In February 2020, Marsai Martin’s awards season run in Pasadena and Los Angeles served as a showcase for elevated footwear and sophisticated tailoring.
While the Black-ish actress was celebrated for her record-breaking wins at the 51st NAACP Image Awards, her wardrobe choices—curated by stylist Jason Rembert—marked a transition toward high-fashion textures and structural shoe silhouettes.
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From feathered Italian couture to crystal-embellished stilettos, Martin’s 2020 appearances favored a balance of bold textures and classic metallic finishes.
Feathered Couture: Marsai Martin’s Ermanno Scervino Dress and Metallic Sandals at the NAACP Image Awards
Marsai Martin pairs soft lilac eye makeup and a sleek center-parted hairstyle with the feathered neckline of her white Ermanno Scervino gown
For the main ceremony, Martin opted for a white Ermanno Scervino Spring 2020 dress defined by its voluminous feather detailing.
Marsai Martin steps onto the NAACP Image Awards red carpet in a white feather-embellished Ermanno Scervino dress with a sheer beaded train and minimalist metallic ankle-strap sandals on February 22, 2020, in Pasadena, California (Credit: Instar / WENN)
To ground the airy, monochromatic look, she chose metallic ankle-strap sandals that added a clean, architectural finish without competing with the dress’s tactile hemline.
Her metallic ankle-strap sandals feature slim silver straps and a barely-there silhouette that keeps the focus on the dress’s textured hemline
Pretty in Pink: Marsai Martin’s Lisou Dress and Jimmy Choo Shiloh Sandals at Essence Black Women in Hollywood
Earlier in the month, Martin pivoted to vibrant color at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. She paired a silk pink Lisou dress with Jimmy Choo Shiloh sandals.
Marsai Martin pairs a pink heart-print Lisou mini coat dress with crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo Shiloh sandals, balancing playful color with jewelry-like sparkle at her feet at the 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on February 6, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California
The Shiloh is recognizable for its jeweled “bracelet” straps that wrap across the toe and ankle, acting as built-in jewelry for the feet.
You can often find this crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo silhouette at retailers like Farfetch and Mytheresa.
Her Jimmy Choo “Shiloh” sandals feature crystal-encrusted straps that wrap the ankle and toe like delicate jewelry, adding a luminous finish to the look
Marigold Moment: Marsai Martin’s Silvia Tcherassi Mini Dress and Kurt Geiger Duke Pumps
To the 2020 NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon, Marsai opted for Kurt Geiger Duke pumps styled with a matching marigold belt and a Filis belted silk crepe de chine mini dress from Silvia Tcherassi’s Resort ’20 Collection ($1,200).
Marsai Martin brightens the red carpet in a belted yellow wrap dress paired with matching pointed-toe pumps finished with crystal-trimmed straps at the 51st NAACP Image Awards – Nominees Luncheon on February 1, 2020, in Pasadena, California
Glossy Glamour: Marsai Martin’s Paco Rabanne Dress at the SAG Awards Nominees Celebration
The actress, who turned 16 on August 14, 2020, wore a glossy Paco Rabanne dress at the Entertainment Weekly SAG Awards Nominees Celebration.
Marsai Martin wears an iridescent long-sleeved dress with a neck tie, styled with lilac Mary Jane pumps that echo the look’s soft, prismatic sheen at Entertainment Weekly Celebrates Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees at Chateau Marmont on January 18, 2020, in Los Angeles, California
Marsai Martin’s Style Evolution: From Playful Color to Polished Red-Carpet Precision
Across awards season appearances and industry events, Marsai Martin continues to refine a signature that balances youthful experimentation with increasingly sharp, fashion-forward footwear choices.
From crystal-embellished sandals to sleek metallic heels and sculptural pumps, each look underscores her growing confidence in pairing texture, color, and silhouette with intention.
As her style evolves, her shoes remain a defining element—grounding bold fabrics while adding just the right amount of shine and structure.
👠 Explore Marsai Martin’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 🏆 Marsai Martin’s 2019 BET Awards look paired an antique-gold Romona Keveža brocade dress with black satin Giuseppe Zanotti sandals finished with delicate bow detailing.
- 🌸 Her floral Alexander McQueen Kids’ Choice Awards ensemble brought couture-level texture to the orange carpet, grounded by nude Loriblu ankle-strap sandals.
- ✨ Her Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party moment showcased a sequined Tadashi Shoji dress styled with Nicholas Kirkwood sandals and Swarovski sparkle.
- 🧡 The 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards shoe roundup places Marsai among the event’s standout young style stars in polished red-carpet sandals.