From Met Gala Roger Vivier to Gianvito Rossi: Ashley Graham’s Most Iconic Shoes

Ashley Graham once said, “I’ve learned a lot about fashion through modeling, but you know what they say, mother knows best. She used to tell me, ‘Your shoes, bags, and belt better match before you walk out the door.’ I love her, but I don’t necessarily agree with that advice anymore!”

This shift from “matching” to “complementing” defines Graham’s status as a modern style icon. In this retrospective, we analyze how the supermodel uses footwear to anchor her most daring looks—from the sculptural Roger Vivier pumps at the 2025 Met Gala to the iconic Gianvito Rossi velvet sandals that defined her 2016 red-carpet era. By breaking traditional fashion rules, Graham proves that the right pair of shoes doesn’t just match an outfit; it transforms the silhouette.

Red Carpet Power Dressing: Analyzing Ashley Graham’s 2025 Met Gala Footwear

Her 2025 Met Gala ensemble perfectly embodied the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme, blending traditional menswear elements with sculptural femininity.

Styled to command attention, Graham once again proved that structured tailoring and standout heels can be as impactful as a dramatic gown.

Ashley Graham exuded power and polish in a bespoke pinstripe wool gown by BOSS with structured shoulders and a boned bustier, completing the look with glittering Roger Vivier pumps at the 2025 Met Gala (Credit: Doug Peters / PA Images / INSTARimages)

High-Heel Mastery: How Graham Uses Verticality to Complement Her 5’9″ Frame

Standing 5’9″ and wearing a size 10 (US), Ashley Graham has mastered the art of using verticality to anchor her silhouette. Whether she’s choosing a hidden platform for structural support or a statement sandal to break up a monochrome palette, she treats footwear as the definitive exclamation point of her ensemble.

Below, we’re breaking down some of her most memorable and impactful shoe moments from recent years.

Ashley Graham wore a custom Alberta Ferretti gown at the 2023 Academy Awards, with sheer chiffon sleeves, cutouts, and a crystal-embroidered skirt that revealed glimpses of her black heels beneath the floor-length hem (Credit: Kyusung Gong / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

Ashley Graham turned heads in a dramatic strapless red Christian Siriano mermaid gown with a voluminous tulle skirt at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2022—though her shoes remained hidden beneath the sweeping hem (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)

Ashley Graham dazzled on the runway in a futuristic, crystal-embellished sheer gown with a matching hood (Credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock)

Supermodel Ashley Graham posed with husband Justin Ervin at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a modern white asymmetrical Prabal Gurung ensemble, styled with pointed nude heels that elongated her 5’9″ frame (Credit: Milla Cochran / Startraksphoto)

Ashley Graham leaves a Pilates class in black leggings, white socks, and Adidas slides on May 14, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

Pregnant Ashley Graham flaunts her baby bump in an Enzo Costa dress and black booties on October 30, 2019, in New York City (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Ashley Graham in a black Christian Siriano dress at the CFDA Fashion Awards at the Brooklyn Museum of Art on June 3, 2019, in New York City (Credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock)

Ashley Graham carries a vintage Chanel bag from What Goes Around Come Around and shows off her baby bump at the Savage X Fenty fashion show on September 10, 2019, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Ashley Graham embraced the camp theme at the 2019 Met Gala in a playful Alessandro Michele for Gucci blazer dress, styled with shimmering crystal-embellished tights and matching pointed-toe heels (Credit: Hahn Lione / ABACA / INSTARimages)

Ashley Graham put her size 10 (US) feet on display in minimalist black strappy heels, featuring a sharp pointed toe and delicate ankle straps that emphasized her statuesque frame (Credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock)

Stepping Out in Style: Ashley Graham’s Most Memorable Fashion Moments

Supermodel and body positivity advocate Ashley Graham has consistently turned heads on red carpets and fashion events worldwide. Here are some of her most iconic looks:

From red-carpet gowns to runway couture, Ashley Graham has consistently embraced bold fashion choices that celebrate her curves and confidence. That momentum carried into 2016, when she stepped into a high-profile, star-filled event that fused glamour with performance-driven style.

VH1’s Divas Holiday 2016: Star-Studded Comeback with Ashley Graham, Mariah Carey, and More

After a four-year hiatus, VH1’s Divas finally gathered your favorite ladies on one stage for the holidays.

Ashley Graham turned heads on the 2016 VH1’s “Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night” red carpet at Kings Theater, New York, on December 3, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

In December 2016, Ashley Graham met backstage with Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Vanessa Williams before presenting.

She flaunted her figure in a burgundy velvet dress at the VH1 “Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night” at the Kings Theater in New York.

Ashley Graham flaunts her fresh pedicure in luxe Gianvito Rossi “Augusta” velvet sandals, featuring metallic gold piping, a double toe strap, and distinctive sculptural ankle ties (Credit: WENN)

Ashley hit all the right notes in her trendy outfit, wearing a velvet high-neck bodycon dress by Agent Provocateur.

The plus-size lingerie model finished her look with accessories from Milan jeweler Vhernier and velvet Gianvito Rossi “Augusta” sandals. At the same event, Mariah Carey turned heads in a custom-made hot pink fishtail gown designed by Michael Costello.

Ashley Graham showed off her curves and legs in a burgundy velvet bodycon dress by Agent Provocateur, paired with strappy metallic heels that added a touch of glamour to her VH1 Divas Holiday red carpet look (Credit: Dan Jackman / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Love Gianvito Rossi’s velvet ankle-wrap moment? The brand’s “Augusta” sandals have also been a go-to for front-row polish—Olivia Palermo styled them repeatedly at fashion week, from a Valentino Resort look to her day-to-night Milan switch-up in the same lace-up pair.

Gianvito Rossi Augusta Velvet Ankle-Wrap Sandals

Augusta sandals in blue velvet with striking gold trims and ankle tie

Strappy sandal in plush burgundy velvet with golden embroidered trims for an all-around striking look

Gianvito Rossi embroidered-trim velvet sandal with leather piping

More Celebrities Proving Style Has No Shoe-Size Limit

Ashley Graham isn’t alone in redefining red-carpet footwear. From fashion-week regulars to Hollywood leading ladies, these celebrities also wear US size 10 shoes—and consistently deliver standout heel moments.