Dune: Part 2 NY Premiere: Zendaya, Florence Pugh & Anya Taylor-Joy Ground Sci-Fi Couture in Sky-High Platforms and Tabi Pumps

The press tour for Dune: Part Two concluded in New York City on February 25, 2024, with a red carpet that leaned heavily into the film’s “desert-chic” and sci-fi themes.

While the cast—including Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler—opted for sculptural silhouettes from recent couture collections, the footwear choices anchored these avant-garde looks.

From custom “Tabi” collaborations to metallic platforms, the event offered a definitive look at how high-fashion footwear is integrated into modern menswear.

Zendaya’s Stéphane Rolland Couture Gown Anchored by Gold Jimmy Choo Max Platforms

Working with stylist Law Roach, Zendaya closed the tour in an architectural creation from Stéphane Rolland’s Spring/Summer 2024 couture collection.

Zendaya dazzles on the red carpet in a white, long-sleeved Stéphane Rolland gown from the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, featuring a striking pointed-pronged cutout with gold sculptural details for a celestial look (Credit: Dave Allocca/Starpix / INSTARimages)

The look leaned into the film’s aesthetic with a long-sleeved white gown featuring a prominent, 3D-cutout hemline accented with gold spheres.

At the ‘Dune: Part Two’ premiere on February 25, 2024, in New York City, Austin Butler showcases a modern twist on classic style with an ivory Haider Ackermann tuxedo jacket, black trousers, and a crystal-studded cuff white shirt, standing alongside Zendaya (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Beneath her sweeping dress, the Malcolm & Marie star paired the ensemble with matching gold open-toed Jimmy Choo Max platform sandals. Crafted from shiny metallic leather with a sky-high heel, they added glamour to her stunning frame.

As a Bulgari ambassador, Zendaya leaned fully into the house’s high-jewelry codes, finishing the look with pieces that felt both opulent and intentional rather than overworked.

She wore Serpenti earrings in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold, their sculptural curves traced with pavé diamonds and punctuated by vivid emerald eyes, paired with coordinating Serpenti snake rings that coiled delicately around her fingers, set with a mix of diamonds and emeralds. The effect was striking but controlled—jewelry that echoed the futuristic edge of her gown while adding a layer of unmistakable heritage glamour.

Zendaya radiates futuristic elegance at the ‘Dune: Part Two’ premiere in New York City, wearing a sci-fi-inspired white gown with bold cutouts and gold accents by Stéphane Rolland, complemented by dazzling Bulgari Serpenti jewelry (Credit: Dave Allocca / Starpix / INSTARimages)

Her freshly manicured, elongated nails—lacquered in molten metallic gold—felt like a natural extension of the look, catching the light with every movement and subtly mirroring the gilded accents of her ensemble.

Zendaya balanced the sculptural drama with softness, wearing her voluminous, waist-length curls loose and full, their natural texture adding an effortless, almost ethereal contrast to the precision of her couture gown.

Her makeup followed the same philosophy: luminous, refined, and quietly impactful. A warm, sunset-washed eye paired with a glossy nude lip created a radiant, skin-first finish—polished without ever feeling overworked, and perfectly in tune with the look’s futuristic elegance.

Florence Pugh’s Valentino Couture Moment Elevated with Metallic Platform Pumps

Throughout the promo tour for the second installment of the sci-fi series, Florence Pugh had been serving up a royal feast of red-carpet looks befitting her character, Princess Irulan.

This ensemble took things to a new level, adding a skin-baring twist to her signature princess style.

Florence Pugh captivates in a foggy-gray, pleated Valentino gown from the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, adding a bold, skin-baring twist to her princess style (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

I am utterly enamored by Florence Pugh’s choice to defy the notion of gray being boring. She effortlessly showcased ultramodern elegance in a foggy-gray gown from Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2024 couture collection.

Considering her close ties with the Italian luxury fashion house as an ambassador and friend, it’s no surprise that she owned the red carpet in this stunning creation.

The Don’t Worry Darling star’s skin-revealing pleated dress, draping around her figure like flowing liquid, was simply flawless, unveiling just the right amount to leave jaws dropping.

With a halter neck and a daringly backless silhouette, the dress teased with an opening that stretched from the sides of her chest to the center of her back – an undeniably breathtaking moment!

Florence Pugh styled her dress with Maria Tash and Ana Khouri jewelry and a dramatic makeup look featuring graphic silver metallic eye makeup, creating an ultramodern and elegant appearance (Credit: Dave Allocca / Starpix / INSTARimages)

The floor-sweeping length of the gown added a touch of drama, obscuring Florence’s choice of footwear. However, her ensemble was elevated by matching metallic-silver Valentino platform pumps from the brand’s Spring 2023 couture collection.

