At the AOL Build studios in New York City on March 21, 2016, Kelly Rowland stepped out in a sharply coordinated white look while promoting her BET music docu-series Chasing Destiny, also wearing the same outfit to Claritin and Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s live performance event at PS 64 on the same day.
Kelly Rowland wears her hair down as she attends Claritin’s Spring with Boys and Girls Clubs event held on March 21, 2016, in New York City (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
Instead of competing with the clean monochrome tailoring, her metallic Brian Atwood platform heels added warmth, height, and a distinctly mid-2010s red-carpet finish.
Kelly Rowland sharpens an all-white tailored look with towering metallic Brian Atwood “Tribeca” platform heels while promoting Chasing Destiny in New York City
Rowland paired a crisp white button-down shirt with flared white trousers, using gold Brian Atwood “Tribeca” platform sandals to break up the all-white palette without overwhelming it.
The towering metallic heels belonged to the same dramatic platform era later embraced by stars like Jennifer Lopez, Hailee Steinfeld, and Greta Gerwig, who all styled versions of the sculptural sandal on the red carpet throughout the 2010s.
Kelly Rowland’s reflective gold Brian Atwood platforms bring a bold 1970s-inspired finish to her clean monochrome trousers and blouse
The towering platforms, finished in satin with thick crossover straps, reflected the dramatic evening-shoe trend that dominated celebrity style during the era.
Kelly Rowland layers an ivory overcoat over flowing white separates, letting the dramatic proportions frame her sky-high platform heels
While Chasing Destiny documented Rowland’s search for the next breakout girl group, her press-tour wardrobe also captured a transitional moment in fashion, when structured monochrome dressing and statement platform heels regularly appeared together on red carpets and television appearances.
June’s Diary coordinated black leather, sheer mesh, and sharply pointed ankle boots for a performance-ready red carpet look at L.A. Urban Pride Weekend in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN)
More Metallic Platform Heel Moments Worth Revisiting
Before closing the article, Kelly Rowland’s gold Brian Atwood “Tribeca” sandals are a reminder of why metallic platforms remain such a reliable celebrity styling move: they add height, shine, and a touch of drama without pulling the entire look away from the clothes.
These Your Next Shoes moments show how silver, gold, and mirror-finish platforms can shift an outfit from polished to unforgettable.
👠 Explore Metallic Platform Heel Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✨ Elle Fanning’s silver Giuseppe Zanotti “Barbra” platforms gave her sequined Celine gown the height and shine needed for a fully monochrome ESPY Awards look.
- 🪩 Kylie Minogue’s silver Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” sandals brought retro glamour through shimmering lamé, knotted straps, and sculpted six-inch heels.
- 💫 Jessica Simpson’s metallic “Aamina” platform sandals turned her orange mini dress into a high-shine night-out look with thick platforms and towering block heels.
- 🌟 Billy Porter’s gold crystal Jimmy Choo platform pumps added sparkle and structure beneath his dramatic Oscars tuxedo gown.
- 👡 Carrie Underwood’s mirror-metallic silver platform sandals echoed the chrome finish of her sculptural Rafik Zaki gown while adding height to the high-low silhouette.
- 🎀 Elisabeth Moss’ gold platform sandals softened relaxed neutral tailoring with bow-front straps, thick block heels, and a polished metallic finish.
For more standout celebrity looks built around silver, gold, and chrome heels, explore our guide to the metallic shoe trend.