At the UK premiere of Tolkien at Curzon Mayfair in London on April 29, 2019, Lily Collins leaned into romantic red-carpet dressing in a dramatic Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture gown, styled with delicate Christian Louboutin “Louloudancing” sandals, while promoting the biographical drama alongside co-star Nicholas Hoult.
Lily Collins and Nicholas Hoult at the UK premiere of their new movie Tolkien at the Curzon Mayfair in London, England, on April 29, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Michael Wright / Sheri Determan / Arturo Holmes)
Collins played Edith Bratt, J.R.R. Tolkien’s lifelong partner and one of the inspirations behind his literary world, and her premiere look reflected the same soft, storybook mood.
Lily Collins Brings Storybook Romance to the Tolkien London Premiere in Giambattista Valli Couture and Christian Louboutin Sandals
The strapless floral gown from Giambattista Valli’s Fall 2013 Couture collection featured a cinched waist, sculptural volume, and a sweeping train that stood out against the theater’s intimate London backdrop.
Lily Collins stars as Edith Bratt, a lifelong love and later wife of Tolkien, who served as inspiration for the character Lúthien Tinúviel
The look worked because it stayed close to the mood of the film without turning costume-like: romantic, literary, and soft, but still grounded by a practical platform sandal built for a long gown and a press-line carpet.
Lily Collins paired her Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture gown with white Christian Louboutin “Louloudancing” platform sandals at the Tolkien premiere in London on April 29, 2019, choosing the towering block-heel style for both practicality and balance beneath the gown’s dramatic volume and sweeping train
The retro-inspired Christian Louboutin “Louloudancing” sandals, known for their sturdy platform, ankle strap security, and signature red soles, gave Collins the extra height needed to let the couture silhouette fall cleanly without hemming while remaining stable on the green carpet.
Lily Collins’ hot pink eye makeup and gold hoop earrings
The gown did most of the storytelling, so the styling stayed polished and restrained: soft side-swept waves, bold pink eye makeup, gold Cartier hoop earrings, and white Christian Louboutin “Louloudancing” platform sandals that balanced the dramatic hemline.
Stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn kept the overall look romantic without feeling overly precious.
Lily Collins Sharpens Her Tolkien Press Style With Black Casadei Stilettos and Leather Pants
Earlier that day, Collins arrived at the BBC Radio studios in London wearing a ribbed orange Dorothee Schumacher sweater with black leather pants from L’Agence.
She finished the sharper daytime look with pointed black Casadei stilettos, trading the volume of her couture premiere gown for a cleaner, more streamlined silhouette.
Lily Collins stepped out in London on April 29, 2019, pairing sharp black Casadei “Valentina Blade” pumps with sleek L’Agence leather skinny pants, a ribbed burnt-orange Dorothee Schumacher turtleneck sweater, and a long black coat for a polished off-duty promotional look
Lily Collins Softens the Tolkien Los Angeles Premiere in Ronald van der Kemp Couture
At the Los Angeles premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood on May 8, 2019, Collins shifted into a pastel Ronald van der Kemp Spring 2019 Haute Couture dress, while Hoult echoed the softer palette in a pink Dior Men by Kim Jones suit with matching Dior B24 sneakers.
Lily Collins arrived at the Tolkien premiere in Westwood on May 8, 2019, wearing a pastel Ronald van der Kemp haute couture gown with a shimmering geometric skirt and metallic waist belt, while Nicholas Hoult complemented the playful color palette in a blush pink Dior Men suit styled with matching Dior B24 sneakers
Lily Collins Takes a Darker Turn at the Tribeca Film Festival in Saint Laurent and Polka-Dot Stockings
For the premiere of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on May 2, 2019, the American actress took a darker turn in a custom Saint Laurent sequin mini dress, styled with sheer polka-dot stockings and Saint Laurent “Edwige” sandals.
She finished the look with Cartier’s Reflection de Cartier ring, balancing the playful styling with a sharper, more polished edge.
Lily Collins brought a sharper, moodier edge to the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile on May 2, 2019, styling a custom Saint Laurent velvet mini dress with dramatic sequined star detailing, sheer polka-dot stockings, and pointed black Saint Laurent “Edwige” sandals
More Lily Collins Shoe Moments, From Couture Platforms to Polished Red-Carpet Pumps
Collins’ Tolkien press tour shows how often her strongest fashion moments come down to proportion: the hidden lift of a platform sandal, the clean line of a pointed pump, or the grounding effect of a sharply chosen heel.
For more of her standout footwear and red-carpet styling, explore these Lily Collins looks from the Your Next Shoes archives.
👠 Explore Lily Collins’ Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’5″ (165 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, Lily Collins often uses sculptural heels, platforms, and pointed pumps to sharpen her red-carpet proportions.
- 🖤 Her sleek Celine court shoes brought classic black pointed-toe polish to a coordinated red-carpet moment with Charlie McDowell.
- ✨ Her metallic Jimmy Choo “Jenn” sandals added a gilded finish to a Carolina Herrera dress at the King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration.
- 🇫🇷 Her Saint Laurent platform sandals grounded a sand-toned cutout gown at the Emily in Paris Season 3 world premiere in Paris.
- 💜 Her hidden Brian Atwood platform pumps gave her Elie Saab couture gown the lift it needed at the Rome Film Festival.
- 💛 Her Casadei heels added height and structure to a bright yellow Versace dress during The Mortal Instruments press tour.