In February 2017, fresh off her Best Actress win the year before, Brie Larson returned to the Oscars in her official role as a presenter—gracing the 89th Academy Awards stage to announce the Best Actor winner with effortless poise and red-carpet polish.
Brie Larson presents during the 89th Oscars in a sculpted black Oscar de la Renta velvet gown paired with custom strappy Aquazzura “Casanova” sandals (Credit: Aaron Poole / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Brie made it to our list of best-dressed for the night as she stepped on the red carpet in a gorgeous black velvet look.
The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World actress arrived at the 2017 Academy Awards with her fiancé, Alex Greenwald.
Despite all the cameras, the musician couldn’t help but give Brie a look of love. They got engaged in 2016 and, unfortunately, split in 2019.
Brie Larson completed her Oscars look with soft, side-swept waves, glowing golden eye makeup, and a bold red lip that added classic Hollywood polish to her black velvet gown (Credit: WENN)
Oscar de la Renta’s Velvet Masterpiece: Sculpted Ruffles & ’80s-Inspired Elegance
The Community actress wore a beautifully-fitted velvet dress from Oscar de la Renta, a designer who specializes in making every girl’s childhood dream gown come to life.
Even though velvet is a heavy fabric, the designer created oversized ruffles that swayed gracefully with Brie’s every move. Also, that ’80s cut at the bodice is a gorgeous touch.
Brie Larson in an Oscar de la Renta dress, Aquazzura heels, and Neil Lane jewelry at the 89th annual Academy Awards (Oscars 2017) held at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles on February 26, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
Custom Aquazzura “Casanova” Sandals: Brie’s Sleek Finishing Touch
The actress finished her look with jewelry from Neil Lane and a pair of custom Aquazzura “Casanova” sandals. She’s far from the only celebrity spotted in these iconic heels.
Brie Larson shows off her feet in custom black Aquazzura “Casanova” sandals, featuring delicate crisscross straps that peeked out perfectly from beneath her sculpted Oscar de la Renta gown (Credit: WENN)
From Airport Chic to Awards Glam: Stars Styling Aquazzura’s “Casanova” Heels
Upon her arrival at LAX that same year, Priyanka paired a sleek jumpsuit with Aquazzura “Casanova” patent-leather sandals, striking the perfect balance of effortless travel style and sophistication.
Another celebrity fan is Kate Bosworth, who radiated elegance in a lemon-hued floral Brock Collection gown paired with metallic gold Aquazzura “Casanova” sandals and a chic gold clutch at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Brie Larson works her red carpet magic in a romantic Oscar de la Renta velvet dress (Credit: WENN)
Beneath the structured gown, Brie Larson maintained the quiet resolve she’s known for.
As she presented the Best Actor award to Casey Affleck, she chose not to clap—a gesture noted at the time due to her advocacy for sexual assault survivors and the past harassment lawsuits Affleck settled in 2010.
After the ceremony, Larson was seen sharing an emotional backstage hug with Emma Stone as Stone exited with her Best Actress win.
Brie Larson’s Most Memorable Shoe Moments on the Red Carpet
From her custom Aquazzura sandals at the 2017 Oscars to her bold couture statements in recent years, Brie Larson has built an impressive archive of standout red-carpet looks—each anchored by sophisticated, thoughtfully chosen footwear.
Below, we highlight some of her most memorable shoe and fashion moments.
✨ Brie Larson’s Red Carpet Shoe & Fashion Highlights:
- 📏 Standing at 5’7″ (170 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9, she often opts for sleek designer heels to elongate her silhouette on the red carpet.
- 👠 A sculpted red Oscar de la Renta gown paired with classic black Christian Louboutin “Uptown” pumps for the Kong: Skull Island LA premiere.
- 👗 Her 2024 Met Gala look featured a custom Prada burnt orange and lavender hourglass gown, complemented by metallic gold sandals.
- 🎬 A standout summer look in archival John Galliano with Gia Borghini mules and raffia pumps at the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival.
- 💙 The powerful Valentino Couture moment, a cobalt silk faille gown with dramatic gold cuffs, styled with Christian Louboutin “Jonatina” PVC clear-strap sandals for the Captain Marvel premiere.