On February 4, 2017, Mandy Moore joined Laverne Cox at the Directors Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills—a quietly glamorous appearance that still holds up as one of her most refined red-carpet moments of the late 2010s.
Mandy Moore hits the red carpet at the Directors Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 4, 2017 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Apega)
Mandy Moore Elevates a Tailored Ferragamo Suit With Sculptural Nicholas Kirkwood Heels
The then-32-year-old American singer, songwriter, and actress opted for a polished, business-casual twist on red-carpet dressing in a sleek black Salvatore Ferragamo suit, complete with cropped pants and a figure-skimming tailored jacket. To soften the sharp, menswear-inspired silhouette, she layered in a feminine peek-a-boo bra and carried a gleaming metallic clutch from Lee Savage.
Her footwear choice was equally intentional. Mandy stepped into jewel-embellished Nicholas Kirkwood pumps — a style we’ve also spotted on Lizzy Caplan and Priyanka Chopra — underscoring the designer’s red-carpet appeal.
Mandy Moore styled her cropped pants and a figure-skimming jacket with Nicholas Kirkwood’s jewel “Eden” hexagon pumps
Kirkwood’s Avant-Garde Collaborations and Signature Pearl-Accented Designs
Kirkwood’s bold, avant-garde creations have been featured in collaborations with designers such as Rodarte, Erdem, and Peter Pilotto. His signature designs, like the pearl-embellished “Beya” loafer, are celebrated by fashion insiders and celebrities alike.
👠 Celebrity Highlights in Nicholas Kirkwood: All Live & Verified
- 📏 Sarah Paulson’s retro Valentino gown styled with sculptural Nicholas Kirkwood “Leda” pumps at the Feud: Bette & Joan premiere.
- 📏 Nicholas Kirkwood’s theatrical custom designs for the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, including thigh‑high boots and crystal heels worn by models like Adriana Lima.
- 📏 Nina Dobrev’s autumnal leaf‑print dress paired with plum-toned Nicholas Kirkwood “Nola” pumps at the “Only the Brave” premiere.
- 📏 Kerry Washington’s Peter Pilotto dress styled with elegant Nicholas Kirkwood pumps at the “Django Unchained” photo call in Rome.
- 📏 Emma Roberts’s blush slip‑on Nicholas Kirkwood mules with gold heel detail for cool street‑style chic.
- 📏 Keira Knightley’s green Rochas gown topped with Nicholas Kirkwood “Carnaby” lucite‑heeled pumps at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.
In 2023, after nearly two decades of pushing the boundaries of footwear design, Kirkwood announced the closure of his shoe line to focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion practices. He currently resides in Bethnal Green, London.
A closer look at Mandy Moore’s refined elegance, featuring eye-catching statement earrings that perfectly frame her face and complete her red carpet aesthetic
Just weeks earlier, before the Directors Guild Awards, Mandy wowed at another Beverly Hills event with a completely different style approach.
Mandy Moore Stuns in Alex Perry Velvet Dress and Sophia Webster Heels at the Artios Awards
Actress-singer Mandy Moore arrives at the 2017 Annual Artios Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 19, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California
The ‘Candy’ singer, who divorced singer-songwriter Ryan Adams in 2016, also looked gorgeous at the Artios Awards in an edgy black Alex Perry velvet dress.
Mandy Moore looked gorgeous at the Artios Awards in an edgy black Alex Perry velvet dress
Mandy styled the bold one‑sleeve design with pointy‑toe Sophia Webster heels — a signature creation from British designer Sophia Grace Webster, who’s celebrated for her bold, feminine footwear adorned with playful details like butterfly wings and vibrant pops of color.
Actress-singer Mandy Moore styled the bold one-sleeve design with a pair of Sophia Webster heels
Mandy Moore showcases her elegant Sophia Webster pointy-toe heels, revealing a classic hint of toe cleavage on the red carpet
More of Mandy Moore’s Standout Shoe Moments
From whimsical sandals to sleek statement pumps, Mandy Moore’s shoe game has consistently reflected her evolving style — effortlessly moving between playful, edgy, and classic looks. Here are some of her most memorable designer footwear moments.
👠 Celebrity Highlights Featuring Mandy Moore’s Best Shoe Looks:
- 📏 Mandy Moore’s bold color-block Diane von Furstenberg dress styled with yellow satin Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals.
- 📏 Mandy’s playful pink Christian Louboutin ‘Miss Valois’ bow sandals paired with a plaid Derek Lam dress.
- 📏 Emerald-green dress matched with metallic silver Aquazzura “Casablanca” sandals at a Garnier event.
- 📏 Elegant Jimmy Choo “Lekker Spectator” pumps in red-black-white for a style brunch event.
- 📏 Romantic blush Soebedar “Shania” mesh pumps at the Tangled: Before Ever After premiere.
- 📏 Proenza Schouler black ankle-straps that revealed her bunionettes at an Emmy nominee celebration.