Emilia Clarke’s Shoe Style: From Daenerys Boots to Red Carpet Heels

Spanning multiple red carpets and distinct phases of her career, Emilia Clarke has consistently used footwear to balance statement dressing—whether anchoring sequins, sharpening couture, or elevating tailored suiting.

From her Last Christmas press tour in 2019 to her Game of Thrones era in 2016, each look shows how subtle shoe choices shape an outfit’s overall line and impact.

From Daenerys to Last Christmas: Emilia Clarke’s Musical Career Shift

You may know Emilia Clarke as the Mother of Dragons, but her performance in the 2019 romantic comedy Last Christmas revealed a different side of the actress: her singing voice.

While her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones demanded a stoic, authoritative presence, the Paul Feig-directed film required Clarke to take on the vulnerability of a holiday shop worker—and the musical catalog of George Michael.

Emilia Clarke was praised for her performance starring opposite Henry Golding in the romantic comedy Last Christmas (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Clarke filmed the role at 32, turning 33 just weeks before the film’s November 2019 release.

The shift wasn’t just tonal—it was technical. Kate sings, and Clarke performs the vocals herself, stepping into George Michael’s catalog rather than relying on a stand-in.

Emilia Clarke impressed everyone with her singing as Kate Andrich in the 2019 romantic comedy film Last Christmas (Credit: Universal Pictures)

As Last Christmas leaned into music and vulnerability onscreen, Emilia Clarke kept things unmistakably high-impact on the red carpet—trading Kate’s messy charm for a look built entirely on shimmer, line, and precision.

Valentino Sequins & Barely-There Heels at the New York Premiere

At the New York City premiere, Clarke lit up the carpet in a floor-length, violet sequined Valentino gown cut in a fluid A-line with delicate spaghetti straps.

The real payoff comes in the styling: tonal purple statement earrings and barely-there strappy heels that keep the focus on the dress while quietly extending the line of the leg—classic red-carpet balance, done right.

Emilia Clarke in a Valentino sequined silk maxi dress at the Universal Pictures Premiere of Last Christmas at AMC Lincoln Square on October 29, 2019, in New York City (Credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock)

While New York was all about sequined shine, London sharpened the story—swapping sparkle for structure and letting the footwear do the quiet work of finishing the line.

Prada Cutouts & Gianvito Rossi Sandals at the London Premiere

Henry Golding, Emilia Clarke, and director Paul Feig attend the “Last Christmas” UK Premiere at BFI Southbank on November 11, 2019, in London, England (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

At the BFI Southbank on November 11, 2019, Clarke arrived in a black Prada midi dress defined by a plunging cutout and sheer organza ruffles trimmed in velvet and crystal, framing the neckline like a jeweled collar.

Emilia Clarke in a custom Prada dress and Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals at the UK film premiere of ‘Last Christmas’ at the BFI Southbank on November 11, 2019, in London, England (Credit: Cubankite / Shutterstock)

The column silhouette keeps things controlled through the skirt, which lands just above the ankle—deliberately revealing her black Gianvito Rossi Portofino 70 sandals.

The slim ankle-wrap strap and low-cut vamp lengthen the foot without competing with the dress’s intricate upper, a classic red-carpet move: detail up top, precision at the base.

Emilia Clarke shows off her feet in black Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals (Credit: Cubankite / Shutterstock / Featureflash Photo Agency)

Stella McCartney Red Suit & Kurt Geiger Pumps at CinemaCon

Rewind a few years to April 2016, before Last Christmas and even before Game of Thrones reached its final stretch.

With season six on the horizon, Emilia Clarke—still firmly in her Daenerys Targaryen era—matched the anticipation around the show with a red-carpet energy that felt just as charged.

Emilia Clarke wears her hair down at Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘The Big Picture,’ an exclusive presentation highlighting the summer of 2016 and beyond at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 12, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: WENN)

The Star Wars star wore a Stella McCartney suit and pants, which she dressed up with Rachel Katz rings, Vita Fede earrings, and Effy Jewelry.

Emilia Clarke sharpens a bold red Stella McCartney suit with sleek black crossover pumps, using the pointed toe and low-cut vamp to elongate the leg and balance the plunging, tailored silhouette (Credit: Judy Eddy / DJDM / WENN)

The short actress wore the unreleased limited-edition Kurt Geiger “Siene” pumps from the Spring/Summer 2016 collection.

Emilia Clarke finishes the look with unreleased Kurt Geiger pumps, where black crisscross straps and scalloped detailing sharpen the pointed toe and add graphic contrast against the bold red suit (Credit: WENN)

Emilia Clarke’s Red-Carpet Style, Defined by Precision Footwear

Across premieres, press tours, and earlier-career moments, Emilia Clarke’s style consistently returns to balance—letting bold silhouettes, rich textures, and intricate detailing take center stage while her footwear quietly refines the final line.

Whether it’s barely-there sandals extending a sequined gown or structured pumps grounding sharp tailoring, her choices show how the right shoe doesn’t compete—it completes. Explore more of her standout fashion and shoe moments below.