What would your answer be if you were asked which fabric best embodies ultimate glamour?
My answer would be velvet, and I’m willing to bet that many of you out there feel the same way. Just thinking of this luxurious fabric conjures up thoughts of richness and smoothness.
It also happens to be one of those things you want to touch as soon as it comes into view.
Jessie J flaunts her legs in a daring cranberry leopard-print velvet gown from Louis Heal’s Fall 2012 collection, styled with edgy black ankle booties
Celebrity Velvet Shoe Highlights
Velvet’s appeal isn’t limited to gowns and red carpet moments—it’s also a favorite choice for footwear designers and celebrities alike. From plush pumps to luxe lace-up sandals, stars continue to embrace velvet shoes as a statement of timeless glamour.
👠 Explore Velvet Moments in Footwear & Fashion on Your Next Shoes:
- 📏 Why Celebrities Love Tamara Mellon’s Velvet-Covered “Alto” Sandals — A roundup of A-listers spotted in Tamara Mellon’s velvet-covered “Alto” platform sandals; includes styling notes and celebrity moments.
- 📏 Reese Witherspoon Stuns in Poisonous Glamour: Chloe Gosselin ‘Helix’ Pumps Steal the Spotlight — Features her wearing rust velvet Chloe Gosselin “Helix” pumps at the Producers Guild Awards, with vintage crystal accents.
- 📏 Selena Gomez’s Best High Heels — Includes her 2025 BAFTA Awards look featuring velvet Y-strap pumps by Louis Vuitton, among other shoe highlights.
- 📏 Olivia Palermo Shows Us How to Transition a Trendy Look — Spotlights Gianvito Rossi’s velvet “Augusta” lace-up ankle sandals, worn by Olivia Palermo at Milan Fashion Week.
As the weather begins to chill, it’s the ideal time to add velvet to your everyday attire. It’s a surefire way to cozy up and keep warm while adding richness and texture to your fall/winter wardrobe.
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Jessie J’s Bold Velvet Gown and Ankle Booties at Cannes
British pop star Jessie J turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival in a daring creation from British designer Louis Heal, who specializes in women’s ready-to-wear.
From his Fall 2012 collection, the striking cranberry leopard-print velvet gown combined a thigh-high slit with an asymmetrical slashed neckline, perfectly amplifying its risqué appeal.
True to her edgy persona, Jessie finished the look with a pair of black ankle booties — a bold footwear choice that highlighted her 5ft 8¼ (173.4 cm) frame and size 9.5 shoes.
Jessie J exudes elegance in velvet, arriving at the 2012 amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS event, Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap on May 24, 2012, in Antibes, France (Credit: Visual / WENN / Lia Toby)
More Jessie J Fashion & Shoe Highlights
From daring red carpet gowns to edgy stage outfits, Jessie J has never shied away from bold fashion statements. Below, we’ve rounded up some of her most iconic shoe and style moments featured on Your Next Shoes:
👠 Iconic Jessie J Shoe & Style Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 📸 Jessie J’s Effortless Studio Chic: Ripped Jeans and Strappy Heels Steal the Show — Jessie pairs ripped jeans and a black tank with bold Jason Wu strappy caged heels.
- 🔥 Rita Ora and Jessie J Heat Up Capital FM’s Summertime Ball in Sultry Black Dresses and Heels — Jessie wows in a Coperni mini dress and open-toe wedge mules at the Summertime Ball.
- 👠 How Jessie J Elevates Her Height and Style With Bold Designer Heels — A deep dive into her height, shoe size, and her heel picks like Saint Laurent, Jason Wu, and Charlotte Olympia.
- 🎤 Jessie J Stuns in Tom Ford Stiletto Boots During Electrifying Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! — Jessie commands the stage in bold over-the-knee Tom Ford stiletto boots.
- 👟 Jessie J in Jimmy Choo Wedge Sneakers and Gianmarco Lorenzi Heels — Jessie rocks Jimmy Choo “Panama” wedge sneakers and Gianmarco Lorenzi sandals during Rock in Rio Lisboa.
- ⭐ Jessie J in Daring Jean Paul Gaultier Dress and Saint Laurent “Jane” Sandals — At the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Awards, Jessie pairs an emerald gown with Saint Laurent ankle-strap sandals.