Valentino Rockstuds & Louboutin Pumps: A Look Back at the Hakkasan Las Vegas Grand Opening

On April 27, 2013, the grand opening of Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas served as a definitive showcase of the era’s high-octane fashion.

The red carpet captured a specific transition in footwear and accessory trends—moving away from the heavy platforms of the late 2000s toward the studded hardware and pointed silhouettes that would dominate the decade.

By documenting the specific pairings used by Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, and Jennifer Lopez, we can see how classic designer staples—like the Valentino Rockstud and the Louboutin pump—were styled during their peak cultural influence.

1. Vanessa Hudgens: Metallic Mini Dress, Samantha Wills Earrings & Valentino Rockstud Pumps

Vanessa Hudgens did a fantastic job mixing her accessories, from her gold band to her jeweled nail art.

Vanessa Hudgens shows off her toned legs in a metallic embellished mini dress and black heels at the Hakkasan Las Vegas Grand Opening at the MGM Grand Hotel on April 27, 2013 (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy)

The over-accessorizing and her cute hair braids have a very boho glam feel.

A closer look at Vanessa Hudgens’ black Valentino Rockstud slingback pumps—one of the most iconic designer heels of the 2010s

The American actress styled her AllSaints embellished Dreamcatcher dress with a diamond-studded Cartier Love bracelet, black Valentino Rockstud slingback pumps, and Samantha Wills Barbarella earrings—anchoring the look with one of the decade’s most defining heels.

First introduced in Valentino’s Fall 2010 collection, the Rockstud fused the house’s romantic codes with a sharper, punk-inflected edge, its cage-like straps and pyramid studs striking a balance between polish and attitude.

Even then, the silhouette felt like more than a trend—an instant classic that could move effortlessly from red carpet to street style, and one that continues to resurface as a cornerstone of modern luxury dressing.

Her look was elevated by Barbarella statement earrings from Samantha Wills—adding a vintage-inspired flair to her red carpet glam

2. Paris Hilton: Gold Sequin Jovani Dress, Chanel Earrings & Louboutin Nude Pumps

True to form, Paris Hilton didn’t miss the grand opening of a mega nightclub—stepping out for the Hakkasan debut with her signature after-dark glamour.

Paris Hilton in a gold sequin Jovani dress at the Hakkasan Las Vegas Grand Opening at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 27, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy)

The hotel heiress kept her jewelry clean and classic, and we are totally digging her Chanel earrings!

Joined by her boyfriend River Viiperi, the television personality grounded her gold sequined Jovani dress with nude patent Christian Louboutin New Simple pumps—a defining early-2010s silhouette that paired a classic round toe and deep vamp with a discreet platform, subtly softening the pitch of the towering heel while preserving that leg-lengthening, barely-there effect on the red carpet.

Later that year, she also wore nude patent Christian Louboutin New Simple pumps with a vibrant blue, tribal-patterned dress at The Ivy in Los Angeles.

Paris Hilton sparkles in a gold sequin Jovani mini dress and nude Christian Louboutin pumps as she poses with boyfriend River Viiperi at the Hakkasan Las Vegas Grand Opening at the MGM Grand Hotel on April 27, 2013 (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy)

3. Jennifer Lopez: Black Saint Laurent Mini, Gold Bangle & Brian Atwood Platforms

Jennifer Lopez opted for a short black dress, a messy updo, and a chunky gold bangle.

Jennifer Lopez in a Saint Laurent halter mini dress at the Hakkasan Las Vegas Grand Opening at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 27, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy)

The sizzling Latina showcased just the right amount of sexy that night, and her bangle added the “oomph” to her look.

The American star styled her black Saint Laurent baby cat tie-neck mini dress with Brian Atwood Zenith satin platform pumps, a gold antique Tom Ford Natalia East-West python shoulder bag, and a Louis Vuitton Fall 2011 gold bracelet.

Jennifer Lopez stuns in a black Saint Laurent mini dress, Brian Atwood platform pumps, and gold accessories as she poses with boyfriend Casper Smart at the Hakkasan Las Vegas Grand Opening at the MGM Grand Hotel on April 27, 2013 (Credit: DJDM / WENN)

More Hakkasan Nights That Defined a Fashion Era

What started as a single night of high-octane glamour quickly evolved into a recurring showcase of bold, after-dark style.

From studded leather and electric pumps to headline-making dresses and statement heels, Hakkasan’s anniversary parties continued to attract fashion risk-takers who treated the venue like a late-night runway.

These moments didn’t just reflect the trends of their time—they amplified them, capturing how nightlife and red carpet dressing increasingly blurred together.