On January 9, 2018, at the ArcLight Hollywood premiere of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, the 5-foot-1 (154.9 cm) Billie Lourd—who wears a U.S. shoe size 6.5—delivered a red-carpet look that showed how vintage inspiration works best on a petite frame when it’s grounded with modern restraint, starting from the shoes up.
Billie Lourd smiles for the cameras at FX’s The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premiere at the ArcLight Hollywood on January 9, 2018, wearing a feather-trimmed off-the-shoulder gown that nods to vintage glamour (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Brian To / WENN)
Rather than leaning into costume nostalgia, Lourd approached 1920s glamour with intention, pairing a feather-trimmed custom Adam Selman dress with clean, minimalist footwear.
The result felt referential without being theatrical, echoing Old Hollywood elegance while remaining firmly contemporary.
Billie Lourd grounds her feather-trimmed Adam Selman dress with crisp white Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals, letting the minimalist heels balance the gown’s vintage glamour with modern restraint
That balance was anchored by her choice of Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals—sleek white leather heels whose simplicity offset the drama above the ankle. It was a reminder that when a look pulls from the past, timeless shoes are often what make it feel relevant, wearable, and enduring.
Billie gave us a little bit of the ’20s and a bit of Marilyn Monroe in a custom-designed Adam Selman dress. The dress was the same off-white as Marilyn’s iconic dress, and featured feathers to create an off-the-shoulder neckline before tapering into an open slit skirt.
The designer brought the look up to 2018’s standards by snipping the hem just above the ankles—simple, but genius.
Billie completed her look with Neil Lane jewelry and a pair of Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals in white leather.
A deep burgundy pedicure adds a polished contrast to the crisp white Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals, subtly grounding the minimalist heels with a touch of classic glamour
That choice mattered. The Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandal is widely regarded as the brand’s ultimate minimalist heel—a permanent fixture in the collection and a red-carpet staple precisely because it never competes with the clothes.
Defined by its barely-there straps, clean proportions, and impeccably balanced pitch, the design elongates the leg while disappearing visually, allowing texture, silhouette, and movement to take center stage. In white leather, it provided the perfect counterpoint to the feathered gown above—proof that when a look leans into history, restraint at ground level is what keeps it timeless.
A close-up reveals the clean lines of Billie Lourd’s white Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals, where barely-there straps and a slender heel create a leg-lengthening finish that feels effortlessly modern
“Chaos” fan Billie Lourd may have hit the nail on the head with her elegant look. However, this didn’t stop her from entertaining the paparazzi with hilarious facial expressions.
The actress reunited with “Scream Queens” castmate Lea Michele.
Billie entertains the paparazzi with her hilarious faces
Billie Lourd strikes a modern Old Hollywood pose in her feather-trimmed Adam Selman gown, letting the off-the-shoulder silhouette and thigh-high slit deliver drama with polished restraint
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Why the Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” Remains a Red-Carpet Constant
Billie Lourd’s look underscored a truth that holds across decades: when an outfit carries historical reference or textural drama, it’s the footwear that determines whether it feels timeless or dated.
Few designs illustrate that balance as consistently as the Manolo Blahnik “Chaos”—a sandal that has quietly anchored countless modern fashion moments without ever demanding attention.
👠 Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✨ Rihanna’s chic Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals look at the River Island launch — a timeless example of minimalist heels balancing bold outfits.
- 🎬 Jennifer Lawrence channels Greek-goddess glamour with gold Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals at a NYC premiere — a red-carpet pairing that highlights why Chaos remains a staple.
- 🌟 Emma Watson’s Tribeca Film Festival style with Manolo Blahnik Chaos heels — minimalist chic on a major festival red carpet.
- 🖤 Kim Kardashian elevates off-duty street style with glitter Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals — a rare casual glam moment featuring the iconic silhouette.
- 👞 Victoria Beckham keeps it polished in black Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals in Manhattan — classic minimalism meets city sophistication.
- 💫 Rihanna’s Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandal spotlight — a broader look at how the silhouette integrates across multiple style narratives.