Vanessa Hudgens joined Lily Rabe at the 2023 Tribeca Festival premiere of Downtown Owl, the directorial debut of Rabe and Hamish Linklater. The pair turned heads at New York’s SVA Theatre in coordinating black looks that highlighted their striking height difference — Hudgens stands 5’1″ (154.9 cm) to Rabe’s 5’8″ (172.7 cm).
Lily Rabe and Vanessa Hudgens hold hands on the Tribeca Festival red carpet, with Rabe in a black lace Zimmermann gown and platform Jimmy Choo heels, and Hudgens in a charcoal Michael Kors cutout dress paired with Chrissy leather sandals (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Vanessa Hudgens Channels Dark Glamour in a Michael Kors Cutout Dress
In true Vanessa Hudgens fashion, the 34-year-old actress embraced her dark side in a charcoal black dress that put her gym-honed figure on full display.
Stylist Jason Bolden selected the gorgeous cashmere creation from Michael Kors’ Fall/Winter 2023 collection.
The $1,650 midi dress features a flattering low-cut neckline and revealing triangular side cutouts that add a summertime appeal to the design, while the dark color, long bell sleeves, and ankle-length hem make it appropriate for a red carpet event.
She completed her look with a pair of Michael Kors Chrissy leather sandals, open-toe heels that perfectly complemented her sleek black dress and showed off her fresh white pedicure.
Vanessa Hudgens embraces her signature dark glamour in a Michael Kors charcoal cashmere dress featuring a plunging neckline and side cutouts, styled with Michael Kors Chrissy leather sandals that reveal her chic white pedicure (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
More Michael Kors Moments on the Red Carpet
Following Vanessa Hudgens’ striking appearance in her Michael Kors cutout dress and Chrissy leather sandals, explore how other stars have stepped out in the designer’s signature heels and sandals. From timeless runway pieces to celebrity-loved styles, these looks showcase why Michael Kors remains a red-carpet favorite.
👠 Explore Michael Kors’ Chicest Sandals and Heels:
- 🥿 Gwyneth Paltrow’s Michael Kors Sandals at the Tracy Anderson Studio Launch — a timeless look featuring ankle-wrap MK sandals from the Fall/Winter 2013 collection.
- 👠 Scarlett Johansson’s All-Black Michael Kors Look With Platform Heels — the actress steps out in glossy MK platform heels that elevate her monochrome red-carpet style.
- 👡 Michael Kors F/W 2024 Front Row: MK “Chrissy” Sandals Steal the Spotlight — Kathryn Newton and other celebs showcase the Chrissy python-embossed sandals on the runway.
- ☀️ Top Summer Sandal Trends: Elevated Heels From Michael Kors & More — a roundup featuring chic MK kitten-heel flip-flops and sleek slide sandals perfect for warm-weather dressing.
- 🩰 Jessica Alba’s Gladiator Heels by Michael Kors — Alba makes a bold statement pairing strappy MK gladiator heels with a romantic white dress.
- 👢 Michael Kors Spring 2014 Shoes: The Luxury Sandals & Pumps You’ll Crave — highlights the designer’s runway-ready strappy heels, platform sandals, and sleek pumps.
Vanessa Hudgens Elevates Her Look With Gold Accessories and Dramatic Glam
Bolden, whose celebrity clients include Sabrina Carpenter, Storm Reid, Gabrielle Union, and Cynthia Erivo, dressed up Hudgens’ witchy outfit with gleaming gold accessories.
He layered three gold pendant necklaces around her neck and added multiple earrings and rings, including her oval-shaped diamond engagement ring from fiancé Cole Tucker, for extra flair.
Vanessa’s glam team, composed of Danielle Priano and Soo Park, gave her a dramatic hair and makeup look. Priano parted her sleek tresses in the middle and styled them in two tight space buns, with her baby hairs brushed down and molded into swirls.
As for her makeup, the Journey 2 actress wore smoky eyeshadow in a shimmering gray-blue hue with eyeliner and false lashes. She also added color to her lips and dusted a peachy blush onto her cheeks.
Vanessa Hudgens styles her dark hair in sleek space buns with swirled baby hairs and wears fake eyelashes, smoky blue-gray eyeshadow, and nude lipstick (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Lily Rabe Radiates Elegance in a Black Lace Zimmermann Gown
Meanwhile, the 40-year-old actress and director was sensational in her lacy black naked dress from Zimmermann’s Fall 2023 collection.
While it seemed heavy for a summertime film festival, Rabe exuded undeniable elegance in the Sensory Lace York Gown, selected by her stylist Leith Clark.
Downtown Owl director Lily Rabe exudes elegance in a black floral lace gown by Zimmermann and a pair of Jimmy Choo heels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Lily Rabe’s Sheer Lace Gown Highlights Zimmermann’s Romantic Detailing
Like Hudgens’ gown, hers also had revealing side cutouts. The dramatic number also featured a see-through V-shaped bodice with ruffled lace trims, a mock neck, long sleeves, and a flowy skirt with a see-through lace hem.
The American Horror Story actress styled the marvelous piece with minimal jewelry, including dainty long drop earrings and delicate gold bracelets.
Lily Rabe keeps the rest of her look simple with minimal jewelry, soft pink makeup, and a messy updo (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Lily Rabe Towers in Jimmy Choo Gian Platform Pumps
Lily Rabe, 5 feet 8 inches tall and significantly taller than the average American woman, towered over Vanessa in a pair of Jimmy Choo “Gian” platform pumps with 1-inch platforms and 5.5-inch block heels.
Also available in pink on Farfetch, they’re made of supple leather and have trendy square toes and wide crossover ankle straps with a tonal buckle.
Elevate any look with the Jimmy Choo Gian pumps featuring square toes, crossover straps, and high block heels
More Vanessa Hudgens and Lily Rabe Style Inspiration
As this article wraps up, explore more of Vanessa Hudgens and Lily Rabe’s unforgettable fashion and footwear moments—from red-carpet glamour to off-duty elegance. Each story below dives deeper into their signature looks and the designer shoes that define their style evolution.
👠 Explore Vanessa Hudgens and Lily Rabe’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 💍 Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker’s Love Story Told Through Red-Carpet Shoes and Designer Glamour — a look at how Hudgens expresses her personality through footwear and fashion alongside her baseball-player fiancé.
- 🎭 Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe’s Love Story: Red Carpet Fashion, Shoe Style, and a Decade Together — spotlighting Rabe’s elegant red-carpet heels and sophisticated wardrobe choices throughout her relationship with Linklater.
- 👟 Vanessa Hudgens’ Shoe Collection: 5 Stunning Looks You’ll Want to Copy — showcasing Hudgens’ street-style favorites, from platform sandals to combat boots, proving her versatility off-duty.
- 📏 Vanessa Hudgens’ Height vs. Heels: How She Elevates Her 5ft 1 Frame — an in-depth profile on her height, US shoe size, and how she uses footwear to enhance proportions on and off the red carpet.