At the premiere of Happy Hours during the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, Katie Holmes continued a footwear streak we’ve been tracking throughout the year.
After stepping out in vintage-inspired Herbert Levine thong sandals at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala, she took a different approach with Chloé’s studded “Cleia” pumps, another example of her preference for distinctive shoe silhouettes over predictable red-carpet choices.
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Holmes paired the black patent leather pumps with a blush silk gown from Chloé, creating a contrast between the house’s signature bohemian romanticism and the tougher edge of gold-tone hardware.
The combination felt distinctly Chloé: feminine, vintage-inspired, and slightly rebellious all at once, echoing the fashion-forward footwear choices that have made her one of the most consistently interesting celebrity shoe dressers on the red carpet.
Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes attend the premiere of Happy Hours during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City on June 6, 2026, with Holmes pairing a blush silk Chloé gown with black patent leather “Cleia” pumps accented by gold-tone studs (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Happy Hours marks Katie Holmes’ reunion with her Dawson’s Creek co-star Joshua Jackson. Written and directed by Holmes herself, the film follows former sweethearts who cross paths years later, rekindling their connection as they juggle careers, family responsibilities, and personal ambitions. As they revisit their shared past, they also explore the possibilities of what their future together might hold.
The Shoes: Katie Holmes Adds Edge in Chloé Cleia Studded Patent Pumps
For the event, Holmes wore the Chloé “Cleia” pumps, which blended vintage glamour with a modern edge. Made from glossy black patent calfskin leather, the shoes featured a retro-inspired silhouette that stood out against her soft, romantic dress. The design included tiny side cutouts at the vamp and open side cutouts along the sides, exposing the contours of her feet and creating a lighter, more feminine effect despite the shoe’s bold black finish.
One of the most eye-catching details was the T-strap design, which extended into an adjustable ankle strap and was decorated with graduating gold-tone cabochon studs, giving the pumps a slightly rebellious attitude.
Katie Holmes slips into a pair of shiny black patent pumps by Chloe featuring vamp cutouts, ankle straps, a T-strap with graduating gold-tone cabochons, and tapered heels with gold-tone accents at the base (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
The pumps were finished with polished gold hardware, engraved with the Chloé logo at the bottom of the 2.8-inch heel, adding a sleek hint of shine with every step.
You can find these Chloé “Cleia” pumps on sale for $864 (originally $1,225) at Farfetch. They’re also available in white on Mytheresa.
For a more relaxed take on Holmes’ Chloé style, revisit the taupe suede “Crosta” pumps she wore in New York over a decade earlier, proving that the actress has long favored shoes that balance elegance with everyday wearability.
The Dress: Katie Holmes Softens the Look in a Blush Silk Chloé Gown
The contrast between Katie Holmes’ studded black pumps and her blush silk gown is what made the look feel so compelling. While the heels introduced structure and attitude through their glossy finish and gold-tone hardware, the fluid dress remained unmistakably Chloé—romantic, feminine, and softly bohemian.
The gown skimmed her figure with a fluid, floor-grazing silhouette, allowing the luxurious silk-satin fabric to drape effortlessly from shoulder to hem. Its soft blush tone complemented her complexion beautifully!
The gown featured short puff sleeves and a plunging V-neckline framed with delicate lace trim, details that nodded to Chloé’s vintage-inspired aesthetic. Gentle ruching through the bust added shape and softness, while the fluid silhouette recalled the effortless elegance of 1930s bias-cut evening dresses.
Another standout detail was the thin ribbon ties framing the neckline and enhancing the dress’s relaxed, bohemian vibe. Rather than tying them into a neat bow, Holmes left them hanging loosely down the front, which gave the look a less polished, more naturally chic feel.
Katie Holmes pairs her black pumps with a blush-toned silk satin column gown by Chloe featuring a gathered bust with a lace-trimmed plunging neckline and short puff sleeves (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Retailing for $4,290 at Net-a-Porter, the gown was a perfect example of Chloé’s signature blend of femininity and free-spirited style.
The Finish: Soft Waves, Delicate Jewelry, and a Savette Clutch
Katie Holmes carried the boho-romantic mood through to her accessories and beauty choices. She wore her dark brunette hair in a softly textured half-up, half-down style, while her makeup was kept understated, with softly defined eyes, subtle blush, and a natural rosy lip.
Holmes accessorized with long, delicate earrings and a matching necklace layered close to the neckline, adding just the right amount of sparkle. She completed the ensemble with a structured off-white suede box clutch by Savette, introducing a crisp contrast against the blush silk gown.
Katie Holmes looks sweet with her half-up, half-down wavy hairstyle, long earrings, and a matching necklace (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Why Studded Pumps Keep Returning to the Red Carpet
Katie Holmes’ Chloé “Cleia” pumps worked because they balanced two opposing ideas at once. The blush silk gown leaned soft, romantic, and vintage-inspired, while the glossy black leather and gold-tone studs introduced structure and attitude. That tension between femininity and edge has helped studded pumps remain a recurring red-carpet favorite for more than a decade.
From Reese Witherspoon’s Valentino Rockstud pumps and Emma Stone’s casual take on the same style to Sophie Turner’s studded Christian Louboutin slingbacks, designers continue to revisit the idea of adding hardware to classic pump silhouettes.
The details may change—from Valentino’s pyramid studs to Chloé’s gold-tone cabochons—but the appeal remains the same: a shoe that feels elegant and rebellious at once.
More dramatic interpretations, such as Jennifer Lopez’s spiked Christian Louboutin “Geo” pumps and Camila Alves’ ombré Degraspike heels, show how hardware can transform a simple pump into the focal point of an outfit. Holmes’ latest Chloé appearance lands somewhere in the middle, using studs not as a statement for its own sake, but as a subtle counterpoint to the softness of her silk gown.