Kate Hudson & Janelle Monáe Lead Glass Onion Paris Premiere in Alexandre Birman and Paris Texas Boots

Few red carpets offer as masterfully curated a footwear portfolio as the Paris premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

Held at La Cinémathèque Française in December 2022, the event remains a quintessential reference point for winter evening style, proving that the right boot or architectural wedge can completely redefine high-fashion tailoring.

Costume designer Jenny Eagan’s ensemble cast styling: A masterclass in using footwear and silhouettes to define the ‘Disruptors’ of Glass Onion (Credit: Netflix)

While the film dominated the cultural zeitgeist of the early 2020s, the footwear choices showcased on its European tour offer a timeless lesson in proportion.

From sparkling sequins grounded by sleek, second-skin boots to sculptural wedges that anchor avant-garde silhouettes, these looks transcend their original release date.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery amassed 209.40 million hours watched in its first ten days on Netflix (Credit: Netflix)

Below, we revisit this specific moment in Paris through a shoe-focused lens, breaking down why these silhouettes remain influential and how to master the “ankle-up” approach to red-carpet glamour.

Rather than focusing on fleeting streaming stats, we are zeroing in on the craftsmanship: the heel shapes, textures, and designers that made these looks iconic (and yes, the styling rumors that followed).

On the Paris carpet at La Cinémathèque, Kate Hudson and Janelle Monáe led the style pack alongside director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman.

With leading men Daniel Craig and Edward Norton absent, the spotlight fell squarely on the women—and their boots and wedges took center stage.

Producer Ram Bergman, Janelle Monáe, director Rian Johnson, and Kate Hudson at the Paris premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery held at La Cinematheque on December 15, 2022 (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

1. Kate Hudson Shines in Sequined Pamella Rolland Suit & Alexandre Birman Knee-High Boots

Always putting on a dazzling display, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star continued her winning style streak in a silver sequined twill suit from American designer Pamella Rolland’s Spring 2023 collection.

The iconic actress looked classy in her two-piece co-ords, including a single-breasted jacket with a plunging neckline and matching flared trousers.

True to her bold red-carpet style, Kate opted for a shirtless look under the tailored suit, letting the plunging neckline elongate her 5ft 6in (167.6 cm) frame. In sleek heels that matched her estimated US shoe size 7, she easily towered over co-star Janelle Monáe, who stands around 5ft 0 (152.4 cm) but shares the same shoe size.

Kate Hudson poses with Janelle Monáe in a silver sequin co-ord suit by Pamella Roland, noticeably towering over her co-star on the Paris premiere red carpet (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Kate Hudson’s Sleek Silver Styling and Effortless Glam

Styled by Sophie Lopez, Danny Fujikawa’s fiancée kept the look sleek with a selection of silver jewelry. She wore a pair of black half-moon deco earrings by Hanut Singh and several statement rings by EFFY Jewelry that helped showcase her metallic manicure.

The American actress then pulled her tresses into a messy updo and wore neutral-toned makeup with mascara, blush, and nude lipstick.

Kate Hudson styles her tresses in a messy updo and wears minimal makeup with peachy blush and pink lip gloss (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Retro Revival: Kate Hudson Channels Vintage Glam in Alessandra Rich

Before jetting off to Paris, Kate Hudson dropped by The Today Show to talk about Glass Onion, as well as her music career. For her TV appearance, the founder of King St. Vodka opted for a festive look, wearing a retro red polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich.

The pure silk dress features a white broderie anglaise collar, a black pussy bow, and ruched long sleeves.

Kate Hudson arrived at The Today Show studios on December 14, 2022, pairing a retro red polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress and a white Maje faux-sheepskin coat with textured black knee-high boots by Alexandre Birman (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Modern Edge: Maje Shearling Coat and Alexandre Birman Knee-High Boots

She stayed warm by layering the look beneath a $685 Maje faux-sheepskin coat with contrasting black vinyl piping.

A pair of Alexandre Birman knee-high boots, from the Brazilian footwear designer who founded his namesake couture label and serves as CEO/CCO of the shoe empire Arezzo & Co., gave her retro outfit a distinctly modern twist. Kate completed the look with her blonde tresses worn down and swept to one side for a fresh, effortless finish.

To complete her look, she wore minimal makeup, a hint of pink lip gloss, hoop earrings, and a few rings.

Kate Hudson adds a modern finish to her retro dress with Alexandre Birman textured black knee-high boots (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

2. Janelle Monáe Embraces Parisian Chic in Alexandre Vauthier with Satin Knee-High Boots

For the Paris premiere of Glass Onion, Janelle Monáe opted to trade her signature bizarre and eccentric gowns for an effortlessly classy black outfit by Alexandre Vauthier.

The 37-year-old singer and actress wore a two-piece ensemble that included a chenille turtleneck sweater and a velvet high-waisted midi skirt from the French fashion designer’s Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection.

Janelle Monáe trades her bizarre gowns for a classic black turtleneck sweater and a black velvet midi skirt by Alexandre Vauthier (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Vampy Glam: Janelle Monáe Completes Her Gothic Look with Satin Boots and Red Lips

The retro, gothic look was finished with a pair of slouchy satin knee-high boots and several statement rings. Monae pulled her blonde tresses in a high bun with thick side-swept bangs covering part of her glamorously made-up face.

She wore heavy mascara and eyeliner, and finished her glam with a vampy red lip.

Janelle Monáe pulls her blonde locks into a high bun with side-swept bangs covering one side of her face, made-up with vampy red lipstick and dark mascara (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Tailored Sophistication: Janelle Monáe Stuns in a Tweed Cape and Tie Ensemble

The previous day, Janelle attended the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Q&A screening at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center in NYC.

For the event, the We Are Young singer wore a tailored outfit composed of a tweed blazer-style cape, a crisp white shirt with a black tie, and black tights, curated by her stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn.

Singer and actress Janelle Monáe channeled Parisian chic in New York City, pairing a shimmering tweed blazer-style cape and leather beret with black tights and pointed-toe suede knee-high boots on December 14, 2022 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Adding a hint of Parisian vibe to the look, Janelle styled with a black leather beret and knee-high boots.

Janelle Monáe teams her cape with black tights and Paris Texas knee-high wedge boots (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Paris Texas Power: Janelle Monáe’s Bold Finish with Wanda Wedge Boots

She wore the Paris Texas “Wanda” boots in black suede—an Italian brand founded in Milan in 2015 by Annamaria Brivio, known for blending Parisian elegance with Texan boldness. The design embodied that contrast perfectly with its pointed toes and distinctive 3.7-inch wedge heels.

Carrying a black purse, Janelle rounded out her look with silver jewelry, her signature side-parted updo, red lipstick, and matching red nails.

Janelle Monáe adds a Parisian element to the look with a black beret and wears red lipstick that matched her manicure (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Paris premiere of Glass Onion proved that both Kate Hudson and Janelle Monáe know how to command attention from head to toe. Beyond this event, their style legacies are filled with memorable footwear choices worth revisiting.

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