Red Carpet Classic: Eva Longoria Elevates David Koma With Aquazzura “Linda” Sandals

Eva Longoria attended the Global Gift Gala on May 9, 2016, at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, opting for a structured monochromatic look.

Eva Longoria wears her dark hair down at the Global Gift Gala held on May 9, 2016, at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris (Credit: WENN)

The actress selected a white floor-length gown from David Koma’s Resort 2016 collection, a piece defined by its clean lines and subtle geometric detailing.

Eva Longoria balanced sharp structure and fluid movement in a white David Koma gown, pairing the geometric cutout detailing with mirrored Aquazzura “Linda” sandals that elongated her petite frame on the Paris red carpet

The dress featured a high thigh-slit and sequin embellishments across the bodice and hip, providing a high-contrast texture against the smooth white fabric. To complement the cool tones of the gown, she styled the look with Messika jewelry and a pair of silver strappy sandals that mirrored the sequins’ metallic shimmer.

The “Telenovela” star glammed up the look further with Messika jewelry and a pair of silver strappy sandals. She also put her engagement ring back on after mentioning that she had left it in Mexico.

Eva wore her hair center-parted and down, completing her look with sultry makeup, including smoky eyeshadow, dark eyeliner, and nude lipstick.

On her feet, the producer wore Aquazzura’s “Linda” sandals, one of Edgardo Osorio’s signature evening designs and a longtime red-carpet favorite for their clean, barely-there elegance.

Instead of a traditional ankle strap, the silhouette is built around delicate crisscross straps that sweep across the instep, then wrap low around the ankle and tie softly at the back, creating a leg-lengthening effect that works especially well with high-slit gowns like Eva Longoria’s David Koma dress.

Eva Longoria’s silver Aquazzura “Linda” heels featured delicate wraparound straps, mirrored metallic leather, and a slim stiletto heel that perfectly complemented the sleek, minimalist lines of her gown

Rendered in mirrored silver leather, the sandals echoed the sequined embellishments on her gown without competing for attention. The style sat atop Aquazzura’s signature 105 mm stiletto heel — just over four inches — adding height and sharpness while maintaining the sleek, minimal lines that made the “Linda” a lasting staple in the brand’s evening collection rather than a one-season trend.

Aquazzura’s ‘Linda’ sandals have been crafted in Italy from glossy silver leather

Designed with flattering crossover straps, this crystal-embellished style is set on a thin heel and has delicate ties that fasten at the ankle

Gold-tone metallic leather Aquazzura Linda sandals with crossover straps at ankles, covered heels, and tie closures at ankles

Favored by celebrities including Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lawrence, and Gigi Hadid, the “Linda 105” became known for balancing glamour with versatility, pairing just as easily with cocktail dresses and tailoring as with formal red-carpet gowns.

Why Aquazzura’s “Linda” Sandals Became a Lasting Red-Carpet Essential

Eva Longoria’s Paris gala look perfectly captured why Aquazzura’s “Linda” sandals became one of the defining evening shoes of the 2010s. With their delicate crisscross straps, mirrored metallic finish, and barely-there silhouette, the heels offered just enough shine and structure to complement dramatic gowns without overpowering them.

Long after their debut, the style continues to appear on celebrities, stylists, and red carpets thanks to its clean, leg-lengthening design and timeless versatility.