Demi Lovato’s Edgy GMA Style: A Deep Dive into the Giuseppe Zanotti “Venere” Sandals

When Demi Lovato took the stage for “Good Morning America” in New York on June 17, 2016, she delivered a masterclass in edgy, monochromatic styling.

This appearance remains a standout example of how to balance high-fashion leather textures with sophisticated, sculptural footwear.

Demi Lovato belts out “Stone Cold” on Good Morning America, wearing a sharply tailored Alexander McQueen peplum leather moto jacket that amplifies the intensity of her live performance on June 17, 2016 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

The ensemble featured a sharp peplum leather moto jacket by Alexander McQueen, paired with streamlined black skinny jeans.

This structured silhouette provided the perfect canvas to showcase her choice of footwear: the Giuseppe Zanotti “Venere” (Italian for “Venus”) wavy sandals.

The Giuseppe Zanotti “Venere” is one of the house’s most iconic creations, a sculptural sandal that perfectly captures the brand’s signature balance of sensuality and strength. Inspired by the natural curves of a woman’s body, the design is anchored by Zanotti’s instantly recognizable serpentine hardware—an undulating, snake-like element that coils across the straps with jewelry-level drama.

The sculptural peplum silhouette and sleek black skinnies create a streamlined stage look, allowing Lovato’s statement heels to anchor the outfit with high-fashion edge

Rendered in crystal-embellished suede, the Venere’s fluid, wavy lines create a sense of movement that mirrors the emotion of Lovato’s powerhouse performance of “Stone Cold,” heightened by Brad Paisley’s surprise appearance. Equal parts seductive and architectural, the silhouette feels deliberately theatrical without tipping into excess.

Available in black or white crystal suede and set on a towering stiletto heel (typically around 115–120mm), the Venere has long been a red-carpet favorite.

A close-up reveals the Giuseppe Zanotti “Venere” sandals, defined by their crystal-embellished serpentine straps and sky-high stiletto heel that add jewelry-like drama from the ground up

First introduced in the early 2010s and later revived as the inaugural release of Zanotti’s Icons project, the Venere continues to inspire updated iterations—many of which are reflected in the brand’s most recent crystal-embellished styles now available at Farfetch.

Giuseppe Zanotti “Venere” wavy crystal-embellished suede sandal with signature serpentine hardware and a towering 115mm stiletto heel

Demi Lovato’s Most Memorable Shoe Moments, From Stage to Red Carpet

Demi Lovato’s Good Morning America performance is just one example of how she consistently uses footwear to elevate both her onstage presence and off-duty style.

From sculptural Giuseppe Zanotti heels to statement-making red-carpet sandals, her shoe choices reflect a fearless approach to fashion—one that balances performance power with high-fashion edge.