Jennifer Connelly’s 2016 Fashion Risk-Taking: Louis Vuitton Boots, Gowns, and Sandals That Divided Critics

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Jennifer Connelly has long balanced risk-taking fashion with refined elegance, making her a fixture of red carpets for decades. In 2016, she leaned into her close relationship with Louis Vuitton, boldly styling lug-soled combat boots with sequined gowns—a divisive choice that reinforced her loyalty to the French maison. Her Louis Vuitton boots became such a staple that season, they seemed to anchor nearly every look.

That same year, as she stepped into a dramatic role in American Pastoral, Connelly brought the same daring spirit to the Toronto International Film Festival.

Jennifer Connelly showcased her impeccable style at the "American Pastoral" premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, elegantly adorned in an ensemble by Louis Vuitton, designed by Nicolas GhesquièreJennifer Connelly showcased her impeccable style at the “American Pastoral” premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, elegantly adorned in an ensemble by Louis Vuitton, designed by Nicolas Ghesquière (Credit: WENN)

Trading in boots for sleek ankle-strap sandals, she showcased a leather Louis Vuitton gown from the Fall 2016 collection, embellished with sequins, beads, and shell accents.

Jennifer Connelly posed at the TIFF red carpet in a leather Louis Vuitton gown with bold tribal-inspired embellishmentsJennifer Connelly posed at the TIFF red carpet in a leather Louis Vuitton gown with bold tribal-inspired embellishments

The tribal-inspired detailing was striking, even if the overall look divided critics, further proving her willingness to push boundaries on—and off—the screen.

Arriving at the Toronto premiere, she carried a black clutch and revealed the gown’s dramatic full-length zipper detailArriving at the Toronto premiere, she carried a black clutch and revealed the gown’s dramatic full-length zipper detail

The American actress paired the zip dress with black and gold ankle-strap sandals. She kept her hair down and wore light makeup to finish her look.

On the step-and-repeat, the actress highlighted the dress’s plunging neckline and its edgy balance of leather and beadworkOn the step-and-repeat, the actress highlighted the dress’s plunging neckline and its edgy balance of leather and beadwork for the Toronto International Film Festival Premiere of “American Pastoral” on September 9, 2016, at the Princess of Wales Theatre (Credit: WENN)

More Jennifer Connelly Louis Vuitton Shoe Moments

From combat boots to statement sandals, Connelly’s loyalty to Louis Vuitton has played out across countless red carpets. Explore more of her boldest footwear choices below:

👠 Jennifer Connelly in Louis Vuitton Moments on Your Next Shoes:

Her black and gold ankle-strap sandals peeked through the zippered slit, adding a sleek contrast to the statement dressHer black and gold ankle-strap sandals peeked through the zippered slit, adding a sleek contrast to the statement dress