When Jaime King attended the MAGIC Convention in Las Vegas on August 13, 2019, she opted for a moody, monochromatic look that countered the era’s vivid color trends.
Her ensemble centered on a balance of textures, pairing an off-shoulder lace-hem maxi dress from Self-Portrait with a structured, designer take on the classic Mary Jane.
Jaime King offsets the romantic softness of her off-the-shoulder Self-Portrait lace dress with glossy Dior Baby-D Mary Jane pumps, grounding the look in polished, structured elegance at the 2019 MAGIC Convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 13, 2019 (Credit: DJDM / WENN)
The standout element of the look is her footwear: Christian Dior’s “Dior Baby-D” pumps, a polished reinterpretation of the classic Mary Jane that blends Parisian femininity with a subtle, logo-driven edge.
Rendered in high-shine black patent leather, the style features a softly rounded toe, a comfortable low block heel (about 3 cm), and an elastic strap finished with antiqued gold “D-I-O-R” lettering—an instantly recognizable detail that reads like jewelry across the foot.
To keep the heavy black lace from feeling too weighted for the Nevada heat, King used specific styling cues.
She softened the look with beachy waves and a pop of color in light blue marble hoop earrings, proving that an all-black palette can work in any season when accessories provide enough contrast.
With beachy waves, bold red lips, and oversized blue hoop earrings, she introduces a fresh, summery contrast that lightens the all-black palette
Introduced during Maria Grazia Chiuri’s early tenure and embraced for its balance of ease and refinement, the Baby-D remains a quietly covetable silhouette, bridging the gap between a flat and a pump while anchoring even the most romantic looks with modern precision.
The Dior Baby-D pumps stand out with their patent finish, low block heel, and signature gold “D-I-O-R” strap, adding a subtle jewelry-like statement to the ensemble
At first glance, nothing seems to go together in Jaime’s ensemble. However, knowing her slightly unconventional sense of style, she made the whole thing work.
Christian Dior “Dior Baby-D” black-patent Mary Jane pumps with gold logo strap, originally retailing for $890, showcase a square toe and low block heel for a polished yet wearable finish
Jaime demonstrated her penchant for unexpected styling at the June premiere of the documentary film 5 B.
Wearing something few would dare put together, Jaime donned a maroon long-sleeved leather shirt with a maroon-and-green maxi skirt. She accessorized with a green snakeskin clutch and tan pointy-toe pumps.
Jaime’s look certainly isn’t to everyone’s tastes, but we think she still pulled it off.
Jaime King embraces AIDS activist Rita Rockett in a bold, color-blocked look, pairing a maroon leather shirt with a fluid two-tone skirt for the 5B premiere at LA Pride 2019 in West Hollywood, California, on June 7, 2019
More Dior Pumps That Show the House’s Range Beyond the Baby-D
Jaime King’s glossy Baby-D Mary Janes offer one take on Dior’s pump language—polished, logo-forward, and slightly retro.
For a broader look at how the house reworks that same elegance across pointed toes, ribbon slingbacks, metallic finishes, and couture-ready silhouettes, explore these standout Dior pump moments below.
👠 Explore Dior Pumps & Fashion Moments:
- 🖤 Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior couture moment in classic round-toe leather pumps is a strong evergreen starting point, showing how understated Christian Dior pumps can quietly anchor a sharply tailored Paris Fashion Week look.
- ✨ Natalie Portman’s Tokyo appearance in Dior “J’adior” ribbon pumps highlights one of the house’s most recognizable modern pump designs, pairing the slingback silhouette with head-to-toe Dior.
- 🤍 Amal Clooney’s silver Christian Dior “Songe” pumps add a polished, pointed finish to her Giambattista Valli premiere styling, making this a useful example of Dior pumps in a sleek red-carpet context.
- 🖤 Maria Menounos elevates an all-black outfit with Christian Dior pumps offers a more wearable styling angle, showing how Dior’s crinkled lambskin pumps can sharpen a casual concert-night look.
- 🎀 Jisoo’s Dior “Adiorable” pumps at the Spring 2025 Couture show bring in a newer fashion reference, with bow detailing, pearl-accented branding, and a more overtly feminine Dior pump silhouette.