At the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, on May 19, 2016, Katy Perry embraced one of the evening’s most dramatic red-carpet looks in a floral-embroidered gown from the Marchesa Fall 2016 collection.
Enhancing her allure, Katy Perry sported a smoldering red lip that perfectly matched her meticulously sculpted cat-eye makeup, collectively forming a look that was both mesmerizing and unforgettable (Credit: WENN)
The gown came from Marchesa’s Fall 2016 collection, a runway inspired by the work of portrait painter John Singer Sargent.
Crafted from ombré Chantilly lace, the off-the-shoulder design was covered in sculpted floral appliqués and petal embroidery that appeared to bloom across the sleeves and fishtail skirt.
Fitted through the body before flaring into a short train, the silhouette balanced romantic detail with red-carpet drama, making it one of the collection’s most memorable designs.
Katy Perry opted for a sleek, slicked-back chignon hairstyle, elegantly showcasing her Harry Winston earrings (Credit: WENN)
While the Marchesa gown delivered most of the visual impact, Perry’s styling was notably restrained. Harry Winston diamond jewelry, a sleek chignon, and a matching red lip complemented the dramatic design without competing with its intricate embroidery and three-dimensional floral details.
Katy Perry’s sleek pulled-back bun and perfectly matching red lip enhanced the overall look, showcasing a harmonious blend of style elements (Credit: WENN)
The styling echoed the gown’s Old Hollywood glamour, while the clean lines of her accessories kept the focus on Marchesa’s craftsmanship.
Beneath the embroidered hem, Perry completed the look with Giuseppe Zanotti’s “Betty” sandals, a streamlined platform style that added height without distracting from the elaborate gown.
Katy Perry wore diamond drop earrings that added a touch of elegance (Credit: WENN)
A favorite on red carpets during the 2010s, Giuseppe Zanotti’s “Betty” sandals featured a slim ankle strap, towering stiletto heel, and supportive front platform.
The minimalist silhouette provided a deliberate contrast to the gown’s abundance of lace, petals, and texture, creating a balanced head-to-toe look.
Katy Perry wore a dramatic Marchesa Fall 2016 gown crafted from ombré Chantilly lace, with sculpted floral appliqués blooming across the sleeves and fishtail hem, paired with Giuseppe Zanotti “Betty” platform sandals for added height and balance
More Giuseppe Zanotti “Betty” Platform Sandal Moments
Katy Perry’s Marchesa gown may have carried the drama, but her Giuseppe Zanotti “Betty” sandals fit within a wider red-carpet trend: celebrities turning to the platform style when a gown needs height, balance, and a clean finish without adding visual clutter.
👠 Explore Giuseppe Zanotti “Betty” Platform Sandal Moments:
- ✨ Celebrities in Giuseppe Zanotti “Betty” platform sandals show how the sky-high two-strap silhouette became a red-carpet favorite, appearing on stars from Saoirse Ronan to Lupita Nyong’o.
- 💛 Jessica Alba’s metallic gold “Betty” heels brought shine and height to her pinstripe jumpsuit, with the sandal’s signature platform, ankle strap, and bold block heel doing the heavy lifting.
- ✨ Tallia Storm’s glittering “Betty” sandals turned the platform style into a full statement piece, mixing silver, gold, and black sparkle with a dramatic five-inch heel.
- 🏆 Keke Palmer’s gold VMAs look matched a crystal-covered Yousef Aljasmi gown with gleaming Giuseppe Zanotti “Betty” platforms for a head-to-toe metallic finish.
- ❤️ Kate Hudson’s red “Betty” heels echoed the drama of her Carolina Herrera gown, proving how the platform sandal can disappear into a tonal look while still adding serious height.
- 🖤 Lupita Nyong’o’s black “Betty” sandals at the 2018 BAFTAs grounded her Elie Saab Couture gown with the kind of hidden platform height red carpets often rely on.
Katy Perry’s gown boasted dramatic sleeves and a gracefully short train, elevating her appearance to a mesmerizing level at amfAR’s 2016 Cinema Against AIDS Gala held at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes on May 19, 2016 (Credit: WENN)