Kylie Minogue has long been a master of high-low red carpet styling, often bringing a sense of “Pop Goddess” glamour to even the grittiest of rock-and-roll events.
A prime example remains her appearance at the NME Awards on February 17, 2016, at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, where she traded traditional edge for a bridal-inspired aesthetic and gravity-defying footwear.
Kylie Minogue wears her hair down at the NME Awards at the O2 Academy Brixton on February 17, 2016, in London, England (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Arriving to present Coldplay with the Godlike Genius award, the singer chose a monochromatic white-and-silver palette that maximized her petite frame.

The focal point of the ensemble was a pair of shimmering metallic platforms—a signature Charlotte Olympia silhouette that has since become a masterclass in styling towering heels with a mini dress.

The “Spinning Around” singer rocked a white, floral embroidered dress from Blumarine’s Resort 2016 collection, which showcased her shapely legs. The dress featured sheer long sleeves, floral appliques, and a thigh-grazing hemline.

Before entering the venue, Kylie was wrapped warmly in a cream-colored fur coat. She styled the retro-looking frock with minimal jewelry—including her engagement ring—and finished her outfit with silver heels.

Kylie wore her golden tresses in soft waves with a side part and rounded out her look with smoky eyes and pink lips, which made her look younger than ever.

Kylie’s towering “Vreeland” sandals from Charlotte Olympia’s Resort 2016 Collection added a few extra inches to her height.
But Kylie isn’t the only celebrity who adores Charlotte Olympia’s signature heels. The same year, Dakota Johnson wore the same heels at London’s National Portrait Gallery with a “liquid gold” dress by Marc Jacobs and Messika jewelry.

Kylie’s sandals, made of silver lamé fabric, have knotted front straps, buckled ankle-wrap straps, and about six-inch sculpted curved heels. They were inspired by vintage-style icons such as American fashion columnist and editor Diana Vreeland.

Kylie Minogue’s Timeless Formula: Petite Proportions, Statement Heels, and Pop-Star Glamour
From towering Charlotte Olympia platforms at the NME Awards to dazzling red-carpet sandals and couture campaign heels, Kylie Minogue has long understood how the right pair of shoes can transform an entire look.
Whether she’s performing on stage, walking the red carpet, or fronting major fashion campaigns, the pop icon consistently uses bold footwear choices to amplify her petite frame and signature glamorous style. Below, explore more standout Kylie Minogue shoe moments and fashion stories featured on Your Next Shoes.
👠 Explore Kylie Minogue’s Best Shoe & Fashion Stories:
- 📏 Standing at 5’0″ (152.4 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 5, Kylie Minogue’s height and shoe-size feature breaks down how she uses designer heels to elongate her petite frame.
- ✨ Kylie Minogue wore three different pairs of designer shoes in one day, including Ralph & Russo pumps, Kurt Geiger booties, and Roger Vivier heels during Paris Couture Week.
- 🖤 Her Time 100 Gala look paired a black Elie Saab gown with shimmering Christian Louboutin sandals for a sharp, modern red-carpet moment.
- 🎤 Kylie’s Brit Awards 2024 performance wardrobe tracked four outfit changes and multiple shoe moments as she closed the show as a Global Icon.
- 🎨 Her Jimmy Choo x Jean Paul Gaultier campaign spotlights tattoo-inspired pumps, denim boots, and couture-forward heels with Kylie as the face of the collaboration.
- 🖤 Kylie’s black Emilio Pucci mini-dress moment was elevated with Jimmy Choo “Agnes” ombré pumps for a sleek, body-conscious promo look.
- 🐆 Her animal-print Christian Louboutin “Iriza” pumps show how Kylie gives an all-black outfit extra bite with statement d’Orsay heels.
