Emily Ratajkowski has spent the past decade refining a fashion formula that pairs headline-making outfits with carefully chosen footwear.
Whether stepping onto the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in sheer Miu Miu, attending Hollywood fashion events in body-conscious eveningwear, or making high-profile appearances in 2026, she consistently relies on sleek footwear to complement rather than compete with her outfits.
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From Stuart Weitzman’s iconic “Nudist” sandals to elegant evening styles from Miu Miu and other luxury labels, her shoe choices have consistently balanced some of her most memorable fashion moments.
The following looks trace how her red-carpet style evolved from the mid-2010s through the early 2020s while reflecting the footwear philosophy that continues to shape her fashion choices today.
Cannes Drama: Emily Ratajkowski Stuns in Sheer Miu Miu at the Crimes of the Future Premiere
At the screening of Crimes of the Future during the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, Ratajkowski embraced one of her most daring red-carpet looks in a sheer black lace Miu Miu gown adorned with glittering floral embellishments.
Emily Ratajkowski in a sheer lace Miu Miu dress at the screening of “Crimes Of The Future” during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2022, in Cannes, France (Credit: Alberto Terenghi / IPA / INSTARimages)
Styled with a structured leather belt fastened just below the bust and an exposed thong beneath the semi-sheer design, the look blended romantic detailing with the provocative edge that defined much of Miu Miu’s aesthetic at the time.
She completed the ensemble with sky-high black platform sandals, a styling choice that did more than add height.
The substantial silhouette balanced the gown’s heavy embellishments and bold leather belt, helping to elongate the body-skimming shape and ensuring the dramatic slit and floor-length lace skirt maintained their striking proportions on the Cannes red carpet.
Emily Ratajkowski paired her sheer black lace Miu Miu gown with a structured leather belt (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)
Five years earlier, Ratajkowski took a different approach to eveningwear while attending Harper’s Bazaar’s celebration of the 150 Most Fashionable Women at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.
Minimalist Glamour: Cristina Ottaviano Gown and Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” Sandals
The model combined a black-and-white Cristina Ottaviano gown with one of her most frequently worn red-carpet shoe styles: Stuart Weitzman’s minimalist “Nudist” sandals.
Emily Ratajkowski paired her Cristina Ottaviano gown with Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals, demonstrating how a barely-there heel can elongate the legs and enhance a dramatic silhouette without distracting from the dress (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Apega / WENN)
The look reflected a recurring theme in Ratajkowski’s style in the late 2010s: statement-making gowns paired with minimalist footwear, allowing the clothing to remain the focal point.
Emily Ratajkowski completed her black-and-white Cristina Ottaviano look with softly waved hair, deep burgundy lipstick, and diamond drop earrings (Credit: Apega / WENN)
Designed with a black sequined bodice and a contrasting white column skirt, the Cristina Ottaviano gown combined graphic asymmetrical lines with a streamlined silhouette for a modern black-and-white effect.
Emily Ratajkowski’s signature one-leg pose highlights the leg-lengthening power of Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals, whose barely-there straps create an uninterrupted line from hip to toe (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Apega / WENN)
She finished the look with Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals, a red-carpet staple whose barely-there silhouette helped define celebrity style throughout the 2010s.
Emily Ratajkowski flaunts cleavage in a strapless dress styled with glittering earrings and deep red lipstick (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The minimalist heel appeared on stars ranging from Olivia Culpo and January Jones to Naomie Harris, while becoming one of Ratajkowski’s most frequently worn evening shoes.
Emily Ratajkowski at the Harper’s Bazaar celebration of the 150 Most Fashionable Women presented by TUMI in partnership with American Express, La Perla, and Hearts On Fire at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California, on January 27, 2017 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Apega / WENN)
The sleek sandal complemented a wide range of looks in her wardrobe, making repeat appearances at industry events, film premieres, and fashion celebrations.
She wore them to the 33rd Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.
Emily Ratajkowski slips into black Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals with delicate ankle straps and a sleek stiletto heel (Credit: WENN)
Early Signature Style: Bec & Bridge Dress and Metallic Stuart Weitzman Heels
Looking back to 2016 reveals how early Ratajkowski established many of the styling habits that would define her public image.
At Glamour Magazine’s Game Changers Lunch in West Hollywood in April 2016, she paired a body-skimming Bec & Bridge dress with metallic Stuart Weitzman sandals.
Emily Ratajkowski curls her hair for Glamour’s Game Changers Lunch held on April 20, 2016, at Au Fudge in West Hollywood (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
The off-the-shoulder Bec & Bridge design highlighted her preference for streamlined silhouettes, while the metallic sandals added polish without competing with the dress.
Emily Ratajkowski demonstrates why the barely-there sandal became a red-carpet staple: the delicate toe strap and slim ankle band create an uninterrupted leg line, allowing her fitted Bec & Bridge dress to take center stage while maximizing the leg-lengthening effect (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
The asymmetrical cut and fitted shape created a clean, modern look that worked particularly well with the barely-there sandal silhouette.
She teamed the look with minimal jewelry and a chain-strapped Burberry bag. To amp up the sultriness, she wore her brown tresses down in tousled waves and sported neutral makeup with nude lipstick.
Emily Ratajkowski carries a Burberry bag while out to the Glamour Magazine Game Changers Lunch (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
She finished the look with metallic pewter Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals. Ratajkowski’s metallic version added subtle shine while preserving the shoe’s signature leg-lengthening effect.
The original “Nudist” became one of the defining red-carpet sandals of the 2010s thanks to its barely-there silhouette and versatility. Stuart Weitzman has since refined the design with updated versions that offer greater comfort and stability while preserving the minimalist aesthetic that made the shoe famous.
Its longevity was evident nearly a decade later at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026, where Mia Goth wore white satin Stuart Weitzman “Nudist II” sandals on the Oscars red carpet. The appearance demonstrated how the streamlined silhouette continues to resonate with stylists and celebrities long after the original “Nudist” became a red-carpet staple.
Emily Ratajkowski steps out in metallic pewter Stuart Weitzman sandals, a barely-there silhouette that became one of the decade’s defining red-carpet heels (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
While the outfits in these appearances ranged from sheer Cannes couture to body-conscious cocktail dresses and minimalist eveningwear, the footwear reveals a surprisingly consistent styling philosophy. Throughout her career, Emily Ratajkowski has repeatedly gravitated toward sleek sandals, barely-there heels, and streamlined pumps that support rather than compete with her clothing.
That approach continues to define her wardrobe today. Whether wearing minimalist Courrèges AC buckle sandals in Paris, building an entire press-tour wardrobe around Paris Texas “Lidia” mules, or embracing statement heels and sandals in her broader red-carpet shoe archive, she consistently uses footwear to refine the overall silhouette rather than dominate it.
More recent outings, including her reptile-textured pump styling in Los Angeles, her winter rotation of boots and sneakers, and her New York street-style footwear choices, show how the same philosophy translates beyond the red carpet. From Stuart Weitzman’s iconic “Nudist” sandals to contemporary luxury labels, Ratajkowski’s shoe choices remain one of the most consistent elements of her evolving personal style.