciaga and René Caovilla
Milly Alcock and Rachel Brosnahan took two very different approaches to premiere dressing, but together they highlighted two of 2026’s biggest luxury footwear trends.
Balenciaga continued to redefine the classic pump with its sculptural “Duchesse” silhouette, while René Caovilla proved that crystal-embellished evening sandals remain a red-carpet favorite. If you enjoyed these standout looks, explore more celebrity fashion moments featuring both brands below.
👠 Explore More 2026 Balenciaga & René Caovilla Shoe Highlights:
- 🖤 Lily Collins sharpened the glove-pump trend in Balenciaga “Duchesse” pumps, pairing the sculptural black V-cut heels with a red velvet dress for a polished Emily in Paris PaleyFest moment.
- 💚 Demi Moore brought white Balenciaga “Duchesse” pumps to Cannes, using the architectural silhouette to ground an emerald couture gown with crisp, modern contrast.
- ❤️ Emily Blunt went monochrome in red Balenciaga “Duchesse” glove pumps, turning the sharp V-cut heel into a sleek extension of her all-red premiere look.
- ✨ Avantika Vandanapu added sparkle in René Caovilla Chandelier sandals, letting crystal-draped evening heels play against the color and shimmer of her Naeem Khan gown.
- 🐍 Anna Decade made René Caovilla’s crystal-wrapped sandals feel dramatic and romantic, styling the coiled silver heels with a high-low Maison Zeina gown that kept the shoes fully in view.
- 🌈 Vanessa Williams leaned into René Caovilla’s iconic Cleo sandals, pairing the crystal-trimmed snake-strap heels with a bold Mary Katrantzou dress at the Olivier Awards.