Demi Lovato Ravishing at Summer Spectacular in Gianvito Rossi ‘Portofino’ Sandals

Demi Lovato brought striking red-carpet glamour to the black-tie 2017 Summer Spectacular hosted by the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Prevention, held in Beverly Hills.

Known for her fearless approach to fashion, the then-25-year-old had already turned heads weeks earlier at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards in a daring, sheer Zuhair Murad blouse and embellished harem pants.

Demi Lovato at the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Prevention 2017 Summer Spectacular held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, California, on September 9, 2017 (Credit: Guillermo Proano / WENN)

For the Brent Shapiro benefit, however, she traded edgy sparkle for fiery sophistication, arriving in a scarlet Bibhu Mohapatra Fall 2017 gown.

Shown at New York Fashion Week, the collection embraced asymmetry, metallics, and bold patterns, reflecting Mohapatra’s signature blend of modern silhouettes and his Indian heritage.

The New York–based designer, originally from Odisha, India, has become known for dressing Hollywood’s red-carpet elite with pieces that fuse global influences and couture-level craftsmanship.

Demi Lovato makes a stunning red-carpet entrance in a scarlet Bibhu Mohapatra gown

Adding to the monochrome drama, Demi paired the look with ruby-toned jewels and her go-to red velvet Portofino sandals by Gianvito Rossi — a timeless Hollywood favorite.

A close-up on Demi Lovato’s stunning beauty look, featuring her glamorous classic waves, a bold red lip to match her gown, and sparkling diamond stud earrings

The “Portofino” sandals are Demi’s favorite shoes, which she has worn on countless occasions, whether on a red carpet or while strolling through LAX.

A close-up of Demi Lovato’s feet, showing off her velvet Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” sandals and her inspirational foot tattoos: “Let Go” on one foot and “Let God” on the other

A multitude of celebrities swear by these Gianvito Rossi heels, including Lily Aldridge, Selena Gomez, Charlize Theron, Julianne Moore, Olivia Culpo, Cobie Smulders, and Karrueche Tran.

A final look at Demi Lovato’s footwear from the back, highlighting the elegant Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” high heels in rich red velvet

These shoes exude understated elegance and can instantly dress up any outfit. Crafted in Italy, her sandals feature an open-toe silhouette and adjustable ankle straps with round buckles. They also have raised heel counters, leather soles, and covered stiletto heels. The “Portofino” sandals are available in several colors in both velvet and suede at Farfetch.

Over the years, Demi Lovato’s shoe choices have reflected her fearless sense of style—from daring red-carpet looks to playful stage ensembles and even chic airport fashion. Whether in sky-high platforms, timeless stilettos, or embellished sandals, her footwear always makes a statement.

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