In May 2015, Mariah Carey made her grand entrance on the red carpet at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a plunging Tom Ford dress.
Mariah Carey on the red carpet at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy / Apega)
👠 2015 Billboard Music Awards: Celebrity Shoe & Style Highlights
- 👡 Kylie Jenner rocked structured Balmain leather cage sandals with a metallic mini dress—her fierce heels featured adjustable laces and gold heels.
- 🔁 Style showdown: Kylie vs. Karolína Kurková in statement cage heels—both turned heads with bold footwear choices at the event.
- ⭐ Taylor Swift shimmered in a white Balmain jumpsuit styled with towering Brian Atwood heels—an elegant retro-rock moment while collecting awards.
- 🔥 Taraji P. Henson stunned in a cut-out Alexandre Vauthier gown, paired with strappy black heels and edgy accessories for a fierce finish.
- 💎 Idina Menzel wore crystal-embellished Brian Atwood platforms as she introduced Mariah Carey—adding glam sparkle to her sleek black gown.
- 🎨 Zendaya brightened the carpet with turquoise BB pumps from Manolo Blahnik, perfectly paired with her bold Fausto Puglisi print ensemble.
Mariah Carey radiates glam in oversized sunglasses, cascading curls, and sparkling drop earrings
She made producers nervous when she skipped dress rehearsals just hours before her scheduled performance. Still, she later successfully performed “Vision of Love” and “Infinity” while wearing a Yousef Al Jasmi dress and Tom Ford shoes.
On the red carpet, the 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) tall singer donned a combination of a black mini-dress and long gown from Tom Ford featuring two side lace cut-outs.
Mariah Carey turns heads in a daring black Tom Ford gown with sheer side panels, a plunging neckline, and sky-high Saint Laurent sandals
Mariah accessorized with silver bracelets and teardrop earrings. Her revealing ensemble was completed with a pair of Saint Laurent heels.
Mariah Carey shows off a sparkly silver pedicure in glossy black Saint Laurent platform sandals with crisscross straps
While we couldn’t get a full view of her shoes, Mariah appears to be wearing Saint Laurent’s now-sold-out black leather “Bianca” sandals with woven front straps—though you can still shop the brand’s latest platform styles at Nordstrom.
Saint Laurent ‘Bianca’ Sandals in Black Leather, $904
👠 Explore Mariah Carey’s Iconic Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Mariah’s height-enhancing heel edit showcases her in sky-high stilettos—from Louboutin to Jimmy Choo—that perfectly elevate her 5’7″ frame.
- 🌟 Carey’s 2023 Victoria’s Secret holiday feature highlights her in crystal-embellished Aquazzura slingbacks and metallic Jimmy Choo pumps.
- 💃 Aspen holiday style: she paired a Gucci sweater dress with white Giuseppe Zanotti Iwona knee‑high boots with sheepskin trim.
- 💄 Pride screening glamour: Mariah stunned in Christian Louboutin Torrida Alta platforms with silk ankle ties.
- 👟 2016 UNICEF Ball elegance: she elevated her Louis Vuitton gown with glittering Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps.
- 👠 Effortless street glamour: spotted in Manhattan wearing towering Christian Louboutin Victoria pumps for an everyday chic look.