Jennifer Connelly’s 2016 Met Gala Combat Boots: A Bold Louis Vuitton Red Carpet Risk

Jennifer Connelly, accompanied by her husband Paul Bettany, turned heads at the 2016 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Jennifer Connelly shows off the intricate sequin and leather paneling of her Louis Vuitton gown at the 2016 Met Gala on May 2, 2016, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (Credit: WENN)

Jennifer Connelly’s Bold Met Gala Look and Lasting Louis Vuitton Ambassadorship

While Paul Bettany embodied timeless sophistication in a classic tuxedo, Jennifer Connelly underscored her deep ties to Louis Vuitton with a daring red carpet statement. As the brand’s House Ambassador for women’s collections since 2015, under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière, Connelly has become one of the maison’s most loyal celebrity supporters.

At the 2016 Met Gala, she paired a sequined leather Louis Vuitton gown with lug-soled combat boots, a risk-taking choice that divided critics but reinforced her reputation for pushing boundaries in partnership with the brand.

Beyond the Met, Connelly has fronted Louis Vuitton campaigns, championed Ghesquière’s collections in interviews, and worn the house’s designs consistently at Fashion Week shows, film premieres, and major award ceremonies, making her one of the label’s most enduring and visible ambassadors.

Connelly poses with husband Paul Bettany, who balanced her edgy look with a classic tuxedo and tinted sunglasses

The dress was detailed with structured white leather panels along the sides and a sequined motif through the center that echoed intricate embroidery.

To finish the look, Connelly added a surprising twist—chunky, lug-soled black combat boots straight from Louis Vuitton’s runway, a bold choice that contrasted sharply with the gown’s ornate floral design.

On the Met Gala steps, Connelly revealed the full look, pairing her ornate dress with chunky lace-up Louis Vuitton combat boots

Paul Bettany complemented Connelly’s bold look with timeless elegance, opting for a sharp black tuxedo and adding a touch of modern flair with clear-tinted sunglasses.

Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany posed together at the 2016 Met Gala, with Connelly in a sequined Louis Vuitton dress styled with chunky lace-up combat boots and Bettany in a sharp tuxedo with tinted sunglasses

Selena Gomez and Alicia Vikander were also spotted in similar boots from the French fashion house at the annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

Jennifer Connelly completed her 2016 Met Gala look with black Louis Vuitton lace-up combat boots featuring chunky lug soles and block heels