How 5’0″ Kylie Minogue Uses Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” Platforms to Elongate Her Petite Frame

Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates from Your Next Shoes. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for more details.

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 AwardsKylie 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.

Kylie Minogue stuns at the 2016 NME Awards in a bridal-inspired white lace mini dress with sheer sleeves and floral appliqués, paired with shimmering silver heels for an effortlessly elegant lookKylie Minogue stuns at the 2016 NME Awards in a bridal-inspired white lace mini dress with sheer sleeves and floral appliqués, paired with shimmering silver heels for an effortlessly elegant look (Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN)

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.

Kylie Minogue radiates bridal-inspired glamour in a sheer floral-embroidered Blumarine mini dress, styled with towering silver Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” platform sandalsKylie Minogue radiates bridal-inspired glamour in a sheer floral-embroidered Blumarine mini dress, styled with towering silver Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” platform sandals (Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN)

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.

Kylie Minogue arrives wrapped in a plush cream fur coat, revealing her sculpted legs and towering silver Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” platform sandalsKylie Minogue arrives wrapped in a plush cream fur coat, revealing her sculpted legs and towering silver Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” platform sandals (Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN)

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 Minogue's bridal-inspired lace mini dress accentuated her petite frame, while the high hemline and towering silver Charlotte Olympia platform heels created the illusion of longer, leaner legsKylie Minogue’s bridal-inspired lace mini dress accentuated her petite frame, while the high hemline and towering silver Charlotte Olympia platform heels created the illusion of longer, leaner legs

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 Minogue's feet in shimmering silver Charlotte Olympia platform sandals, featuring knotted front straps and a towering block heel, paired with a chic dark pedicure for a polished finishKylie Minogue’s feet in shimmering silver Charlotte Olympia platform sandals featuring knotted front straps and a towering block heel, paired with a chic dark pedicure for a polished finish

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 Minogue's feet in silver "Vreeland" sandalsKylie Minogue’s feet in silver “Vreeland” sandals (Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN)

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.

Charlotte Olympia Vreeland silver platform sandals

Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” platform sandals in shimmering silver lamé feature knotted front straps, slim ankle buckles, and a towering sculpted heel, originally retailing for $875Charlotte Olympia “Vreeland” platform sandals in shimmering silver lamé feature knotted front straps, slim ankle buckles, and a towering sculpted heel, originally retailing for $875

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: