In July 2019, the global premiere events for Hobbs & Shaw brought together a mix of red-carpet glamour in Hollywood and London.
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While the film’s stars promoted the blockbuster around the world, the premieres also delivered a range of memorable fashion moments, from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s crystal-trimmed Atelier Versace gown to Vanessa Kirby’s sparkling Ralph & Russo dress and sleek Tom Ford ensemble.
Below, take a closer look at the standout outfits and shoes worn throughout the film’s promotional tour.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Turns Heads in a Sheer Atelier Versace Gown
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley supported her longtime fiancé Jason Statham on the red carpet at the premiere of Hobbs & Shaw on Saturday at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pose together on the red carpet at the premiere of Hobbs & Shaw at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, on July 13, 2019 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Lia Toby / Mario Mitsis)
The 2019 American action film, a spin-off of the Fast and the Furious franchise, stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley showcases the dramatic side profile of her Atelier Versace gown, with crystal-trimmed sheer panels and a thigh-high slit revealing custom Giuseppe Zanotti sandals
The model/actress went without underwear in a sultry white Atelier Versace naked dress featuring sheer paneling down the entire length of one side of the dress, a shimmery silver trim, and a dangerously high slit.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s longtime fiancé, Jason Statham, wore a black and charcoal suit
She accessorized with David Webb’s Hollywood hoop earrings and her $350,000 Neil Lane engagement ring featuring a round-cut diamond dating back to the early 20th century.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off David Webb’s Hollywood hoop earrings
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley displayed her pedicure in custom silver slingback sandals with crystal embellishment from Giuseppe Zanotti. They look similar to the designer’s Sophie slingback heels.
Custom silver Giuseppe Zanotti slingback sandals add a subtle flash of sparkle, echoing the crystal detailing that runs throughout the gown’s silhouette
While Rosie embraced sheer glamour in Atelier Versace, other guests at the Hollywood premiere opted for more understated evening looks. Vanessa Kirby, one of the film’s breakout stars, chose a timeless black ensemble that contrasted sharply with the night’s more embellished gowns.
Vanessa Kirby Embraces Minimalist Elegance in Black Tom Ford
Director David Leitch and Vanessa Kirby at the premiere of Hobbs & Shaw at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, on July 13, 2019
The British actress looked stunning in a classic black Tom Ford dress and showed off her pretty feet in black ankle-strap sandals.
Vanessa Kirby keeps things effortlessly sleek in an asymmetrical black Tom Ford gown, pairing the minimalist silhouette with delicate ankle-strap sandals that add just enough elegance without distracting from the dress’s sharp architectural lines
Elsewhere on the red carpet, the Elba family turned the premiere into a stylish family affair, with Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Isan Elba both embracing shimmering eveningwear.
Sabrina Dhowre and Isan Elba Coordinate in Shimmering Eveningwear
Idris Elba with his wife Sabrina Dhowre and daughter Isan Elba at the premiere of Hobbs & Shaw at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, on July 13, 2019
At the time, Isan Elba brought youthful glamour to the red carpet in a sparkling black mini dress paired with peep-toe heels finished with oversized bow details.
Sabrina Dhowre and Isan Elba both sparkled in glittering dresses
Sabrina Elba, who married Idris Elba on April 26, 2019, in Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, looked stunning in a metallic Alberta Ferretti dress and matching barely-there sandals.
Idris rocked a grey checked suit by Tom Ford paired with a black shirt, lace-up shoes, and a tie.
Sabrina Dhowre became Isan Elba’s stepmom when marrying Idris Elba on April 26, 2019, in Marrakesh
Ten days later, the promotional tour arrived in London, where the dress code shifted from Hollywood glamour to polished British elegance. Vanessa Kirby traded minimalist black for shimmering silver, while Helen Mirren brought her signature sophistication to the red carpet.
Vanessa Kirby Shines in Crystal-Embellished Ralph & Russo
Helen Mirren joined her co-star Vanessa Kirby at the special London screening of Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw at The Curzon Mayfair, bringing a vibrant burst of color in a green Eponine London “Lovebird” midi dress paired with matching pink pumps and accessories.
Helen Mirren and Vanessa Kirby at the special premiere screening of Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw held at The Curzon Mayfair in London, England, on July 23, 2019
They were also joined by Jason Statham, Idris Elba, writer Chris Morgan, and the film’s director, David Leitch.
Vanessa Kirby brings modern glamour to the London premiere in a crystal-beaded Ralph & Russo dress, pairing the shimmering silhouette with metallic Jimmy Choo sandals and a bold berry lip
Fresh off her breakout success as Princess Margaret in The Crown and ahead of her return to the Mission: Impossible franchise, Vanessa Kirby commanded attention in an asymmetrical Ralph & Russo Pre-SS19 Ready-to-Wear dress embellished with silver crystals.
Helen Mirren reprises her role from The Fate of the Furious, and Vanessa Kirby plays an MI6 agent and Shaw’s sister
The English actress styled her one-shoulder gown with off-the-shoulder tresses and showed off her feet in metallic-accented Jimmy Choo “Dochas” ankle-strap sandals.
That same year, Dua Lipa wore the same heels with a Christopher Kane dress at the 2019 BRIT Awards. Eva Longoria also wore them to a charity ball in Cannes with a strapless Alberta Ferretti dress.
Her co-star donned a green Eponine ‘Lovebird’ midi dress with a boat neck, open back, pockets, and three-quarter length sleeves. Styled by Rachel Fanconi, she accessorized with pink-and-white diamond drop earrings from British luxury jeweler David Morris.
The Jimmy Choo “Dochas” sandals feature slender metallic straps and towering stiletto heels that complement the sparkle of Kirby’s embellished gown without competing for attention
Why Silver Metallic Heels Remain a Red-Carpet Staple
From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s crystal-trimmed Giuseppe Zanotti sandals to Vanessa Kirby’s metallic Jimmy Choo heels, the Hobbs & Shaw premieres showed how silver footwear can sharpen an evening look without overwhelming it.
Whether styled with sheer white Versace or crystal-beaded Ralph & Russo, metallic heels add polish, light, and just enough edge to complete a red-carpet outfit.
👠 Explore More Silver Metallic Heel Moments:
- ✨ Metallic shoes have become a modern red-carpet neutral, with silver heels offering the same polish as black or nude while catching the light in a more directional way.
- 🌙 Alicia Keys styled silver sandals with a black Stella McCartney jumpsuit, proving how metallic heels can soften a minimalist evening look.
- 💎 Brie Larson paired metallic heels with Schiaparelli couture, letting silver stilettos echo the whimsical shine of her embroidered TIFF premiere dress.
- 🎤 Rita Ora went all-in on silver with Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps, using sharp metallic heels to make a monochrome studio look feel intentional after dark.
- ⚡ Emilia Clarke balanced a soft yellow Ulyana Sergeenko dress with silver metallic sandals, adding a cool flash of shine to a romantic premiere look.
- 🌟 Lady Gaga embraced silver platform heels with Givenchy Haute Couture, turning metallic footwear into part of a full high-drama red-carpet statement.