Hailey Bieber’s Style Evolution: The 2015 Versace Look That Defined Her Early Red Carpet Era

Long before she became a global style icon, Hailey Baldwin was already making waves with her bold red-carpet choices.

One of her most memorable early appearances took place at the 2015 MTV European Music Awards at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy, where the young model set a high bar for event dressing.

Hailey Baldwin turns heads at the 2015 MTV EMAs in Milan, wearing a daring Atelier Versace Fall 2015 couture mini with sheer cutouts and embroidered floral panels in Milan on October 25, 2015 (Credit: James Watkins / WENN)

Captured on October 25, 2015, Hailey’s look was a masterclass in edgy glamour. While her signature smoky eye and sleek hair drew plenty of attention, it was her high-fashion footwear and daring silhouette that truly defined the evening.

A side view highlights the architectural strapping and plunging neckline of Hailey Baldwin’s bold Atelier Versace couture design

Stepping out in a look that prioritized architectural detail, Hailey proved her ability to carry intricate couture on the world stage.

Hailey Baldwin commands the red carpet at the 2015 MTV EMAs, pairing her intricate Versace mini dress with towering black platform sandals

Hailey flaunted her legs in a daring Atelier Versace couture mini from the house’s Fall 2015 collection, a season that marked Donatella Versace’s shift toward a softer, more ethereal vision.

Hailey Baldwin elevates the look with sleek black Versace platform sandals featuring delicate straps and sky-high stiletto heels

Inspired by a “tough nymph” aesthetic, the design featured delicate floral embroidery, sheer panels, and softly frayed edges that echoed the collection’s woodland-inspired theme.

Hailey grounded the romantic look with towering Versace platform sandals. The dramatic heels delivered the signature edge that balanced the airy silhouette—much like the bold Versace Medusa heels worn by Nicki Minaj and the sleek Versace sandals styled by Rihanna in other celebrity looks.

A close-up reveals the dramatic height of Hailey Baldwin’s Versace double-platform sandals, finished with slim straps and glossy black polish

The American model finished her look with a pair of Versace double platform sandals.

The Atelier Versace Fall 2015 runway version showcases the gown’s sculptural cutouts, floral embroidery, and dramatic scarf-like neck detail

More Celebrities Who Love Versace’s Iconic Platform Heels

Hailey Baldwin’s daring EMAs look is just one example of how Versace’s bold footwear designs continue to dominate red carpets and celebrity street style.

From towering Medusa platforms to sleek strappy sandals, the Italian fashion house has long delivered statement heels worn by some of the world’s most recognizable stars.