At the Swarovski store opening in New York City’s Times Square on April 12, 2018, Karlie Kloss stepped out in a pair of black patent Brian Atwood “Patty” pumps that quickly drew attention for their dramatic d’Orsay silhouette and steep pitch.
The sharply cut sides and high heel created a striking shape on the red carpet, though close-up photos also revealed how demanding the design could be on the foot — a recurring issue with ultra-low-vamp pumps built more for visual impact than long-event comfort.
Karlie Kloss wearing a pink Alex Perry ruffled dress, a black Saint Laurent blazer, Brian Atwood “Patty” pumps, and Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” earrings at the grand opening of the Swarovski store in Times Square in New York City on April 12, 2018 (Credit: John Rainford / Patricia Schlein / WENN)
Karlie wasn’t the first celebrity photographed struggling with Brian Atwood’s sharply cut “Patty” silhouette.
The pump’s low vamp and open-sided d’Orsay construction have appeared on several red carpets over the years, often creating the same tension between sleek styling and limited foot support.
Close-up photos of Karlie Kloss’s black patent Brian Atwood “Patty” d’Orsay pumps revealed just how steep and unforgiving the sharply cut silhouette could be, with the extreme pitch visibly forcing her feet forward inside the narrow pointed-toe design
Kloss balanced the sharp black pumps with a bright pink Alex Perry dress featuring a ruffled skirt and deep V-neckline, then layered a structured Saint Laurent blazer over the look for contrast.
Karlie Kloss wore Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” clip earrings with multi-colored crystals and plated in rhodium
As a Swarovski ambassador, she finished the outfit with crystal-heavy “Luminous Fairy” earrings and a coordinating statement ring, keeping the jewelry as the focal point against the otherwise streamlined styling.
Swarovski brand ambassador Karlie Kloss was celebrating the opening of the new Swarovski boutique in NYC’s Times Square
From Red Carpet to Tech Talk: Karlie Kloss Embraces Her Role as Flatiron School Ambassador
A few days earlier, Karlie fulfilled a different ambassador role as the face of Flatiron School at the New York tech school’s discussion panel in London, England.
Karlie Kloss discussed the future of tech skills following the success of her sponsorship program, Kode with Klossy, at the Flatiron School panel at WeWork Moorgate in London, England, on April 9, 2018.
Talking about her Kode with Klossy coding scholarship, the supermodel wore a stereotypical tech-industry uniform of a plain black T-shirt and black jeans.
Still, she could not help but inject some of her high-fashion background into her outfit, choosing to top it off with a Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 green-and-pink plaid jacket.
Karlie Kloss with Avi Flombaum, co-founder of Flatiron School, where Kloss studied computer programming at the school’s New York City campus in 2014, before later partnering with the organization through her Kode With Klossy initiative
A fun, pink suede pair of Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps rounded out her look.
Karlie Kloss wore a Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 plaid jacket, L’Agence “Margot” jeans in Noir, and Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps
Karlie Kloss’s fashion choices often feature Stella Luna footwear, seamlessly blending elegance with modernity.
For readers eager to delve deeper into her style, we recommend exploring our article on Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, which highlights another of her outfits paired with Stella Luna boots.
Karlie Kloss’ pink suede Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps added a softer, fashion-forward finish to her pared-back panel look, with the sharply pointed toe and slim straps balancing elegance with a modern, minimalist feel
Explore More of Karlie Kloss’ Signature Heel and Street-Style Moments
Karlie Kloss’ shoe choices often mirror the clean, elongated lines that define much of her personal style — whether she’s wearing minimalist Saint Laurent flats, towering Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, or polished travel sneakers.
These standout looks capture the mix of practicality, sharp tailoring, and high-fashion footwear that has shaped her wardrobe over the years.
👠 Explore Karlie Kloss’ Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 6’1½” (186.7 cm), Karlie Kloss often balances her statuesque frame with sharply pointed pumps, sleek sandals, and streamlined boots.
- 🩴 Karlie’s Saint Laurent “Tribute Nu Pieds” slides added understated luxury to her lavender Frankie Shop tailoring and minimalist off-duty styling.
- ✈️ Her airport shoe rotation ranges from glossy Christian Louboutin loafers to Adidas x Barneys New York Stan Smith sneakers, blending comfort with polished travel dressing.
- ✨ Karlie’s Giuseppe Zanotti heel moments trace her preference for sleek metallic sandals, python-embossed pumps, and clean-lined evening shoes.
- 💎 Her standout designer shoe moments include Tamara Mellon cutout sandals, flat gold Giuseppe Zanotti evening shoes, and Olgana Paris heels worn after a Met Gala wardrobe emergency.