At the UK premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at London’s Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 30, 2019, Lena Dunham embraced one of the most theatrical red-carpet looks of her career.
The actress and writer stepped out in a custom 16ARLINGTON gown covered in orange sequins and finished with dramatic marabou feather trims.
Lena Dunham embraced full-throttle red-carpet glamour in a custom 16ARLINGTON sequined gown trimmed with vivid marabou feathers and grounded by towering Jimmy Choo Liberty platform sandals at the “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” UK Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 30, 2019, in London, England (Credit: WENN / Mario Mitsis)
The asymmetrical design delivered maximum impact, blending old-Hollywood showgirl glamour with the bold, playful aesthetic that would become closely associated with the London-based label.
Turning to reveal the house tattoos on her upper back, Dunham finished the look with matching orange-toned eye makeup and black platform sandals. While the feathered gown naturally drew most of the attention, the substantial footwear balanced the dress’s volume and complemented its maximalist mood.
The dramatic feather-trimmed train wrapped around the asymmetrical silhouette, showcasing 16ARLINGTON’s signature mix of sequins, texture, and after-dark theatrics
Her shoes were Jimmy Choo’s Liberty platform sandals, a style that became a red-carpet favorite in the late 2010s thanks to its combination of height and stability.
Featuring an open toe, ankle strap, and towering block heel, the Liberty offered a more substantial alternative to the barely-there sandals that dominated many premieres during the era.
Orange sequins and fuchsia feather trims transformed Dunham’s one-shoulder gown into one of the most visually striking looks at the London premiere
The chunky silhouette made a natural partner for Dunham’s custom 16ARLINGTON gown. Rather than competing with the sweeping feather trims, the platforms echoed the look’s theatrical proportions and helped anchor the visual weight of the dress.
Other celebrities who embraced the same statement-making design include Kate Beckinsale, Dove Cameron, and Camila Cabello, all of whom styled the Liberty’s towering platform in distinctly different ways.
Dunham completed the look with black Jimmy Choo Liberty platform sandals featuring ankle straps, chunky platforms, and towering block heels
Earlier that summer, Dunham attended the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London wearing a playful Christopher Kane look that paired the designer’s “Would You Go to Bed With Me?” slogan T-shirt with a fringed skirt.
She completed the outfit with black patent-leather cutout slingbacks by Christopher Kane, opting for a sleek, architectural shoe that contrasted with the movement and texture of the fringe.
At the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party, Dunham paired Christopher Kane’s slogan T-shirt with a fringe-trimmed skirt and the designer’s sleek patent-leather slingbacks in London, England, on June 25, 2019
More Lena Dunham Fashion and Shoe Highlights
From statement pumps and platform boots to designer sneakers and unexpected novelty footwear, these standout looks showcase some of Lena Dunham’s most memorable style moments beyond her 16ARLINGTON premiere appearance.
👠 Explore Lena Dunham’s Standout Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’3¼” (160.7 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 6, Lena Dunham has used everything from polished pumps to playful sneakers to shape her red-carpet style.
- 💙 Her cobalt Nicholas Kirkwood “Hutton” pumps added a sharp, architectural finish to a sequined Mary Katrantzou dress at Variety’s Power of Women event.
- 👢 At the 2017 Met Gala, chunky Jeffrey Campbell platform boots gave her voluminous Elizabeth Kennedy gown a tougher, more grounded edge.
- 👟 Her Fenty Puma by Rihanna bow sneakers brought a streetwear twist to the Tribeca Film Festival red carpet.
- 🌸 A Simone Rocha floral dress sparked a shoe styling face-off between Nicholas Kirkwood “Origami” pumps and Freda Salvador ankle boots.
- 🩰 Her plush pink Streetzie bunny slippers turned comfort footwear into a whimsical CFDA Fashion Awards statement.
Christopher Kane’s “Would You Go to Bed With Me?” T-shirt combines bold typography with shimmering fringe embellishments for a playful statement-making finish