Amanda Seyfried demonstrated the versatility of Brian Atwood’s red suede Cassandra pumps while heading to dinner in London on August 13, 2013.
Rather than reserving the statement heels for a formal event, she paired them with Hudson cropped skinny jeans, a black T-shirt, and a leather biker jacket, showing how a bold pump can elevate an otherwise simple outfit.
This article also looks at how Hilary Duff styled the same Brian Atwood design just two months later, offering two different approaches to wearing the standout red heels.
Amanda Seyfried Elevates Casual Denim With Brian Atwood Cassandra Pumps
Amanda Seyfried demonstrates how a pair of red Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps can instantly elevate a simple combination of skinny jeans, a black tee, and a leather biker jacket in London on August 13, 2013 (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN / Michael Wright)
Seyfried kept the foundation of the outfit simple with a black T-shirt and Hudson cropped skinny jeans.
Carrying a woven Bottega Veneta tote, Amanda Seyfried keeps the focus on her striking red Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps during a dinner outing in London
The focal point was her red suede Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps, while a leather biker jacket and Bottega Veneta tote added texture without competing for attention.
Amanda Seyfried’s red suede Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps feature a sharply pointed toe and low-cut vamp that create the silhouette’s signature elegance
The red Cassandra pumps provide the strongest visual contrast in the outfit, drawing attention to the footwear while complementing the otherwise monochromatic palette.
The same Brian Atwood pumps appeared again in October 2013 when Hilary Duff wore them for a dinner outing in Los Angeles.
Hilary Duff Gives the Same Red Pumps a Relaxed Daytime Spin
Hilary Duff carries her son Luca Comrie in her arms as she leaves Madeos Restaurant in Los Angeles on October 15, 2013
While Seyfried paired the shoes with a biker jacket and solid separates, Duff opted for skinny black jeans and a striped top, creating a more casual interpretation of the design.
The American actress and singer carried a black quilted leather Chanel jumbo flap bag.
Hilary Duff gives the same Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps a more casual spin, pairing the vivid red heels with black skinny jeans, a striped sweater, and a classic Chanel flap bag during a lunch outing in Los Angeles
The appeal of Brian Atwood’s Cassandra pump extended well beyond Amanda Seyfried and Hilary Duff. The sleek pointed-toe silhouette became a favorite among celebrities throughout the 2010s, appearing with everything from casual denim to red-carpet dresses. Emily Blunt styled black Cassandra pumps with a color-block David Koma dress, while Halle Berry paired the design with a Teresa Helbig dress, demonstrating the shoe’s versatility across very different looks.
The same clean silhouette also appealed to younger fashion stars. Zendaya incorporated Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps into a polished red-carpet ensemble, proving that the design’s sharp lines and understated elegance worked just as well for formal occasions as for the off-duty outfits worn by Seyfried and Duff.
More than a decade after Amanda Seyfried and Hilary Duff stepped out in their red Brian Atwood Cassandra pumps, the pointed-toe stiletto remains a cornerstone of luxury footwear. As of June 2026, Mytheresa’s selection includes modern interpretations such as Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z, Kate, Hot Chick, and So Kate pumps, Gianvito Rossi’s Gianvito 105 pumps, Manolo Blahnik’s BB 90 pumps, Saint Laurent’s Jeanne and Vendome slingbacks, and Alaïa’s Pointy leather pumps, demonstrating the silhouette’s continued appeal across fashion houses.