Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber) was still carving out her fashion identity when she joined Meghan Trainor and Chloë Grace Moretz at the 2016 Coach and Friends of the High Line Summer Party in New York City — a star-studded event celebrating effortless, bohemian summer style.
The then-19-year-old model embraced the brand’s youthful energy in a scarf-print mini dress and sky-high Aquazzura platforms — a look that perfectly captured the pre-Rhode era of Hailey’s fashion journey, when her style balanced playful glamor with red-carpet experimentation.
While the bold sandals proved a daring choice, the ensemble remains a snapshot of early 2010s Coach chic — all sun-kissed confidence, fresh bangs, and the emerging poise of a future fashion mogul.
Hailey Baldwin curls her blonde hair for the 2016 Coach And Friends Of The High Line Summer Party held on June 22, 2016, at The High Line in New York City (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
🎀 Ballet Roots Meet Boho Glam: Hailey’s Scarf-Print Mini Dress and Gold Accents
The former ballet dancer wore a scarf-printed Coach Fall 2016 mini dress, diamond-studded gold hoop Mattia Cielo earrings, and a matching tan belt and handbag.
Her newly-cut blonde bangs just added to the summery vibe of her look.
Hailey Baldwin channels Coach’s breezy summer aesthetic in a scarf-print mini dress styled with a tan belt and handbag at the 2016 Friends of the High Line Party (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
✨ Aquazzura Platform & Statement Sandals in Celebrity Style
From soaring block heels to crystal-embellished platforms, Aquazzura’s bold designs continue to dominate both the red carpet and off-duty wardrobes. Below are a few memorable celebrity moments that showcase how the brand’s signature glamour translates across eras and aesthetics:
👠 Explore Aquazzura Platform & Sandal Moments on YNS:
- 📍 Amanda Seyfried in Aquazzura “Be Mine” platform sandals — dazzling at the BFI London Film Festival in a dramatic Richard Quinn gown paired with bold Italian platforms.
- 📍 Dua Lipa in silver platform sandals by Aquazzura — elevating her Variety Hitmakers Brunch look with shimmering metallic straps and confident Y2K energy.
- 📍 Nicole Scherzinger in Aquazzura “Kaya” platform heels — turning heads at *The X Factor UK* auditions with leg-lengthening platforms that embodied bold performance glamour.
The back view highlights Hailey’s soft curls and the playful movement of her printed dress paired with neutral platform heels (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
💋 A Playful Fashion Footnote: When Platform Sandals Push the Limits
What first looked like an isolated photo moment turned out to be consistent across angles — Hailey’s platform sandals revealed a bit more toe than intended, a common challenge with towering heels. It’s a subtle reminder of how even the most stylish celebrities aren’t immune to the occasional fit mishap.
Back then, we even wondered whether it might earn a spot in our tongue-in-cheek roundup of the most atrocious toe overhangs of all time — though today, it reads more like a playful fashion footnote in Hailey’s evolution from runway regular to red-carpet pro.
A closer look at Hailey’s Aquazzura “Very Eugenie” sandals reveals the contrast of beige suede uppers and rich cognac block heels (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
The towering Aquazzura platforms show off ankle-wrap straps and sculpted lines — bold yet unmistakably feminine (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
Hailey Baldwin’s shoes are the Aquazzura “Very Eugenie” suede platform sandals. They feature dizzying six-inch block heels coupled with thick two-inch platform soles.
A close-up of Hailey’s suede Aquazzura platforms shows her light nude pedicure and slightly overhanging toes — a reminder of how challenging a perfect fit can be with six-inch heels and narrow toe bands (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
Although the height of the sandals could be blamed for the toe overhang, Suki Waterhouse didn’t seem to have the same problem when she wore the same shoes to the “Pan” world premiere.
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🌟 Hailey Bieber’s Ever-Evolving Shoe & Style Moments
From her early red-carpet days as Hailey Baldwin to her modern minimalist Rhode-era looks, Hailey Bieber has mastered the art of mixing bold designer heels with effortless model-off-duty chic. Explore some of her most memorable shoe and fashion features on Your Next Shoes below:
👠 Explore Hailey Bieber’s Best Shoe & Style Moments:
- 📏 Hailey Bieber’s Height and Favorite Designer Heels — uncover her height (5′6¼″ / 168.3 cm), shoe size (US 8), and the luxury labels behind her most iconic looks.
- 👗 Hailey Bieber Slays Model Off-Duty Aesthetic in Micro Mini Skirt and Burgundy The Attico Coat — merging elevated streetwear with statement footwear.
- ✨ Hailey Bieber’s Gym Style Game: Elevating Workout Chic — how she transforms minimal sneakers into fashion statements.
- 🎤 Hailey Baldwin’s 2017 VMAs Look — switching from Jimmy Choo “Pearl” platform sandals to Alexandre Vauthier boots for a daring double-style moment.