Bella Thorne’s Bold Freeform UpFronts Look: Leopard Lace-Up Boots and Fenty Puma Track Pants

Long before Bella Thorne’s current polished red-carpet evolution, the then–19-year-old rocked one of her most daring street-meets-glam looks at the April 19, 2017 Freeform UpFronts in New York City.

She wasn’t the only standout from Freeform’s stylish history. At the following year’s 2018 UpFronts, Olivia Holt wowed in a Cushnie Et Ochs graphic brushstroke embroidery maxi dress, perfectly paired with sleek Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals. At the same 2017 UpFronts that saw Bella’s bold look, Tyra Banks brought high-glam drama in a Roberto Cavalli floral ensemble finished with elegant pointed-toe pumps — another unforgettable moment on the Freeform red carpet.

Bella Thorne attends the Freeform 2017 Upfronts in New York City on April 19, 2017, where she showcases her edgy street-meets-glam style in a daring outfit that includes leopard-print boots and a fishnet bodysuit (Credit: WENN / Patricia Schlein / Andres Otero)

For the April 19, 2017 event, the 5′8″ (172.7 cm) Famous in Love actress — who wears a US shoe size 7–7.5 — teamed a sheer fishnet bodysuit with a cropped Henley top from Forever 21, Fenty Puma by Rihanna track pants, and a faux leather charm choker.

She finished the look with leopard-textured “Katty So Posh” lace-up boots from Dolls Kill, a San Francisco–based global online fashion retailer founded in 2011 by Shoddy Lynn and Bobby Farahi, known for its bold, subculture-inspired footwear and apparel.

Known for its alternative, edgy, and subculture-inspired styles — from kawaii and punk to goth, streetwear, and festival fashion — Dolls Kill has built a cult following among young women seeking bold self-expression, with themed collections represented by style “personas” like Coco, Mercy, and Willow.

A close-up of Bella Thorne at the Freeform UpFronts, showing her distinctive makeup, faux leather charm choker, and fishnet top detail

Though the way she styled the top here might not be the most wearable choice for everyday life, it’s easy to imagine a chic reinterpretation — layered under denim overalls or paired with a mini skirt and topped off with sneakers or ankle boots for a playful, trend-forward vibe.

Bella Thorne’s hair, styled in a ponytail, features a hint of her signature turquoise color at the ends

Bella Thorne adjusts her turquoise-streaked ponytail while at the Freeform UpFronts, showing off her bold winged eyeliner and a faux leather choker with a key charm

A close-up shot of the leopard-print Dolls Kill ‘Katty So Posh’ lace-up boots worn by Bella Thorne, paired with fishnet stockings and Fenty Puma by Rihanna track pants at the Freeform UpFronts

More of Bella Thorne’s Boldest Shoe Moments

From bold streetwear to show-stopping couture, Bella Thorne’s style has only grown more adventurous since her 2017 Freeform UpFronts appearance. Below, revisit some of her standout shoe moments from recent years — spanning everything from laid-back sneaker days to red-carpet turns in statement-making designer heels.