In awards-season fashion, the same shoe can take on an entirely different personality depending on styling.
Giuseppe Zanotti’s satin platform sandals with crystal-trimmed buckles appeared on two actresses several years apart, demonstrating the versatility of a design that balanced statement hardware with classic evening proportions.
At the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Shay Mitchell paired the black satin style with a tiger-striped Roberto Cavalli gown from the Fall 2016 collection. Earlier, at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Sky, Diane Kruger chose the same red satin silhouette to complement a rhinestone-embroidered Chanel couture dress.
Shay Mitchell Styled Black Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals With Roberto Cavalli at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Shay Mitchell showcased the dramatic cutouts and metallic tiger-stripe embellishments of her Roberto Cavalli gown at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards, pairing the statement look with black Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals in Los Angeles on May 7, 2017 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Mitchell’s Roberto Cavalli gown featured a halter-inspired neckline, strategic cutouts, and metallic tiger stripes that echoed the event’s dramatic mood.
Oversized amber-toned hoop earrings, softly waved hair, and smoky eyes complemented Shay Mitchell’s shimmering Roberto Cavalli design, allowing the intricate beading and sculptural silhouette to stand out
Mitchell balanced the statement gown with oversized hoop earrings, stacked rings, softly waved hair, and understated makeup, allowing the Roberto Cavalli design and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals to remain the focus.
The off-the-shoulder Roberto Cavalli gown featured a plunging keyhole neckline, long sleeves, and animal-print-inspired sequined detailing, creating one of Shay Mitchell’s boldest red-carpet fashion moments
Mitchell completed the look with Giuseppe Zanotti satin platform sandals featuring crystal-trimmed buckle details, wide toe straps, covered platforms, and slender stiletto heels. The combination of satin and sparkling hardware gave the minimalist silhouette a more jewelry-like appearance.
While Mitchell opted for black satin, Diane Kruger demonstrated how the same Giuseppe Zanotti design could create a completely different effect when rendered in bold red.
Diane Kruger Chose the Same Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals in Red for the “Sky” Premiere in Toronto
Diane Kruger paired softly tousled blonde hair, smoky eye makeup, and a natural lip with her Chanel couture look at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Sky on September 16, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Stefan Krempl)
At the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, Kruger paired the red satin version with a rhinestone-embroidered Chanel Fall 2015 Couture dress.
Diane Kruger contrasted her glittering black Chanel Fall 2015 Couture dress with vibrant red Giuseppe Zanotti satin sandals, creating a bold color accent against the textured silhouette
She accessorized with a Monique Lhuillier “Sophia” clutch, allowing the vibrant sandals to provide a coordinated finishing touch.
Crystal-trimmed buckle hardware, slim stiletto heels, and lustrous red satin elevated Diane Kruger’s Giuseppe Zanotti sandals into a standout finishing touch for her TIFF premiere ensemble
Although Mitchell and Kruger’s satin platform sandals appear to be a discontinued mid-2010s Giuseppe Zanotti design, the house continues to explore crystal-accented buckle details in its current collections.
As of June 2026, Farfetch carries several related styles, including the Miss Buckle crystal-embellished sandals, Betty platform buckle sandals, Harmony sandals, and Intriigo Zoe buckle-fastening designs. While none exactly replicate the satin platforms worn on the red carpet, they preserve the jewelry-inspired hardware that helped define the original silhouette.
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