At Delta Air Lines’ Grammy Weekend Celebration in Los Angeles on February 12, 2016, Kelly Rowland kept the focus on clean, understated styling in a military green shirt dress paired with towering nude Aquazzura “Sexy Thing” platform sandals.
Kelly Rowland shines in a sleek military green shirt dress, complemented by a bold gold chain necklace at Delta Air’s Grammy Weekend Celebration on February 12, 2016, during the 2016 Grammy Weekend (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The neutral suede heels added both height and balance to the utilitarian look, while Rowland’s mixed-metal jewelry gave the outfit a slightly sharper finish without overpowering it.
During the event, she also addressed the reaction to Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime performance earlier that week, praising the presentation while steering clear of the wider controversy surrounding it.
Kelly Rowland’s feet are showcased in nude suede Aquazzura Sexy Thing Plateau sandals, adding a stylish height boost on the red carpet at Delta Air’s Grammy Weekend Celebration
Rowland finished the look with layered silver-and-gold jewelry, giving the otherwise minimal outfit a slightly tougher edge.
Standing at 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), Rowland gained several inches of height from the chunky platform sole and high stiletto heel of the Aquazzura “Sexy Thing” sandals.
Kelly Rowland steps out in towering nude suede Aquazzura platform sandals
Beyoncé debuted her new single, “Formation,” during the event, which drew criticism from some, including former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, who accused her of using the platform to “attack” police officers.
“I thought everybody’s interaction on stage was absolute perfection,” she said. “[Beyoncé] was absolutely amazing.”
“I think that we live in a country where you have the freedom to say how you feel and talk,” Rowland told Us Weekly. “And it’s really from a peaceful place. I think that they’re blowing it out of proportion.”
The then-35-year-old singer also spoke about her then-one-year-old son, Titan, and what it’s like to be a new mother.
Kelly Rowland rocks a chic military green shirt dress paired with nude Aquazzura platform sandals at Delta Air’s Grammy Weekend Celebration
Kelly’s nude suede Aquazzura “Sexy Thing” platform sandals have long since sold out, though the strappy cutout silhouette remains one of the brand’s most recognizable red-carpet styles from the mid-2010s.
Aquazzura Sexy Thing Plateau Sandals, $715
Aquazzura ‘Sexy Thing’ Platform Sandal in Biscotti, $715
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Aquazzura ‘Sexy Thing’ Platform Sandal, $715
More Aquazzura Platform Moments That Defined the Mid-2010s Red Carpet
Kelly Rowland’s nude “Sexy Thing” platforms captured the towering, sculptural direction Aquazzura became known for during the mid-2010s, when the brand’s cutout sandals and dramatic platform silhouettes regularly appeared on red carpets, music events, and fashion premieres.
From metallic disco-inspired heels to sleek suede evening platforms, these celebrity looks show how Aquazzura balanced height, glamour, and sharp Italian design during the era.
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- ✨ Kate Hudson’s silver Aquazzura “Aimée” platforms added reflective shine and red-carpet height beneath her fluid Armani Privé gown at the 2026 Oscars.
- 🎤 Dua Lipa’s metallic Aquazzura platform sandals grounded a sheer Alessandra Rich lace dress with a sharp, disco-era finish.
- 🖤 Selena Gomez’s black suede Aquazzura “Bel Air” platforms gave her sleek Calvin Klein VMAs dress a stronger, height-boosting edge.
- 💫 Her two-tone Aquazzura “La Di Da” platform sandals brought gold-and-silver shine to a soft Patou dress at the Hollywood Beauty Awards.
- 🌟 Amanda Seyfried’s Aquazzura “Be Mine” platform sandals added a delicate mesh-and-crystal finish beneath her dramatic Richard Quinn gown.