Standing 5ft 3 (160 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, Gillian Jacobs has long shown a flair for architectural footwear — and two memorable red-carpet appearances in 2016 and 2015 perfectly capture her ability to balance classic elegance with modern edge.
1. Gillian Jacobs in Giuseppe Zanotti “Raquel” Sandals at the 2016 Elle Event
On January 20, 2016, the Community actress attended the Elle Women in Television Celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, where she showcased an intricate pair of black suede laser-cut sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti.
Actress Gillian Jacobs flaunts her long legs at ELLE’s 6th Annual Women in Television Dinner Presented by Hearts on Fire Diamonds and Olay at Sunset Tower on January 20, 2016, in West Hollywood, California (Credit: WENN)
These caged “Raquel” sandals provided a sharp, geometric contrast to her David Koma little black dress, which featured a signature zipper front and flutter sleeves.
The high-vamp silhouette subtly lengthened her legs beneath the mini hemline — and although this exact pair has since sold out, you can shop the Italian designer’s newest styles at Farfetch.
Another celebrity fan of these heels is Chrissy Teigen, who wore them with a black dress at the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards.
Gillian Jacobs showcases intricate black suede Giuseppe Zanotti high-heel sandals, featuring geometric laser-cut straps and a sleek stiletto heel
2. Gillian Jacobs in J. Mendel Mini Dress and Strappy Sandals at the 2015 “Black or White” Premiere
One year earlier, Gillian Jacobs hit the red carpet at the premiere of Relativity Media’s Black or White held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Gillian Jacobs at the premiere of Relativity Media’s Black or White held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 20, 2015
The American actress sported a multicolored paneled mini dress from the J. Mendel Spring 2015 collection featuring a black hemline.
Gillian Jacobs pairs a multicolored paneled J. Mendel Spring 2015 mini dress with sleek black strappy stiletto sandals and a structured Rodo clutch for a polished red-carpet look
The frock looked way too big on Gillian, and it did not help that she accessorized with a gorgeous Rodo clutch and classy black strappy sandals.
Gillian Jacobs steps out in black strappy high-heel sandals featuring clean, modern lines and a slim stiletto silhouette
To see more of her favorite shoes, see how the actress styled an exquisite strapless J. Mendel sheath dress with stunning cutout “Orner” sandals by Jerome C. Rousseau.
Gillian Jacobs completes her red-carpet look with a sleek black Rodo clutch framed in gold hardware
More Celebrity Style Inspiration: Iconic Giuseppe Zanotti Sandal Moments
Gillian Jacobs isn’t the only star drawn to Giuseppe Zanotti’s sculptural, high-impact sandals. From bold satin statement heels to sleek, minimalist stilettos, Zanotti’s designs consistently dominate red carpets, press tours, and street-style moments alike.
If you love the architectural elegance of her laser-cut “Raquel” sandals, explore more standout celebrity looks featuring the Italian designer’s most coveted silhouettes below.
👠 Celebrity Moments Featuring Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals:
- ✨ Demi Lovato’s Edgy GMA Style with Zanotti “Venere” Sandals — A deep dive into how sculptural Zanotti sandals anchored her Good Morning America stage look.
- ❤️ Heidi Klum’s Red Satin Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals — How the German supermodel elevated a monochrome blazer-dress with bold red Zanotti heels.
- 👗 Kim Kardashian’s Ivy Lunch with Zanotti Snake-Print Sandals — Sleek neutrals and textured Zanotti sandals for daytime luxury styling.
- 💫 Lili Reinhart Channels Romance in Zanotti “Audrinette” Sandals — A modern press-tour look featuring minimalist Zanotti heels.
- 🔥 Why Celebrities Can’t Get Enough of Zanotti Harmony Sandals — A standalone feature on the iconic three-strap stiletto silhouette.
👣 Learn More About the Designer:
- Inside Giuseppe Zanotti’s World: Italian Luxury Footwear Craftsmanship — Background on the designer and his signature silhouettes.