In November 2014, Kim and Khloé Kardashian attended the Hairfinity Hair Vitamins Launch Party at Il Bottaccio in London as brand ambassadors.
Standing side-by-side on the pink carpet, their height difference became evident, with Kim standing at 5ft 2in (157.5 cm) and Khloé towering over her at 5ft 8½in (174 cm). This contrast further highlighted their differing style preferences, with Kim opting for sleek, curve-hugging outfits while Khloé embraced bold and edgy fashion statements.
Khloé Kardashian towers over her petite sister Kim Kardashian, highlighting their 6-inch height difference as they stun on the pink carpet at the Hairfinity Hair Vitamins Launch Party at Il Bottaccio in London, England, on November 8, 2014 (Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN)
Sisters Khloé and Kim Kardashian modeling their Hairfinity Hair Vitamins–infused tresses
Kim Kardashian’s Signature Boudoir-Inspired Look
Kim was styled in a flowing, robe-like coat that has become a signature element of her wardrobe. Underneath, she wore a tonal nude bralet top paired with a midi skirt that tastefully revealed her décolletage, striking a perfect balance between modesty and allure.
Slightly messy bedroom hair and smoky eyes matched this boudoir-inspired outfit. Kim finished her Juan Carlos Obando ensemble with Hermès lace-up sandals, one of the pairs she wore repeatedly throughout 2014.
Kim Kardashian working her signature stance in a pale pink bralet, a midi skirt, a drapey overcoat, and Hermès lace-up sandals
Khloé Kardashian’s Bold Military-Chic Ensemble
Khloé went for a fiercer but still sexy look in a long-sleeved LBD. Sharp shoulders and silver buttons down the sides of the flared skirt lent an even stronger military feel to her style.
White nails almost as sharp as the Christian Louboutin “So Kate” stilettos on her feet completed her outfit. Like Kim, Khloé wore her hair down in loose waves to display the results of using Hairfinity Hair Vitamins.
Khloé Kardashian giving the cameras a toothy smile in a long-sleeve LBD and Christian Louboutin black suede pumps
Khloé Kardashian’s choice of shoes reflects a trend among celebrities favoring distinctive footwear designs. For instance, Nicole Scherzinger paired Christian Louboutin’s ‘So Kate’ pumps with an edgy all-black ensemble in London, highlighting the pumps’ versatility and appeal.
Similarly, Blake Lively opted for black and white striped ‘So Kate’ pumps at the Cannes Film Festival, demonstrating their adaptability across various styles.
Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps in black suede, featuring the razor-sharp pointed toe, signature red sole, and soaring stiletto heel that made the silhouette one of the defining luxury pumps of the 2010s
Whose look at this event do you prefer more — Kim’s soft and sexy bedroom style or Khloe’s sharp and fierce military style?
Christian Louboutin “So Kate” suede pumps on Khloé Kardashian and Hermès lace-up sandals on Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian Wore These Hermès Sandals Throughout 2014
Kim’s Hermès lace-up sandals weren’t reserved for red carpets. She wore the same heels repeatedly throughout 2014, styling them with everything from coordinated eveningwear to casual separates.
One of the clearest examples came during a September visit to Bunim/Murray Productions in Los Angeles, where the sandals anchored a much more relaxed daytime outfit.
Kim Kardashian at the Bunim/Murray Production studios in Los Angeles on September 17, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Nearly two months before the Hairfinity launch in London, Kim wore the same Hermès lace-up sandals while arriving at Bunim/Murray Productions in Los Angeles on September 17, 2014.
The appearance shows how she adapted the heels from an evening event to everyday street style.
Kim Kardashian in a high-waisted fitted skirt that showcased her famous bum and a white low-cut tank top (Credit: WENN)
Kim paired the sandals with a fitted high-waisted pencil skirt and a knotted white tank top, creating one of her signature monochromatic silhouettes of the period.
Kim Kardashian displays her feet in her favorite Hermes lace-up heels (Credit: WENN)
The outfit demonstrated the versatility of the Hermès sandals. While they complemented her softly layered Juan Carlos Obando ensemble in London, they worked just as naturally with a streamlined pencil skirt and tank top, making them one of the most recognizable heels in Kim’s 2014 wardrobe.
Hermès lace-up sandals featuring sculptural cutouts and wraparound ankle ties, the distinctive heels Kim Kardashian wore repeatedly throughout 2014, including the Hairfinity Hair Vitamins launch in London
How Kim and Khloé Made Two Very Different Heels Work
Kim’s sculptural Hermès lace-up sandals softened her tonal Juan Carlos Obando look, while Khloé’s sharply pointed Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps reinforced the structure of her military-inspired dress. Together, the two outfits show how contrasting heel silhouettes can completely change the mood of an otherwise polished evening look.
👠 Explore More Hermès Lace-Up Sandals and Christian Louboutin “So Kate” Moments:
- 🤎 Kim Kardashian styled her tan suede Hermès lace-up sandals with military-inspired Lanvin and Max Mara outerwear, showing how the sculptural cutout heels became a recurring part of her cold-weather wardrobe in 2014.
- 🖤 Kim returned to the strappy Hermès silhouette in black, pairing the towering lace-up sandals with a fitted Wolford dress and matching jacket during a Beverly Hills outing in 2015.
- 🎤 Nicole Scherzinger gave the black suede Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps a rock-chic edge, wearing the sharply pointed 120 mm stilettos with both an all-black leather look and a white Nicholas Oakwell dress.
- 🍷 Lea Michele matched burgundy Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps to her embellished Zuhair Murad mini dress, creating a tonal red-carpet look while revealing just how steep and unforgiving the famous silhouette can be.
- ✨ Kelly Rowland used nude patent “So Kate” pumps to lengthen the line of a white Brandon Maxwell jumpsuit, demonstrating why the glossy pointed-toe heel became a defining celebrity pump of the 2010s.
- 🖤 Zendaya grounded a fringed Christian Cowan mini dress with black Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps, continuing her long-running preference for the clean, razor-sharp stilettos during major press appearances.