Karlie Kloss’s Feet Look Tortured in Brian Atwood ‘Patty’ Pumps

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Not even seasoned catwalk veteran Karlie Kloss can make us believe that her feet were not in pain in the Brian Atwood “Patty” pumps she wore to the Swarovski Times Square store opening! The 25-year-old model’s poor feet were bent at practically 90-degree angles in the steeply pitched heels and got no support at all from the open-side cut.

Previous wearers of the Brian Atwood “Patty” pumps Melissa Benoist and Elisabeth Moss didn’t fare so well either in their own pairs. “Supergirl” star Melissa could barely keep her tootsies from spilling out of of the d’Orsay design, while “Mad Men” actress Elisabeth had the balls of her feet turn almost as red as her own crimson pair.

Karlie Kloss wearing a pink Alex Perry ruffled dress, a black Saint Laurent blazer, Brian Atwood 'Patty' pumps, and Swarovski 'Luminous Fairy' earrings.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.

Closeup of the Brian Atwood Patty patent d'Orsay pumps on Karlie Kloss.Closeup of Karlie Kloss’s bent feet in the Brian Atwood “Patty” patent d’Orsay pumps.

Ever the professional, Karlie powered through the pain and dazzled partygoers in a shiny, pink Alex Perry dress with a ruffled skirt and a deep v-neckline. The Swarovski ambassador selected the gorgeous Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” earrings and the matching “Luminous Fairy” multi-colored ring as her accessories for that night. To keep the jewelry in the center stage, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel finished her look with a nondescript, black Saint Laurent blazer and the aforementioned Brian Atwood black patent pumps.

Karlie Kloss wearing Swarovski 'Luminous Fairy' clip earrings with multi-colored crystals and plated in rhodium.Karlie Kloss wearing Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” clip earrings with multi-colored crystals and plated in rhodium.

Swarovski brand ambassador Karlie Kloss at the opening of the new Swarovski Times Square store.Swarovski brand ambassador Karlie Kloss celebrating the opening of the new Swarovski boutique in NYC’s Times Square.

Shop less tortuous-looking Brian Atwood shoes at Bloomingdale’s, Farfetch and Nordstrom.

Brian Atwood ‘Patty’ Patent D’Orsay Pumps

Brian Atwood Patty Patent D'Orsay Pumps

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. Talking about her Kode with Klossy coding scholarship, the supermodel dressed in a stereotypically 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 and chose to top off with a  Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 green-and-pink plaid jacket.

A fun, pink suede pair of Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps rounded out her look.

Karlie Kloss discussing the future of tech skills at Flatiron School panel at WeWork Moorgate in London, England, on April 9, 2018.Karlie Kloss discussing the future of tech skills, following the success of her sponsorship program, Kode with Klossy, at Flatiron School panel at WeWork Moorgate in London, England, on April 9, 2018.

Karlie Kloss with Avi Flombaum, Co-Founder of Flatiron School, where Karlie herself learned to code at the school's New York City location in 2014.Karlie Kloss with Avi Flombaum, Co-Founder of Flatiron School, where Karlie herself learned computer programming at the school’s New York City location back in 2014.

Karlie Kloss wearing 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 wearing a Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 plaid jacket, L’agence “Margot” jeans in Noir and Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps.

Closeup of Karlie Kloss' Stella Luna 'Indispensable' ankle-strap pumps.Closeup of Karlie Kloss’ Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps.

Stella Luna ‘Indispensable’ Ankle-Strap Pumps at Farfetch

Stella Luna 'Indispensable' Ankle-Strap Pumps

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