Standing at 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, Kristin Cavallari lit up the red carpet at the Michigan Avenue magazine party on September 10, 2014, where she celebrated her September issue cover at the W Chicago-Lakeshore Hotel.
Kristin Cavallari shows off her bold red lip and sleek gold bar earrings while striking an animated expression on the red carpet at Michigan Avenue Magazine’s Fall Fashion Issue Celebration in Chicago on September 10, 2014 (Credit: C.M. Wiggins / WENN)
The then-27-year-old television personality, actress, and budding fashion designer brought sultry glamour to the evening in a black mesh “Kate” dress by Elizabeth and James, finishing the look with tan leopard “Copertina” pumps from her long-running Chinese Laundry by Kristin Cavallari collection.
This successful partnership, launched in 2012, offered chic, affordable heels, sandals, and boots designed with the modern, on-the-go woman in mind.
Smiling through an interview, Kristin highlights her glowing makeup and sheer-panel dress with modern drop earrings
The bold red lip and leg-baring silhouette perfectly captured her signature mix of effortless chic and red-carpet confidence.
On the red carpet, Kristin poses confidently in her Elizabeth and James mesh “Kate” dress paired with leopard Copertina pumps from her Chinese Laundry collection
Leopard Pumps in Celebrity Fashion
As this throwback to Kristin Cavallari’s bold red carpet look shows, leopard heels have long been a go-to statement piece. From classic styling guides to modern celebrity spotlights, these fashion moments prove that animal-print pumps remain a timeless way to add edge and elegance.
👠 Explore Celebrity & Fashion Moments Featuring Leopard Pumps:
- 📰 Leopard Print Shoes: Timeless Chic Meets Celebrity Style — a curated roundup of star-studded looks and styling tips that prove leopard shoes never go out of fashion.
- 📰 From Runway to Street Style: How to Wear Animal Print Shoes Effortlessly — highlights leopard print pumps as one of the easiest ways to add instant polish and edge.
- 📰 Julia Stiles Stuns in Winter Elegance With Leopard Pumps and Sleek Pointy Boots — a throwback featuring Julia styling leopard pumps for a chic cold-weather look.
- 📰 Cheetah to Cow Print: 10 Must-Have Animal Print Shoes for Every Style — includes a dedicated spotlight on leopard heels as the ultimate bold neutral.