At the iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 13, 2019, Katie Holmes built her outfit around a standout pair of zebra-print Khaite boots.
Katie Holmes was all smiles as she arrived at iHeartRadio’s Z100 Jingle Ball 2019 on December 13, 2019 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
The slouchy calf hair boots added texture and contrast to an otherwise understated look, pairing easily with a rib-knit Tibi top and black leather culottes from Frame.
Holmes had already worn the same boots weeks earlier with a satin dress at the FilmAid Power of Film Benefit in New York City, showing how the statement style worked across very different outfits.
Katie Holmes balanced cropped black leather culottes with zebra-print Khaite slouch boots, letting the pointed toes and softly ruched shafts become the focus of her otherwise minimal concert look
The proportions of the outfit worked because the tall slouch boots balanced the cropped leather culottes. The zebra print also kept the mostly black look from feeling too heavy for a concert appearance.
The sharp lines of Katie Holmes’ black rib-knit top contrasted with the relaxed shape of her zebra-print calf hair boots, creating a clean head-to-toe silhouette on the Jingle Ball red carpet
Her black rib-knit top featured quarter-length sleeves and subtle side slits that softened the sharpness of the leather culottes and statement boots.
A gold pendant necklace, stacked bracelets, and simple earrings added warmth without competing with the bold zebra print below.
Side cutouts and a sleek center-parted ponytail gave Katie Holmes’ understated black outfit a more sculptural feel while keeping attention on the statement boots below
Katie wore bronzed eyeshadow, mascara, pink lipstick, and a hint of blush, applied by makeup artist Genevieve Herr. Hairstylist Bradley Irion pulled her tresses back into a sleek center-parted ponytail to show off her beautiful features.
Katie Holmes’ Khaite zebra-print boots combined square toes, low kitten heels, and slouched calf hair uppers, turning animal print into the defining texture of the outfit
Crafted from calf hair, the Khaite boots combined zebra-striping with a softly slouched shaft, square toes, and low kitten heels, making the bold print feel surprisingly wearable.
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More Zebra-Print and Statement Shoe Moments to Explore
Katie Holmes’ Khaite boots show how animal print can do more than add pattern; it can reshape the whole mood of a simple black outfit. For more celebrity styling ideas built around zebra stripes, bold prints, and standout footwear, explore these related shoe moments.
👢 Explore Zebra Boots, Animal Prints & Statement Shoe Moments:
- 🦓 Katie Holmes made Khaite’s zebra-striped calf hair boots feel unexpectedly polished, pairing their slouchy shaft, square toe, and low kitten heel with soft satin in New York.
- ❄️ Olivia Palermo brought zebra print into winter dressing, grounding a striped Pologeorgis coat with sleek black Gianvito Rossi over-the-knee boots.
- 👠 Dascha Polanco’s Charlotte Olympia “Zelda” pumps turned zebra stripes into a red-carpet accent, complete with peep toes, platforms, feather details, and rhinestone embellishment.
- 🎤 Kelly Osbourne leaned into theatrical zebra footwear at VH1 Divas, wearing Charlotte Olympia platform pumps with a white Paule Ka dress and Edie Parker clutch.
- 🖤 Gucci’s zebra-striped Lesley pumps show the print at its most eccentric, with black-and-white leather panels, Mary Jane styling, and a brushed goat-hair tail.
- 🐾 From zebra to leopard, cow, snake, and crocodile prints, this animal-print shoe guide breaks down how patterned footwear can shift an outfit without overwhelming it.
In February 2026, Teyana Taylor stepped out in Khaite “Bella” wedge boots and Phoebe Philo leather separates before appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, building another monochrome outfit around sculptural footwear.
Like Katie Holmes’ zebra-print Khaite boots, the look showed how the brand’s slouched silhouettes and sharp proportions can anchor an otherwise understated outfit.