In 2016, Fearne Cotton and Naomie Harris approached occasion dressing from opposite directions—one embracing romantic evening glamour, the other opting for playful daytime polish.
The common thread was their footwear: both stepped out in Christian Louboutin’s colorful “Discodeporte” design, proving how the same statement shoe could work across dramatically different outfits.
Fearne wore the style to the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in Kensington Gardens, London, on July 6, 2016, while Naomie chose it earlier that spring for the opening of Kate Spade New York’s Regent Street flagship.
Looking back, their outfits offer an interesting study in how bold, multicolored shoes can anchor entirely different fashion moods.
Fearne Cotton Paired a Lavender Matthew Williamson Gown With Christian Louboutin’s Colorful Discodeporte Sandals
Fearne Cotton wears her blonde hair down at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party held on July 6, 2016, in Kensington Gardens, London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Fearne Cotton embraced romantic evening glamour at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party, wearing a lavender Matthew Williamson gown distinguished by its embellished neckline, gathered bodice, and flowing front-slit skirt.
Rather than opting for metallic or nude evening shoes, she finished the look with Christian Louboutin’s Discodeporte sandals, bringing a modern burst of color to the ethereal ensemble.
After the event, the English presenter took to social media to call her purple Matthew Williamson frock her “dress of dreams.”
Fearne Cotton contrasted a flowing lavender Matthew Williamson gown with Christian Louboutin’s boldly color-blocked Discodeporte sandals, creating one of the evening’s most unexpected styling combinations (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
While the Matthew Williamson gown leaned into soft, romantic detailing, the Discodeporte sandals introduced contrast through their bold color blocking and mixed-material construction.
The unexpected footwear choice prevented the look from feeling overly delicate and gave the ensemble a more contemporary, fashion-forward finish.
The mixed-media Discodeporte design combined python-textured orange panels, iridescent ankle straps, and Christian Louboutin’s signature red sole into a striking statement heel (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Naomie Harris Used the Same Christian Louboutin Discodeporte Shoes to Brighten a Pink Kate Spade Dress
Three months before Fearne’s appearance at the Serpentine Gallery party, Naomie Harris showcased the same Christian Louboutin design in a completely different setting.
Naomie Harris wears her hair down at the Kate Spade New York Regent Street opening party held on April 21, 2016, in London (Credit: WENN)
At the opening party for Kate Spade New York’s Regent Street flagship in London on April 21, 2016, Naomie Harris embraced a lighter, more playful approach to event dressing. Her sleeveless pink dress from the brand’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection balanced feminine tailoring with easy daytime elegance.
The actress complemented the look with Christian Louboutin’s Discodeporte sandals, whose eclectic mix of materials and colors echoed the cheerful, fashion-forward spirit associated with the Kate Spade brand.
Naomie Harris wears a feminine pink Kate Spade dress to the brand’s flagship store opening in London (Credit: WENN)
Naomie Harris signs autographs at a Kate Spade event in London (Credit: WENN)
Harris embraced the playful atmosphere of the launch, interacting with fans and posing among the store’s whimsical displays, which echoed the cheerful energy of both her Kate Spade dress and her colorful Louboutin sandals.
Naomie Harris wears her shoes on the bed at the new Kate Spade flagship store on London’s Regent Street (Credit: WENN)
She kept her jewelry to a bare minimum and paired the frock with a gold clutch and multicolored Christian Louboutin heels. Her side-parted, tousled curls and pink lipstick completed her look.
Naomie Harris wears a Kate Spade New York dress to the launch of the brand’s new London flagship store (Credit: WENN)
The Discodeporte design felt particularly well-suited to the event’s celebratory atmosphere. Its combination of textures and bold color placement reflected the whimsical aesthetic that helped define Kate Spade’s fashion identity during the period.
The Discodeporte’s signature color-blocked upper paired orange python-textured panels with crisp black-and-white leather, while iridescent ankle straps added a futuristic finish (Credit: WENN)
These multicolored mixed-media sandals are made of orange python-print, black suede, white leather, and Indian rose suede. They also have iridescent adjustable ankle straps and four-inch heels.
Naomie Harris added a playful finishing touch with a crisp white pedicure accented by hot-pink big toes, mirroring the bold color contrasts of her Christian Louboutin Discodeporte sandals (Credit: WENN)
Why Christian Louboutin’s Discodeporte Stood Out in 2016
Christian Louboutin’s “Discodeporte” captured several of the design trends that defined luxury footwear in the mid-2010s, including mixed materials, bold color blocking, exotic-texture accents, and sharply sculpted silhouettes.
While many statement heels from the era now feel closely tied to a specific trend cycle, the Discodeporte remains a memorable example of Christian Louboutin’s willingness to experiment with texture, color, and sport-inspired detailing. Fearne Cotton and Naomie Harris showcased that versatility in different ways, proving the design could transition effortlessly from formal eveningwear to playful daytime dressing.
Christian Louboutin’s Discodeporte sandals showcase the design’s signature mix of iridescent metallic accents, python-textured panels, and sculptural cutouts
Because the Discodeporte has long since been discontinued, authentic pairs are now found almost exclusively on the resale market. That makes careful authentication especially important, as archived Christian Louboutin styles are frequent targets for counterfeiters.
Beyond the brand’s signature red sole, collectors typically look for high-quality materials, precise stitching, accurate logo placement, and the distinctive mixed-media construction that made the Discodeporte stand out in the first place.
While the Discodeporte is no longer available, Christian Louboutin’s flair for eye-catching sandals remains very much intact.
As of June 2026, Nordstrom’s selection includes styles ranging from the sleek Miss Z ankle-strap sandal and Rosa Z sandal to the towering Just Nothing Alta platform sandal and crystal-embellished Lasera Ombré slide sandal.
Readers interested in the evolution of Louboutin’s signature aesthetic can explore our guide to Christian Louboutin’s iconic red-bottom shoes, see how Zendaya styled classic So Kate pumps on a recent press tour, or discover how Demi Moore embraced the brand’s more experimental side at Cannes.