Naomi Watts and Daughter Kai Schreiber Anchor Monochrome Dior Looks in Statement Platforms and Laser-Cut Pumps

When Maria Grazia Chiuri brought the Dior Pre-Fall 2024 collection to the Brooklyn Museum in New York City on April 15, 2024, the front row became a definitive lookbook for modern monochrome styling.

Among the star-studded guest list, Naomi Watts and her youngest child, Kai Schreiber, stood out as a premier example of how to coordinate high-fashion ensembles while maintaining individual silhouettes.

The duo arrived at the event in contrasting yet complementary white Dior looks, proving that the classic “little white dress” and its separates counterparts remain timeless staples in luxury wardrobing. For shoe enthusiasts, the appearance was a rare opportunity to see Dior’s experimental footwear—ranging from heavy platforms to laser-cut pumps—styled for the red carpet rather than the runway.

Below, we break down the specific textures, jewelry choices, and, most importantly, the Dior footwear that anchored these two striking looks.

Naomi Watts and her child, Kai Schreiber, coordinated elegant white Dior ensembles—anchored by statement black heels—as they attended the Dior Pre-Fall 2024 show in New York City on April 15, 2024 (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Naomi Watts Elevates a White Dior Midi Dress With Statement Platform Heels

The then-55-year-old Feud: Capote vs. The Swans actress was glowing in her pristine white midi dress from Dior’s Pre-Fall 2024 collection—perfectly encapsulating her preference for classic, feminine elegance and outfits in neutral tones.

I love her white dress’s chic, sophisticated silhouette. It has long sleeves, which she later rolled up, and a wide, cinched waistband that falls into a flowing midi skirt with delicate pleats. It has a plunging V-neckline, yet it still appears sophisticated and modest.

Naomi Watts is radiant in an elegant white Dior midi dress featuring a plunging neckline, a waistband, and long sleeves (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Gold Jewelry and Minimal Beauty Balance Naomi Watts’ Platform Heels

Naomi, synonymous with grace and timeless elegance, didn’t skimp on accessories. Her stylist, Jeanann Williams, paired her look with sparkling gold jewelry, which I adore, showing that a simple white dress can be a perfect blank canvas for dazzling accessories.

She layered a tennis necklace and a long chain necklace with statement pendants, then fastened a pair of dangling earrings to her ears. In addition, she adorned her manicured hands with statement rings, which included a large black ring on one hand and a silver and onyx ring on the other.

The King Kong star kept her makeup subtle to maintain her elegance. Makeup artist Mary Wiles accentuated her blue eyes with mascara and eyeliner, enhancing her natural beauty with a peachy blush and a swipe of pink lipstick.

Marki Shkreli styled her shoulder-length blonde hair straight, parted in the middle, and tucked behind her ears.

Naomi Watts styles her white dress with gold necklaces and earrings and keeps a classy look with soft pink makeup (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Dior Fishnet Platform Sandals Anchor Naomi Watts’ Black-and-White Look

Making sure she had her essentials on hand, Naomi carried the small Dior “Jolie” bag in black Cannage calfskin to complement her black-and-white ensemble. Created as a part of the French fashion house’s Summer 2024 collection, I like how it blends style and functionality.

It has a double flap with a CD gold-tone logo punctuated by a white resin pearl. It can be carried by hand, draped over the shoulder, or worn crossbody with the detachable chain strap with CD signature links adorned with white resin pearls.

A pair of Dior fishnet sandals in black and gold with thick platforms and heels gave her 5’4.5” height an extra lift. These are delicately fastened to her ankles with buckled straps, featuring fishnet uppers with peep toes and gold leather accents.

Naomi Watts teams her white dress with black-and-gold Dior peep-toe sandals with thick heels and platforms, boosting her height by several inches (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Kai Schreiber Pairs a Floral Dior Knit With a Pleated Midi Skirt

Samuel Kai Schreiber chose a beautiful, flowery ensemble that paired a white pleated maxi skirt with an ecru knit sweater featuring the same butterfly and floral patterns.

She wore the $2,600 ecru and red cashmere knit sweater embroidered with Pietro Ruffo’s Le Cœr des Papillons motif. Featuring a bouquet of flowers and butterflies, it captured the essence of love and romance as Dior imagined.

Naomi Watts’ youngest child, Kai Schreiber, pairs an ecru sweater with a white pleated midi skirt featuring red butterfly and flower motifs (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Kai teamed her feminine top with the matching $2,900 white cotton denim pleated skirt, designed with Pietro Ruffo’s Toile de Jouy Mexico motif of butterflies and traditional Mexican flowers.

Both pieces are interesting to me; it’s just that I don’t like the ecru-and-white combination. She could have made the ensemble work by wearing an ecru skirt or a white top instead.

Black Pumps and Gold Accessories Complete Kai Schreiber’s Dior Look

Like her mom, Kai opted for gold and black accessories. She wore a pair of gold hoops, peeking through her golden tresses, a delicate star pendant necklace, and a gold wrist chain.

Kai further accessorized her ensemble with matching black suede pumps featuring laser-cutout vamps and carried her essentials in a black velvet purse embellished with glittering crystals.

Looking like a spitting image of her mom, Kai chose to accentuate her blue eyes with mascara and subtle pink makeup.

Kai Schreiber pairs her white and red floral outfit with black pumps and a black rhinestone-embellished purse (Credit: Charles Guerin / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Kai is the youngest child of Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber. Their first son, Sasha, was born in 2007.

Watts and Schreiber split in 2016 following an 11-year relationship. In July 2023, Watts announced her marriage to Billy Crudup. The following month, Schreiber tied the knot with former beauty queen Taylor Neisen, with whom he shares a daughter, born in August 2023.

Liev Schreiber with children Sasha Schreiber and Kai Schreiber at the West Side Story Broadway opening night on February 20, 2020 (Credit: Adam Nemser / Startraksphoto)

How Naomi Watts’ Shoe Choices Define Her Modern Red-Carpet Style

From sculptural Dior platforms to refined pumps and polished everyday footwear, Naomi Watts consistently demonstrates how thoughtful shoe selection anchors an entire look. Whether on the red carpet, at fashion week, or during off-duty moments, her style remains a masterclass in balance, proportion, and timeless elegance.