Keira Knightley Wows in Crimson Velvet Valentino Gown With Hidden ‘Strass’ Sandals at La Traviata

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In May 2016, Sofia Coppola made her directorial debut with a lavish new staging of La Traviata at Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera, featuring opulent costumes created by Valentino Garavani alongside his longtime collaborators, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.

The gala was a star-studded affair, drawing Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Monica Bellucci, and Elizabeth Hurley to the Italian capital. Critics praised the production’s romantic grandeur, with Valentino’s couture costumes earning particular acclaim.

Keira Knightley stunned at the La Traviata opera gala in Rome wearing a rich crimson velvet gown from Valentino’s Fall 2015 Haute Couture collection, subtly revealing her sparkling Valentino “Strass” sandals beneath the hemKeira Knightley stunned at the La Traviata opera gala in Rome, wearing a rich crimson velvet gown from Valentino’s Fall 2015 Haute Couture collection, subtly revealing her sparkling Valentino “Strass” sandals beneath the hem

Many celebrities and fashion icons, including Keira Knightley, jetted to Rome to see the opera.

Keira Knightley's attire of choice was a rich crimson velvet gown from Valentino's Fall 2015 Haute Couture collectionKeira Knightley’s attire of choice was a rich crimson velvet gown from Valentino’s Fall 2015 Haute Couture collection

The actress seemed to get the Valentino memo, as she attended the performance in a gorgeous dress from the fashion powerhouse.

Keira Knightley Elevates Valentino Velvet With Hidden “Strass” Sandals

The 31-year-old showed off her slender body in a Grecian-style, Valentino Fall 2015, halter-neck velvet evening gown.

Her floor-length velvet frock, complete with a trailing miniature train and an alluring bare back, embodied the kind of effortless sophistication perfect for an evening at the opera.

Standing 5ft 6¼ (168.3 cm) tall and wearing a US shoe size 9, Keira completed the look with Valentino “Strass” sandals discreetly hidden beneath the gown’s hem.

Keira Knightley's husband, Righton, joined her in a black tuxedo at the event, where Valentino's creative directors, Chiuri and Piccioli, were present and photographed with Knightley and RightonKeira Knightley’s husband, Righton, joined her in a black tuxedo at the event, where Valentino’s creative directors, Chiuri and Piccioli, were present and photographed with Knightley and Righton

Valentino’s Signature Footwear Beyond Keira

Keira Knightley’s devotion to Valentino is just one example of the brand’s enduring influence on celebrity style. From red-carpet gowns to iconic studded sandals, countless stars have stepped out in the label’s statement footwear.

Keira Knightley turned heads in a crimson velvet Valentino gown, discreetly paired with sparkling “Strass” sandals, as she posed alongside husband James Righton and designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli at the La Traviata opening gala in Rome on May 22, 2016Keira Knightley turned heads in a crimson velvet Valentino gown, discreetly paired with sparkling “Strass” sandals, as she posed alongside husband James Righton and designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli at the La Traviata opening gala in Rome on May 22, 2016 (Credit: SHOTPRESS / WENN)

Over the years, Knightley has turned to Valentino time and again, both before and long after her La Traviata gala appearance, making the fashion house a defining partner in her red-carpet journey.

Keira Knightley’s Enduring Love Affair With Valentino’s Ethereal Designs

Keira Knightley’s affinity for Valentino’s ethereal designs is well-documented. At the 2017 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, she exuded elegance in a cream tulle gown adorned with satin-green shoulder bows.

Earlier, at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, she captivated audiences in a nude embroidered Valentino gown, complemented by a red floral headband, showcasing her penchant for whimsical styles.

More recently, during the ‘Boston Strangler’ press tour, Knightley donned a romantic look from Valentino’s Pre-Fall 2023 collection, reaffirming her enduring relationship with the brand.