At the ‘Dune: Part Two’ premiere, Florence Pugh stuns in a skin-baring, foggy-gray Valentino couture gown paired with striking metallic silver Valentino platform pumps, embodying ultramodern elegance (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)

Styled by her trusted fashion collaborator, Rebecca Corbin-Murray, whose client roster includes stars like Lily James and Salma Hayek, she adorned her signature silver septum piercing hoop with Maria Tash jewelry and Ana Khouri dangling earrings, including the Phillipa earpiece featuring a pear-shaped diamond and a diamond Phillipa ear cuff, along with Jacquie Aiche stud earrings.

Completing the dramatic look, the Oppenheimer actress sported matching chunky silver rings that perfectly complemented her silver chrome nail polish.

Florence Pugh captivates with her dramatic makeup at the ‘Dune: Part Two’ premiere, featuring graphic silver metallic eye makeup and bold brows, creating an otherworldly elegance that perfectly complements her Valentino gown (Credit: Dave Allocca / Starpix /INSTARimages)

Evanie Frausto’s hair styling added another layer of uniqueness, with Florence sporting a sleek looped ponytail and wavy, sculpted bangs.

But what truly stole the show was her artful eye makeup. Alex Babsky worked wonders, elevating her look to an otherworldly level with graphic, silver-metallic eye makeup adorned with what seemed like silver cutout stickers.

Paired with long lashes, smoky eyeshadow, and bold brows, the cat eye took center stage, while a nude lip and subtle rosy cheeks kept the rest of her glam understated yet chic.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Margiela Couture Look Sharpened by Christian Louboutin Tabi Pumps

Anya Taylor-Joy may have joined the Dune: Part Two cast a bit later, but she certainly left a lasting impression as she graced the tail end of the Dune press tour, showcasing her unparalleled fashion sense one last time.

I love how the actress never shies away from experimentation on the red carpet, and her latest look was spectacular. It’s as if she saved the best for last!

Anya Taylor-Joy stuns in a black and gold John Galliano pannier dress for the Maison Margiela Spring 2024 collection, blending sci-fi goddess vibes with couture witch elegance (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

For the premiere, all eyes were on Anya Taylor-Joy, and it’s no wonder, considering her choice of attire – a dramatic pannier dress from John Galliano’s Spring 2024 couture collection for Maison Margiela.

It struck the perfect balance between sci-fi goddess and couture witch. The Northman star’s ensemble featured a gold bodycon dress layered over a corset, emphasizing her figure while staying true to the sci-fi theme.

Paired with red velvet and leather Christian Louboutin Tabi pumps and minimalistic Tiffany & Co. jewelry, Anya Taylor-Joy’s look is a perfect mix of bold and intricate, highlighting her unique fashion sense and leaving a lasting impression on the premiere’s red carpet (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)

A sheer black structured tulle overlay added a layer of intrigue, with eye-catching design details from the halter neckline to the statement pouf skirt, evoking a Victorian-era silhouette.

Anya elevated her look and added striking contrast to her black-and-gold outfit by pairing the dress with red velvet-and-leather Tabi pumps by Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela.

John Galliano and Christian Louboutin teamed up for Maison Margiela’s Artisanal Spring 2024 couture collection, which was unveiled at Paris Fashion Week. This collaboration resulted in six unique tabi shoes, each combining Louboutin’s iconic red sole with Margiela’s distinctive split-toe design, showcasing a powerful fusion of two iconic fashion elements.

Embodying both a sci-fi goddess and a couture witch, Anya Taylor-Joy chose a captivating ensemble featuring a bodycon gold dress under a dramatic black tulle overlay (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)

While her attire was nearly perfect, the actress didn’t overlook accessories. Instead, she opted for a minimalistic approach, adorning herself with dainty Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Her selection included T1 Open hoop earrings, an Elsa Peretti diamond hoop bracelet, and matching gold rings, such as the Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard ring, Elsa Peretti Wave Five-Row Diamond ring, and Knot Double Row ring.

To top off her look, Anya opted for statement platinum hair styled in mermaid waves, with a middle part and slicked-down top, exuding her brand of glamour. Her makeup was picture-perfect, featuring a bold red lip and bronze eyeshadow.

👠 How Footwear Defined Dune: Part Two’s Red Carpet Narrative

As the Dune: Part Two press tour wrapped, it became clear that footwear wasn’t just a finishing touch—it was central to how each look translated the film’s sci-fi, desert-inspired aesthetic into high fashion. From sculptural platforms to couture collaborations, the shoes grounded even the most avant-garde silhouettes, adding structure, contrast, and narrative depth.

To see how these moments evolved across the global press tour—and how each star refined their fashion language through footwear—explore more standout looks below.