At the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, sisters Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid leaned into coordinated neutral dressing while still reflecting their distinct approaches to fashion and footwear.
Gigi favored polished glamour in head-to-toe Tom Ford, pairing structured separates with metallic-accented mary-jane pumps, while Bella took a more body-conscious route in Charlotte Knowles and barely-there Gianvito Rossi sandals. Their matching blonde hair and tonal palettes tied the looks together without making them feel identical.
Gigi Hadid’s Metallic-Capped Tom Ford Mary Jane Moment
Gigi Hadid poses in a nude-toned Tom Ford corset and champagne taffeta trousers styled with metallic-cap-toe mary-jane pumps at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey, on August 26, 2019 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
Gigi wore a nude-mesh boned corset with champagne-hued taffeta pants from Tom Ford, continuing the designer’s sleek, sharply tailored aesthetic that dominated many late-2010s red carpets.
Gigi Hadid’s satin Tom Ford mary-jane pumps featured sharp gold metal cap toes and delicate double straps that echoed the polished hardware accents throughout her look
Her matching two-strap mary-jane pumps featured pointed gold metal cap toes, adding structure and contrast to the otherwise soft neutral palette.
The metallic hardware also echoed the resurgence of armor-inspired accessories and sculptural shoe details that became a signature of Tom Ford’s eveningwear during that period.
Tom Ford’s blush satin mary-jane pumps combined classic pointed-toe styling with sculptural gold cap toes and slim stiletto heels for a futuristic take on evening footwear
Bella Hadid’s Barely-There Charlotte Knowles and Gianvito Rossi Look
Younger sister Bella turned to London-based designer Charlotte Knowles for her tonal nude look, continuing the body-conscious aesthetic that defined much of her late-2010s red carpet style.
The American model wore a gathered bandeau top and matching low-rise skirt linked by utilitarian parachute straps, revealing her toned midriff while balancing the look’s exposed skin with the industrial-inspired hardware and draped construction.
Bella Hadid arrives at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in a body-skimming Charlotte Knowles dress paired with barely-there Gianvito Rossi PVC sandals
The Chrome Hearts brand ambassador tapped her endorsement deal with the accessories and lifestyle brand for her jewelry.
Bella finished the look with Gianvito Rossi’s “Stark” clear-strap sandals, a barely-there style that helped emphasize the long, uninterrupted lines of her monochromatic outfit while keeping the focus on the exposed hardware and strapping details of the ensemble.
The transparent PVC design became one of Gianvito Rossi’s defining red carpet signatures during the late 2010s, embraced by models and actresses for its leg-lengthening effect and minimalist finish.
Bella gravitated toward the sleek silhouette throughout this era, alongside other pared-back sandal styles and sharp stilettos that complemented her body-conscious approach to dressing. Similar barely-there Gianvito Rossi moments also appeared on Jennifer Lopez in red “Stark” sandals while filming Marry Me and Kendall Jenner at Cannes in translucent Gianvito Rossi heels.
Bella Hadid’s Gianvito Rossi “Stark” sandals used transparent PVC straps and nude leather trim to create a barely visible, leg-lengthening effect on the red carpet
Gigi and Bella Hadid’s Red Carpet Footwear Playbook
Gigi and Bella’s 2019 MTV VMAs looks worked because they approached the same nude-toned palette from opposite directions: Gigi with Tom Ford’s polished, metal-capped Mary Jane pumps, and Bella with Gianvito Rossi’s barely-there PVC sandals.
For more of their best designer shoe moments, explore these standout Hadid fashion features.
👠 Explore More Gigi & Bella Hadid Shoe Moments:
- 👢 Gigi and Bella’s Paris Fashion Week boot moment contrasts Gigi’s classic Dr. Martens 1460 boots with Bella’s chunky Prada lug-sole knee-highs.
- ✨ Gigi’s NYFW shoe rotation moves from Gucci lug-sole loafers to sculptural white Versace Pin-Point pumps.
- 👠 Bella’s Christian Louboutin “Iriza” d’Orsay pumps brought crystal sparkle and red-sole drama to her vivid Giambattista Valli couture look.
- 👟 The sisters’ Tommy Hilfiger-era footwear pairs Gigi’s bright red Dr. Martens boots with Bella’s rare KITH x Nike Air Maestro 2 sneakers.
- 📏 Standing at 5’9¼” (175.9 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9.5, Gigi often uses platforms, boots, and sharp stilettos to amplify her runway-length frame.
- 🖤 Bella’s height and shoe-size guide traces her designer heel signatures, from Christian Louboutin and Saint Laurent to Le Silla and Giuseppe Zanotti.