At the 2017 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Jada Pinkett Smith proved that a red-carpet “glamazon” look doesn’t always require a platform or a strappy sandal. Sometimes, the most powerful style move is a pivot to a timeless classic.
Jada Pinkett Smith with slicked back hair to show off her Borgioni black diamond stud earrings at the 2017 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 25, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
Stepping out at the Microsoft Theater, the actress and businesswoman chose to anchor a high-octane, gold-sequined Alexandre Vauthier dress with a surprising footwear choice: the quintessential office-suitable pump.
Jada Pinkett Smith dazzles in a gold-sequined Alexandre Vauthier gown with a dramatic thigh-high slit, grounding the high-glam look in classic black Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Follies” pumps
Jada opted for a high-contrast aesthetic, balancing the dress’s thigh-high slit and plunging neckline with a more conservative shoe silhouette.
No fear: Jada Pinkett Smith went for the classic office pump — the Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Follies” — on the red carpet
The dress featured more than enough sparkle to command the room, while her choice of footwear kept the focus on the gown’s craftsmanship.
Jada Pinkett Smith shows off her bare back in the sparkly couture number (Credit: WENN)
The look was finished with a muted pair of Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Follies” pumps.
Looking petite yet statuesque in her gold-sequined gown, Jada Pinkett Smith shares a playful red-carpet moment with Queen Latifah while standing tall in classic black pointed-toe pumps
While some critics argue that a more delicate sandal would have elevated the couture, Jada’s confidence in the matte pump creates a grounded, sophisticated silhouette that remains a talking point years later.
The actress was joined on stage by her Girls Trip co-stars, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish. Following the event, the film went on to become a massive box-office success, making it one of the year’s most memorable ensemble appearances.
Jada Pinkett Smith is joined onstage by her “Girls Trip” co-stars Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, and Queen Latifah (Credit: WENN)
You can shop for Jada’s Christian Louboutin pumps in various renditions at Nordstrom and Mytheresa.
Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Follies” pumps in smooth black leather, featuring a sharply pointed toe, sleek 100mm stiletto heel, and the house’s iconic red lacquered sole for a timeless, leg-lengthening finish
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Jada Pinkett Smith’s red-carpet choice is a reminder that a sharply cut, pointed-toe pump can be just as headline-worthy as a sky-high platform—especially when the rest of the look is doing the sparkling.
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- ✨ Rita Ora’s nude Pigalle Follies moment — a wearable, leg-lengthening finish that shows why this pump reads “classic” even on a high-energy red carpet.
- 💜 Zendaya’s black Pigalle Follies at the GQ Men of the Year Awards — a sharp pointed-toe anchor that balances a bold, color-blocked couture gown.
- 🤍 Emilia Clarke in white Pigalle Follies — clean pumps that brighten the look while keeping the silhouette streamlined and polished.
- 🧥 Lili Reinhart’s tailored suit styling with Pigalle Follies — proof the shoe’s “office pump” DNA can look modern with sharp suiting and texture.
- 🔴 Rita Ora’s red-and-nude degradé Pigalle Follies street-style look — a statement colorway that keeps the outfit sleek while turning the heel into the headline.
- 🏆 Vanity Fair Oscars Party shoe roundup featuring Pigalle Follies — a modern-glam example of how the silhouette plays with metallic leather and after-party dressing.
- 📌 Buyer’s guide: where Pigalle Follies fits among Louboutin’s most iconic heels — an evergreen explainer for how Pigalle Follies compares to other red-sole staples.