How Heidi Klum Uses the Saint Laurent “Janis” Pump to Anchor Diverse Red Carpet Looks

Heidi Klum’s July 2013 appearances at America’s Got Talent in New York City offer a focused study in repeat styling—built around a single shoe.

Across two consecutive red-carpet events, she returned to Saint Laurent’s “Janis” T-strap pumps, pairing the same silhouette with sharply different dresses to test how far one heel can carry a look.

The result is less about outfit changes and more about proportion: a high platform that softens pitch, a slim T-strap that elongates the foot, and a closed toe that keeps the line clean under both a leopard-print Versace dress and a blue sequin mini. Worn twice in two days, the shoe becomes the constant—everything else adjusts around it.

Heidi Klum Pairs Leopard-Print Versace Dress With Saint Laurent “Janis” T-Strap Pumps

At an America’s Got Talent event in New York City on July 23, 2013, Heidi Klum’s fitted Versace dress falls just above the knee, allowing her black Saint Laurent T-strap pumps to frame the leg line (Credit: Michael Carpenter/Pop/WENN)

For a pre-show event on July 23, Heidi wore a leopard-print Versace dress with her Saint Laurent pumps. She accessorized with several pieces of black diamond jewelry that complemented her black manicure.

Heidi Klum balances a graphic leopard-print Versace dress with sleek Saint Laurent “Janis” T-strap pumps, using the closed-toe platform to sharpen the silhouette on the red carpet

Heidi loves to rock Versace dresses, but we’re not sure this is her best look.

A close look at Heidi Klum’s Saint Laurent “Janis” pumps reveals a high platform and slim T-strap that elongate the foot while keeping the finish clean and controlled

Heidi Klum Restyles Saint Laurent “Janis” Pumps With a Blue Sequin Mini Dress

Mel B and Heidi Klum attend the Post-Show Red Carpet Event of America’s Got Talent Season 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York on July 24, 2013 (Credit: Michael Carpenter / WENN / Andres Otero / Avalon)

On July 24, Heidi Klum reworked the same Saint Laurent pumps with a blue sequin mini from ASOS, letting the shorter hemline give the shoe more presence.

She echoed the color in her eye makeup and pulled her hair into a sleek ponytail, keeping the finish controlled despite the shimmer. The result reads more resolved—sequins and color balanced by a cleaner, sharper line through the shoe.

Heidi Klum pushed her blonde hair back into a sleek ponytail

Heidi Klum offsets a blue sequin mini with black Saint Laurent “Janis” T-strap pumps, using the closed toe and slim strap to bring structure to the shimmer-heavy look

Arriving at an America’s Got Talent event in New York City on July 24, 2013, Heidi Klum lets her Saint Laurent pumps sharpen the leg line beneath a fluid, light-catching mini dress

Heidi’s Saint Laurent ‘Janis’ t-strap pumps, which we’ve also seen on Anna Dello Russo, are clearly versatile, sexy, and party-ready. It’s no wonder Heidi chose to wear them twice!

Saint Laurent “Janis” T-Strap Platform Pumps in Black

However, Heidi wasn’t the only AGT judge who showed off her feet in noteworthy heels.

Mel B Styles Turquoise Cutout Dress With Jimmy Choo “Anouk” Metallic Pumps

Mel B flaunted her legs in a turquoise Selfish by Forever Unique dress that hugged her curves and featured captivating cutouts with gold chain detailing at a pre-show red carpet event for America’s Got Talent in New York City on July 23, 2013 (Credit: Michael Carpenter / Pop / WENN)

Mel B also attended the two red carpet events for the talent show on July 23 and 24, wearing show-stopping heels both nights.

At the first event, the former Spice Girl posed in a turquoise Selfish by Forever Unique fitted dress featuring alluring cutouts and gold chain trim.

Mel B’s metallic Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps sharpen the silhouette with a pointed toe and slim stiletto, adding a reflective edge against the red carpet

She completed the look with glamorous curls and Jimmy Choo “Anouk” metallic pumps.

Jimmy Choo “Anouk” Pumps in Metallic Silver

Mel B Finishes Studded Mini Dress With Giuseppe Zanotti Sculpted-Heel Sandals

At the second event on July 24, Mel rocked a Unique Heroes-studded mini dress with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

Mel B looked absolutely stunning in a studded mini dress from Unique Heroes, paired with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals at a post-show red carpet event for America’s Got Talent in New York City on July 24, 2013 (Credit: Michael Carpenter / Pop / WENN)

It’s difficult to tell from the photo, but her sandals feature sculpted gold plates at the heels, making them quite eye-catching.

Mel B’s Giuseppe Zanotti sandals frame the foot with a minimal toe strap and wraparound ankle ties, letting the sculptural heel and clean lines do the work

She finished her second look with a creative updo and a few pieces of standout jewelry. Now, let’s look back at how Heidi wore her Saint Laurent “Janis” t-strap pumps on America’s Got Talent red carpet.

Across two America’s Got Talent red carpets in New York City on July 23–24, 2013, Heidi Klum reworks Saint Laurent “Janis” T-strap pumps, using the same structured heel to anchor both a graphic leopard dress and a fluid sequin mini (Credit: Michael Carpenter / Pop / WENN)

Heidi Klum and Mel B Prove the Best AGT Looks Start at the Shoes

As this concludes our look back at Heidi Klum and Mel B’s July 2013 America’s Got Talent red-carpet style, the strongest takeaway is how much the shoes shaped each outfit.

From Saint Laurent’s structured T-strap pumps to Jimmy Choo’s metallic pointed toes and Giuseppe Zanotti’s barely there sandals, each pair changed the line, mood, and finish of the look.