Before she became a global fixture in film and fashion, Emilia Clarke was a relatively unknown actor whose career changed overnight with her casting in Game of Thrones.
From her 2011 debut to the series finale in 2019, the petite actress portrayed Daenerys Targaryen, a role that required both a commanding presence and an evolving sense of regal style.
As the Game of Thrones era reached its final chapter, Emilia Clarke stepped onto the New York premiere carpet in a look that balanced fantasy with precision—letting volume and texture lead while keeping the foundation clean and controlled at the feet.
Emilia Clarke softens the drama of her ethereal teal-blue Valentino tulle gown with minimal, likely nude-toned sandals that visually disappear under the sheer layers—an intentional styling move that lengthens the leg line and keeps the focus on the gown’s weightless volume and gemstone-embellished bodice at the Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere in New York City on April 3, 2019 (Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock)
This evolution often carried over to the red carpet. In February 2016, Clarke arrived at the Little House in Mayfair, London, for a pre-BAFTA gathering.
Looking back at the event, her choice of attire—specifically her footwear—clearly exemplifies the understated British elegance she became known for during her years in the spotlight.
Emilia Clarke balances a textured white lace dress with a structured, military-inspired Burberry jacket, setting up a polished, tonal look that keeps the focus on clean lines and soft contrast at the Harvey Weinstein Pre-BAFTAs Dinner held on February 12, 2016, at the Little House in Mayfair, London (Credit: WENN)
Emilia Clarke was decked out in a head-to-toe Burberry outfit, including a classic white lace dress paired with one of the brand’s statement blazers.
Emilia Clarke grounds her lace mini and cropped Burberry jacket with delicate nude strappy sandals, the barely-there design extending her leg line while the slim stiletto heel keeps the look sharp rather than overly sweet (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)
Emilia finished her look by showing off her feet in slim nude suede strap sandals.
A closer look at Emilia Clarke’s nude suede sandals reveals fine crossover straps and a narrow ankle fastening—details that secure the foot without visual bulk, creating a light, elongating effect that complements the dress’s soft texture (Credit: WENN)
From Westeros Premieres to Barely-There Heels: Emilia Clarke’s Red-Carpet Shoe Story
Clarke’s pre-BAFTA Burberry look fits neatly into a larger style arc: whether she was promoting Game of Thrones, stepping into couture, or choosing a more off-duty sandal, her best footwear moments often relied on slim straps, precise heels, and just enough detail to sharpen the outfit without overwhelming it.
👠 Explore Emilia Clarke’s Shoe & Game of Thrones Style Moments:
- 🐉 Her Season 4 premiere look pairs a flowing Donna Karan halter dress with Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals—an early example of the barely-there heel defining mid-2010s red-carpet minimalism.
- 🖤 The Season 6 premiere Erdem moment is grounded by rare Christian Louboutin x Jonathan Saunders heels, where slim straps and precise stiletto lift sharpen the weight of embroidered velvet.
- ✨ Her red-carpet Casadei sandal phase highlights how metallic ankle-strap heels add controlled glamour to softer, flowing silhouettes.
- 🌈 The bold Louboutin “Naseeba” rainbow heels introduce color-blocking at the foot, using multicolored satin straps to energize a clean J.W. Anderson dress.
- 🖤 Her Prada T-strap sandals at the BAFTA nominees party show how structured straps and a higher heel counter add definition to sheer, layered couture.
- 🐆 Off-duty in Kurt Geiger wedge sandals proves her style range—switching from red-carpet stilettos to grounded, wearable height while promoting Game of Thrones.
Emilia Clarke signs autographs for fans while wearing a Burberry ensemble in London (Credit: Tim McLees / WENN)