Kristen Stewart’s Controversial Balenciaga Look at the 2012 Met Gala: Bold Lace-Up Pumps and Edgy Style

There were plenty of amazing dresses and shoes at the 2012 Met Ball, but the talk of the town was Kristen Stewart.

For those interested in exploring the standout looks from that unforgettable event, check out our feature on the best-dressed celebrities at the Schiaparelli and Prada-themed Met Gala, where bold designs reigned supreme. Additionally, don’t miss our in-depth look at the stunning red carpet jewelry from the 2012 ball, highlighting the intricate details that completed these show-stopping ensembles.

Kristen Stewart pairs bold Balenciaga lace-up pumps with a color-blocked leather skirt and patterned bodice, showcasing how to balance edgy footwear with statement pieces for a fearless red-carpet look

She had just been declared Glamour UK’s ‘Best Dressed,’ yet other people couldn’t put Kristen in this Balenciaga Fall 2012 ensemble on their ‘Worst Dressed’ lists fast enough.

A big part of that was because of her different-looking black pointy-toe pumps with white leather laces crisscrossing up to the ankles.

Kristen Stewart’s Balenciaga lace-up pumps feature a striking combination of black leather and white crisscross laces

Kristen Stewart’s Ongoing Balenciaga Partnership: Edgy Looks at Paris Fashion Week

Kristen’s collaboration with Balenciaga goes beyond the Met Gala. Notably, at the 2012 Paris Fashion Show, she paired black leather pants with Balenciaga glove sandals, exemplifying her edgy fashion sense.

Additionally, her appearance at the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show in a vibrant yellow quilted biker jacket highlighted her ability to blend bold colors with classic designs.

Kristen Stewart wearing a fabulous yellow quilted biker jacket at the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show during the Paris Fashion Week, Paris on September 27, 2012 (Credit: WENN)

She styled the yellow quilted biker jacket with a plain black top and printed black-and-white trousers.

Kristen Stewart attended Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2012, in a vibrant ensemble featuring a Balenciaga Spring 2013 Capsule Lemon New Biker Jacket, matching printed pants, and Barbara Bui leather sneakers (Credit: WENN)

Love it or hate it, it’s evident that people love talking about KStew. As she once said, ‘The strangest part about being famous is you don’t get to give first impressions anymore. Everyone already has an impression of you before you meet them,’ a sentiment that underscores the constant buzz surrounding her public appearances. That fuels her publicity; sometimes, that’s all it takes to make a top-tier superstar.

The Panic Room actress got tongues wagging with her Balenciaga Fall 2012 lace-up pumps. While this exact pair is now sold out, you can shop the latest Balenciaga shoe styles at Nordstrom and Farfetch, both of which regularly carry new arrivals from the iconic brand.

Kristen Stewart, with chocolate-brown hair, attends the “Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 7, 2012 (Credit: Andres Otero / Lia Toby / WENN)