Kate Mara joined Julia Roberts on the red carpet at the 2014 Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Kate Mara brought sculptural elegance to the 2014 Emmys red carpet in a J. Mendel gown featuring asymmetrical pleats and shimmering embellishments
At 31, the House of Cards actress made a daring fashion statement in a structured, pleated gown from the J. Mendel Fall 2014 collection.
Kate Mara posing in her sculptural J. Mendel gown at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles on August 25, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Apega)
The design featured layered hemlines and intricate beaded floral accents that added dimension and red carpet drama. She carried a sleek Thalé Blanc Gisele Deux clutch for accessories and finished the look with sparkling Neil Lane jewelry.
Close-up of Kate Mara’s structured Thalé Blanc Gisele Deux clutch, adding a sleek finish to her red carpet look
While Kate is known for favoring bold shoe choices—especially from Charlotte Olympia—it was still a pleasant surprise to see her revisit the label’s distinctive “Pomeline” ankle-strap sandals.
👡 Celebrity Moments in Charlotte Olympia Sandals & Shoes:
- ✨ Lily Collins turns heads in red satin Charlotte Olympia “Paloma” platform pumps at the Love, Rosie London premiere (Oct 2014)
- ⭐ Elizabeth Banks adds retro glam in black satin Charlotte Olympia “Paloma” pumps at the Power Rangers LA premiere (Mar 2017)
- 🎉 Hailee Steinfeld wows in metallic Charlotte Olympia “Gilda” platform sandals at the 2016 Met Gala (May 2016)
- 😻 Emma Roberts spotted in Charlotte Olympia “Superstar” velvet kitty slippers in Manhattan (May 2015)
- 📚 Taylor Swift embraces playful style in Charlotte Olympia cat‑face flats in London (Oct 2012)
She previously wore the same style in a different colorway to the premiere of Her in December 2013, showcasing her loyalty to statement footwear that balances classic silhouettes with whimsical flair.
Charlotte Olympia “Pomeline” sandals — a whimsical yet elegant choice featuring sheer panels and suede ankle straps
Was Kate’s ensemble perfect, or would you have styled the dress with different shoes? Kate’s white satin ‘Pomeline’ sandals feature sheer nude panels and thin black suede ankle straps.
Although the Charlotte Olympia “Pomeline” sandals are no longer in production, their unique mix of sheer panels, satin finish, and whimsical ankle straps still makes them a standout among the brand’s most memorable designs.
Charlotte Olympia “Pomeline in Bloom” Sandals, $1,245
👠 Explore More Kate Mara Shoe & Style Moments:
- 📸 Fantastic Four red carpet: Kate Mara’s bold yellow Charlotte Olympia “Montana” pumps at CinemaCon 2015
- 🌟 Kate Mara debuts Christian Louboutin “Choca” sandals at the My Days of Mercy TIFF premiere
- 📏 Kate Mara’s height & shoe size: celebrity style breakdown, featuring her go-to designer heels
- 🎀 Kate Mara in pastel Valentino and Louboutin ‘Iriza’ pumps on the BAFTA red carpet
- 🖤 Kate Mara stuns in studded Prada sandals and Cahier clutch at the Chappaquiddick premiere