Archival Style: Why Diane Kruger’s 2015 LACMA Look and Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ Sandals Are Still Relevant

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When Diane Kruger stepped onto the red carpet for the 2015 LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, she delivered a masterclass in modern evening wear.

Joined by stars like Brit Marling and Kim Kardashian, Kruger opted for a sophisticated silhouette that remains as relevant today as it was then, accompanied by Joshua Jackson, whom she was dating at the time.

Diane Kruger elevates her sleek red-carpet look with Chanel Fine Jewelry’s delicate “Ciel Etoilé” necklace, its cascading diamond strands adding a subtle celestial shimmer against her bare décolletageDiane Kruger elevates her sleek red-carpet look with Chanel Fine Jewelry’s delicate “Ciel Etoilé” necklace, its cascading diamond strands adding a subtle celestial shimmer against her bare décolletage

The actress chose a sky-blue strapless ensemble from the Monique Lhuillier archives, pairing the structural silk faille top and mid-rise pants with a breathtaking Chanel Fine Jewelry “Ciel Etoilé” necklace.

Diane Kruger’s polished beauty look is finished with Chanel Fine Jewelry’s ethereal “Ciel Etoilé” necklace, its diamond strands softly tracing her collarbone at the LACMA Art+Film GalaDiane Kruger’s polished beauty look is finished with Chanel Fine Jewelry’s ethereal “Ciel Etoilé” necklace, its diamond strands softly tracing her collarbone at the LACMA Art+Film Gala

To anchor the voluminous look, she turned to a red-carpet icon: the minimalist “Minny” sandals by Jimmy Choo.

Diane Kruger shares a candid red-carpet moment with Joshua Jackson, showcasing the architectural lines of her sky-blue strapless ensemble paired with sleek metallic sandalsDiane Kruger shares a candid red-carpet moment with Joshua Jackson, showcasing the architectural lines of her sky-blue strapless ensemble paired with sleek metallic sandals at the 2015 LACMA Art+Film Gala at LACMA Museum in Los Angeles on November 7, 2015 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)

Jimmy Choo “Minny” Sandals: A Red-Carpet Staple for Statement Dressing

If you love how Diane Kruger relied on Jimmy Choo’s barely-there “Minny” sandals to anchor her sculptural LACMA look, she’s far from alone—Emma Stone’s floral Gucci dress paired with pink Jimmy Choo Minny sandals showcased the style’s ability to soften bold prints, while Olivia Munn’s metallic Jimmy Choo Minny heels at the MTV VMAs added sharp contrast to a structured Nicolas Jebran mini.

The minimalist sandal has also proven red-carpet reliable for statuesque silhouettes, with Nicole Kidman finishing her Armani Privé SAG Awards gown in Jimmy Choo Minny sandals, while Scarlett Johansson wore Jimmy Choo Minny heels during Avengers promotional appearances.

Models and fashion risk-takers have embraced the style as well, including Chanel Iman stepping out in Jimmy Choo Minny sandals and Margot Robbie choosing Jimmy Choo Minny heels for a streamlined red-carpet moment, reinforcing the sandal’s status as a go-to foundation for statement dressing.

From multiple angles, Kruger’s Monique Lhuillier look reveals its sculptural brilliance, with a dramatic asymmetric train and fluid trousers balanced by minimalist Jimmy Choo Minny heels and a bold fuchsia clutchFrom multiple angles, Kruger’s Monique Lhuillier look reveals its sculptural brilliance, with a dramatic asymmetric train and fluid trousers balanced by minimalist Jimmy Choo Minny heels and a bold fuchsia clutch

The “Minny” style is unfortunately not available online. You can find the latest from the British high fashion house at Farfetch and Mytheresa.

Diane Kruger’s Legacy of Fearless Footwear

Whether she is reviving 1920s glamour or experimenting with avant-garde silhouettes, Diane Kruger remains one of the few celebrities who truly acts as her own stylist.

Her ability to choose footwear that transforms an entire ensemble—moving effortlessly between the architectural precision of Jimmy Choo and the playful edge of boutique labels—is exactly why her red-carpet moments remain timeless.

Ready for more style inspiration? Explore our curated guide to her most iconic footwear choices below.

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