When Ellie Goulding attended the Omega “Lost in Space” anniversary party at the Tate Modern in London on April 26, 2017, she opted for a sophisticated take on her signature edgy aesthetic.
Shifting away from her usual red-carpet silhouettes, the singer arrived in a head-to-toe Saint Laurent ensemble that balanced structured tailoring with delicate textures.

Her look centered around a Saint Laurent crepe mini dress, featuring a complex interplay of distressed lace and mesh.

The design utilized sheer panels to create a modern, “naked dress” effect, countered by the conservative high neckline and voluminous romantic puff sleeves.

The highlight of the outfit was the footwear: the Saint Laurent “Edie” pumps. These heels mirrored the dress’s juxtaposition, blending sharp, sexy lines with feminine frill details.

To complete the look—and pay homage to the evening’s host—she accessorized with an Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch.”

While we’re used to seeing Ellie in black dresses that expose a lot of skin, most are ill-fitting and don’t take her body shape into account. For this look, we love how Ellie’s Saint Laurent dress married her preference for sheer black dresses without making her look cheap. Overall, this is one of the better dresses we’ve seen on her.
More Ellie Goulding Shoe Moments to Explore
If you loved her Saint Laurent “Edie” moment at Tate Modern, here are more Ellie Goulding looks where the shoes do the storytelling—from sky-high platforms to sleek pumps and statement boots.
👠 Explore Ellie Goulding’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Ellie Goulding’s height & shoe-size guide—a quick reference for her stats, plus how she uses heels to elevate her look.
- 👡 Chloé ankle-wrap sandals with a sheer La Mania night-out look—a London after-party outfit anchored by relaxed, boho-leaning sandals.
- 👠 Gucci Mary Jane pumps at the #BringColourBack event—blush block-heel polish with a floral dress and leather-jacket edge.
- ✨ Ellie Goulding’s show-stopping 2024 fashion marathon—including her towering Jimmy Choo Max Bing platform sandals.
- 🕸️ Casadei mesh-strap sandals at Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards—a sleek, sporty-sexy sandal moment with a black Barbara Bui dress.
- 🖤 Maison Margiela nail-heel boots—a shock-value statement boot with metal “nail” heels.
- 🍷 Saint Laurent “Amber” velvet sandals (and Dr. Martens contrast)—burgundy velvet ankle-strap sandals that pop against an off-duty look.
- 🎬 Rupert Sanderson “Elba” pumps at the Bridget Jones’s Baby premiere—classic pointed-toe satin pumps with a feathered Marchesa dress.