Katie Holmes’ Burgundy Maison Mayle Dress at The Tick Premiere—and the Shoes That Played It Safe

On August 17, 2017, at The Tick blue-carpet premiere at New York City’s Village East Cinema, Katie Holmes delivered a refined red-carpet moment built on rich color, texture, and classic tailoring—one that many felt left just enough space for a more exciting footwear choice to elevate the look further.

Katie Holmes wears her shoulder-length waves softly parted, letting the rich burgundy hue of her dress frame a polished, understated beauty look

She stepped out in a burgundy floral silk jacquard dress by Maison Mayle, the refined second chapter of Jane Mayle’s cult New York label—its romantic ruffles, cinematic texture, and deep wine-red hue signaling an insider fashion choice rooted in craftsmanship and quiet storytelling rather than trend-driven spectacle.

Stepping onto the blue carpet, Katie Holmes showcases the full silhouette of her Maison Mayle ruffled jacquard dress, balancing movement, texture, and clean proportions

While the dress set a strong foundation, it was her footwear choice—simple black pointed-toe pumps—that ultimately defined the look’s overall tone.

Posed against the branded backdrop, Holmes’ burgundy mini dress stands out for its layered detailing and refined fit, delivering quiet elegance on the New York premiere circuit

Rather than competing with the statement fabric, the restrained heels kept the styling grounded and elegant, underscoring Holmes’ long-standing preference for understated polish over trend-driven spectacle.

Across red carpets and celebrity appearances, burgundy dresses tend to resonate most when paired with intentional heels that either echo the richness of the color or provide thoughtful contrast.

On Your Next Shoes, stars like Kerry Washington have elevated burgundy looks with gold heels for added warmth and evening glamour, while Kristen Stewart leaned into classic pumps to balance texture and color.

Elsewhere, moments like Vivica A. Fox’s crystal-accented heels and Anna Kendrick’s burgundy pumps show how footwear alone can reinforce or transform the impact of deep wine tones—underscoring just how pivotal shoe choice becomes when styling burgundy on the red carpet.

Katie Holmes hit the blue carpet in a ruffle floral silk jacquard dress for ‘The Tick’ Blue Carpet premiere in New York City on August 17, 2017 (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / LK)

The result was a look that felt deliberate and wearable, grounded in the quiet elegance of burgundy—a rich, wine-toned shade that naturally lends itself to versatile styling.

While her classic black pumps brought polish and restraint, the color itself easily accommodates a spectrum of heel choices, from leg-lengthening nudes to warm metallics or even tonal burgundy, each capable of subtly shifting the mood without overpowering the dress.

A close-up reveals classic black pointed-toe pumps anchoring the look with restraint, keeping the focus on the dress rather than competing for attention

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From classic black pumps to casual flats and statement heels, Katie Holmes’ footwear choices consistently show how shoes shape the story of a look. If you’re interested in how she—and other style icons—use color, proportion, and shoes to define their outfits, these related features offer deeper context and inspiration.