Tall Joan Smalls Adds Height With Gold Embroidered Dragon High Heels

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One of the highest-paid models in the world, Joan Smalls hit the red carpet on Sunday night for the MTV Video Music Awards 2017 in Inglewood, California.

The star-studded event welcomed other celebrities such as Heidi Klum, Olivia Munn, Christina Milian, and Nicki Minaj.

Joan Small's tight knotted hairstyle and bronze makeupJoan Small’s tight knotted hairstyle and bronze makeup

Measuring 5′ 10″ (179 cm), Joan flaunted her long legs at the event in a short, plunging tuxedo dress from H&M Studio. Her Gianvito Rossi “Dragon” sandals were the perfect complement to her outfit.

Joan Smalls flaunted her legs in a plunging tuxedo dress from H&M StudioJoan Smalls flaunted her legs in a plunging tuxedo dress from H&M Studio

Adding several inches of height, the red sandals are made with satin and feature a gold embroidered dragon throughout the spiral strap.

Joan Smalls entered Forbes magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list for the first time in 2013Joan Smalls entered Forbes magazine’s “World’s Highest-Paid Models” list for the first time in 2013

While the VMAs are usually home to the most outrageous fashion choices, the supermodel kept it classy and sexy with her pick.

Joan Smalls towered over everyone at the 2017 MTV Video Music AwardsJoan Smalls towered over everyone at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California

The Latina star was all business for the event with a tight knotted hairstyle and bronze makeup.

Joan Smalls shows off her feet in Gianvito Rossi "Dragon" high heel sandalsJoan Smalls shows off her feet in Gianvito Rossi “Dragon” high heel sandals

She let her hair down later that night for the VMAs after-party in a sheer black embellished midi from Alexandre Vauthier.

Joan Smalls looked even taller than normal in towering stiletto heelsJoan Smalls looked even taller than normal in towering stiletto heels

It looked like the designer had a signature style that night, considering Hailey Baldwin donned a similar ensemble for the event.

Grab Joan’s sultry “Dragon” sandals in red or black from Farfetch and Nordstrom.

Gianvito Rossi Dragon Ankle-Wrap Sandals, $1,550

 Gianvito Rossi Women's Black Dragon Satin Sandals

Gianvito Rossi Dragon Ankle-Wrap Sandals

Gianvito Rossi Dragon Ankle-Wrap Sandals

Gianvito Rossi Dragon Ankle-Wrap Sandals

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