At the close of 2013 in New York City, Kat Graham stepped out in one of the decade’s defining designer heels: the Casadei “Blade” pump.
With its razor-thin steel stiletto and sharply sculpted silhouette, the style became a red-carpet favorite in the early 2010s and appeared on the feet of celebrities ranging from Jessica Biel to Selena Gomez to Zoe Saldana.
Kat Graham paired glossy black patent Casadei “Blade” pumps with a textured double-breasted coat while posing alongside fiancé Cottrell Guidry in New York City
Graham wore the black patent leather version while hosting New Year’s Eve festivities and ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite alongside fiancé Cottrell Guidry.
Kat Graham showed off the sharply pointed silhouette of her black Casadei “Blade” pumps during playful street-style moments with fiancé Cottrell Guidry outside NASDAQ MarketSite in Manhattan
Styled with a glossy Lanvin puffer coat and a barely visible D&G dress, the pointed pumps remained the focal point of the outfit, adding a sleek finish that reflected the era’s obsession with sharp, architectural heels.
New Year’s Eve party hosts Kat Graham and fiancé Cottrell Guidry ringing the closing bell at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on December 31, 2013 (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy)
She wore the same pumps earlier that year with another stunning plaid dress by Dolce & Gabbana. After performing on stage earlier in the day, she hit the red carpet of the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
Kat Graham paired glossy black Casadei “Blade” pumps with a curve-hugging red plaid Dolce & Gabbana dress
Kat Graham completed her sleek bob hairstyle and punk-inspired plaid Dolce & Gabbana look with chunky gold jewelry at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on September 22, 2013
The Casadei “Blade” Pump Became One of the Defining Celebrity Heels of the 2010s
With its razor-sharp steel stiletto and sleek pointed silhouette, the Casadei “Blade” pump quickly evolved from a standout designer shoe into a recurring red-carpet signature throughout the early 2010s.
Celebrities styled the architectural heel with everything from tailored monochrome looks to embellished gowns and body-conscious cocktail dresses, proving how adaptable the silhouette became across fashion eras, events, and personal styles.
👠 Explore Casadei Blade Shoe Moments:
- 🖤 Hollywood’s early Casadei “Blade” obsession captures the pump’s sharp metal heel on Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and other red-carpet regulars.
- 🎬 Selena Gomez’s black Casadei Blade pumps brought a sleek, pointed finish to her polished Camilla and Marc Jingle Ball look.
- ✨ Naya Rivera’s Casadei Blade ankle-strap pumps sharpened her Michael Kors tweed peplum skirt with a business-chic red-carpet edge.
- 🤍 Jennifer Lopez’s glittering Casadei Blade pumps added metallic polish to an all-white tribute look built around clean lines and emotional restraint.
- 👗 Hailey Baldwin’s white Casadei Blade heels gave her Jonathan Simkhai slip dress a crisp, sculptural finish with a pale gold bow detail at the back.
- ✈️ Victoria Beckham’s ultra-high Casadei Blade pumps brought a silver-heeled flash to her dark leather travel look in Paris.
- 🩰 Olivia Palermo’s Casadei Bow Blade pumps continued the Blade family’s red-carpet story at the 2026 New York City Ballet Spring Gala.