Kirsten Dunst arrived at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on June 6, 2016, for the CFDA Fashion Awards, wearing a look that balanced romanticism with a metallic edge.
Her choice, a moss-green sheath from Rodarte’s Fall 2016 collection, utilized a mix of sheer lace and intricate beadwork arranged in a wave-like pattern.
Kirsten Dunst exudes elegance with old Hollywood curls and a vibrant orchid earring at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 6, 2016, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
The design featured structural side pleats and a thigh-high split, which complemented the softer texture of the lace ruffles.
Kirsten Dunst balances Rodarte’s intricate “moss and lace” textures with sculptural metallic pumps, their graphic white straps and cone-shaped heels adding a sharp, modern counterpoint on the CFDA red carpet
To coordinate with the dress’s complex detailing, Dunst styled her hair in deep side-parted waves, using a vibrant orchid earring as a singular focal point against her blonde curls.
A single orchid earring and softly waved blonde hair echo Rodarte’s “overgrown” runway styling, while the shimmering dress’s wave-like beading catches the light with every step
The Jumanji star finished her ensemble with sculptural pumps from Rodarte’s Fall 2016 collection—a landmark lineup from Laura and Kate Mulleavy that marked the brand’s 10th anniversary with its signature “dark woodland romance.”
A closer look reveals Rodarte’s patchwork-inspired pumps—embossed metallic panels framed by crisp white leather straps, creating a striking contrast against the red carpet
Echoing the runway’s mix of Victorian delicacy and California-born edge, the embossed metallic design and distinctive cone-shaped heel added a modern, almost armor-like contrast to the dress’s lace and shimmer, grounding the look with just the right amount of structure.
The architectural cone heel delivers both height and edge, transforming the delicate open-toe silhouette into a statement piece that anchors the entire look
More Rodarte Red Carpet Moments Worth Revisiting
Kirsten Dunst’s CFDA look was a perfect snapshot of Rodarte at its most dreamy and directional, but it’s far from the only time the Mulleavy sisters’ romantic, artful vision has delivered a memorable shoe-and-fashion moment.
For a deeper look at how Rodarte’s signature mix of lace, texture, and offbeat glamour plays out across red carpets and beyond, explore more standout stories below.
👠 Explore Rodarte Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 🌿 How Rodarte became one of American fashion’s most romantic forces offers the strongest evergreen brand overview on YNS, tracing Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s rise and the dreamy, red-carpet-ready aesthetic that made Rodarte a celebrity favorite.
- 🖤 Kirsten Dunst’s Civil War premiere look pairs Rodarte’s dark, understated elegance with sleek Ferragamo heels, making it a strong example of how the label’s romantic sensibility can feel quietly modern rather than overtly theatrical.
- ✨ Florence Pugh’s Rodarte-and-Aquazzura moment leans into gothic romance, with lace, frills, and crystal-detailed heels showing how Rodarte’s signature femininity can be styled with a sharper, moodier edge.
- 🌸 Ana de Armas at CinemaCon in Rodarte and Aquazzura highlights the brand’s softer side, balancing intricate floral embroidery with delicate crystal-embellished sandals for a polished, feminine red-carpet finish.
- 🎀 Kirsten Dunst’s head-to-toe Rodarte turns in Venice captures her long-running connection to the house, from whimsical dresses to eccentric heels, and shows how closely her style identity is tied to the label’s offbeat romance.
- 👢 Kate Bosworth’s Rodarte lace-up sandal booties in New York brings the brand’s artistry into daywear, using gladiator-inspired, mixed-texture shoes to add edge to an otherwise soft floral street-style look.
- 💫 Anne Hathaway’s TIFF-era Rodarte romance shows how the label’s lace-heavy, intricately textured dresses translate beautifully to the red carpet when grounded by clean, minimal Francesco Russo sandals.