At the British Fashion Awards held on December 10, 2018, at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Kaia Gerber solidified her place in the industry by taking home the Model of the Year honor.
Surrounded by her family—Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Presley Gerber—the evening marked a significant milestone in her transition from a rising face to an established name.
While the category featured strong contenders like Bella Hadid and Adut Akech, and guests like Kendall Jenner drew significant attention on the red carpet, it was Gerber’s night to celebrate her rapid ascent in the fashion world.
Rande Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, and Presley Gerber at The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall on December 10, 2018, in London, England (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
The American model, who made her official debut at the Calvin Klein spring/summer 2018 show during New York Fashion Week, donned a slashed silk tulle dress from the Alexander McQueen Spring 2019 Collection with pale-silver metal-sequin iris embroidery and black wool-silk bumster pants.
Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber share a poised mother-daughter moment, balancing classic velvet elegance with Kaia’s sharply modern, embellished silhouette
Cindy flaunted her sexy legs in an off-the-shoulder appliquéd velvet dress from Marchesa and accessorized with Tacori jewelry.
Wearing a metallic smoky eye and a nude lip, Kaia accessorized with a Jimmy Choo satin-wrapped box clutch featuring a jeweled bow.
Kaia Gerber makes a commanding entrance alongside Presley Gerber, her intricate Alexander McQueen look anchored by barely-there Jimmy Choo Minny sandals that elongate the leg
With her hair swept into a sleek, face-framing bun, Kaia Gerber let her look speak through sharp lines and subtle contrast—grounded by a pair of black suede Jimmy Choo Minny sandals that quietly did all the work.
Often dubbed the “workhorse of the red carpet,” the Minny is a study in restraint. Its barely-there construction—a single slim strap across the toes, a delicate ankle strap, and an entirely open back—creates that coveted “naked sandal” effect, elongating the leg without competing with the outfit.
Most commonly available in 85mm and 100mm heel heights, it strikes a careful balance between elevation and wearability, making it a go-to for long, high-profile events.
Framed against a lush backdrop, Kaia Gerber lets the metallic embroidery and cutout detailing take center stage, with minimalist sandals keeping the look clean and uninterrupted
What makes Minny enduring isn’t just its minimalism but also its versatility. It disappears against intricate embroidery and dramatic silhouettes—exactly the kind of visual restraint needed to complement Gerber’s Alexander McQueen look—while its refined proportions and Italian craftsmanship ensure it holds up under the demands of the red carpet.
It’s this quiet precision that has kept the silhouette in steady rotation for years, favored by stylists who want impact without interruption.
A close-up of Jimmy Choo Minny sandals reveals their signature stripped-back design—thin straps, open back, and a sleek heel engineered to disappear on the red carpet
The Legacy of the Jimmy Choo Minny
The enduring appeal of the Minny lies in its restraint. By opting for a design that prioritizes clean lines over fleeting trends, Jimmy Choo created a silhouette that remains as relevant today as it was when it first dominated the red carpets of the late 2010s.
For figures like Kaia Gerber, the sandal serves as the ultimate sartorial punctuation mark—supporting a high-fashion statement without ever competing for the spotlight.
👠 Explore Memorable Jimmy Choo Minny Moments:
- 🏆 Nicole Kidman’s historic SAG Award win featuring a bronze Armani Privé gown paired with metallic satin Minny sandals.
- 🌟 Taraji P. Henson’s Old Hollywood glamour at the Oscars, where she chose the minimalist black velvet Minny to anchor a custom Alberta Ferretti gown.
- 🎬 Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Infinity War’ premiere look, showcasing the versatility of the Minny in opulent black velvet with an embroidered Erdem dress.
- ✨ Olivia Munn’s metallic red carpet statement at the MTV VMAs, highlighting the “barely-there” silhouette of the iconic two-strap sandal.
- 🇬🇧 A double feature at the BAFTAs where both Scarlett Johansson and Naomie Harris relied on Minny’s reliability for one of fashion’s biggest nights.