How Nicole Kidman Elevated the “Greige” Trend With Jimmy Choo “Thyra” Sandals and Armani Privé Couture

When Nicole Kidman arrived at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on December 6, 2021, her look for the Being the Ricardos premiere offered a study in texture and tonal coordination.

Moving away from the bold colors often associated with her character Lucille Ball, Kidman opted for a muted palette that prioritized silhouette and craftsmanship.

Nicole Kidman looks regal at the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon Studios’ Being The Ricardos held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 6, 2021 (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Her choice for the evening was a custom Armani Privé ballgown. The dress, constructed from gray plissé tulle, featured a structured sweetheart neckline and a cinched waist that balanced the volume of the floor-length skirt.

While the gown leaned into classic proportions, the choice of a neutral “greige” kept the aesthetic modern.

Nicole Kidman paired her crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo “Thyra” sandals with a custom Armani Privé gray plissé-tulle ballgown, whose softly structured sweetheart neckline and sweeping silhouette balanced old-Hollywood glamour with modern restraint (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

While playing with her gown on the red carpet, the Moulin Rouge star gave a glimpse of her sparkling sandals underneath. She wore the Jimmy Choo “Thyra” sandals, which added a subtle touch of sparkle to the look.

The beige suede Jimmy Choo “Thyra” sandals balanced the barely-there elegance of a naked sandal with the high-shine drama of fine jewelry.

Made in Italy with a classic d’Orsay stiletto silhouette, the design featured a slender ankle strap, a lightly padded leather insole, and approximately 100mm heels that elongated the leg without overwhelming the gown.

Nicole Kidman grounded the airy Armani Privé gown with Jimmy Choo “Thyra” sandals, whose crystal-encrusted knot detail added a refined flash of sparkle beneath the layers of gray tulle (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Their defining detail was the flexible pavé crystal cord knotted asymmetrically across the toes, creating a softer, more fluid effect than a traditional bow.

Beneath the layers of gray Armani Privé tulle, the nude-toned suede nearly disappeared against Nicole Kidman’s skin while the crystal embellishments caught the light with every movement, explaining why the “Thyra” became one of the most recognizable red-carpet sandals of the 2020 and 2021 awards seasons.

The Jimmy Choo “Thyra” is embellished with sparkling crystals and features a knot detail and a 4-inch heel

Nicole, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Golden Globe for Being the Ricardos, rounded out her regal outfit with a silver Omega watch and a set of classic diamond jewelry.

Styled by Julia von Boehm, she wore a diamond-encrusted necklace, matching diamond earrings, and a diamond bracelet.

Her glam team kept things classic with her hair and makeup. Hairstylist Kylee Heath pulled her tresses back into a messy yet elegant updo while makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan Fisher added a pop of bright red lip color to her beauty look.

Nicole Kidman continues with the old Hollywood vibe of her look with a wispy updo and a swipe of red lipstick (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

The Days of Thunder actress posed with her on-screen husband on the red carpet. Javier Bardem, who’s also nominated for the Golden Globe Best Actor in Drama, looked dapper in an all-black suit.

Standing 5’10½” (179.1 cm), Nicole Kidman nearly matched — and at moments appeared taller than — her 5’11” (180.3 cm) co-star Javier Bardem once her Jimmy Choo stilettos and sweeping Armani Privé ballgown were added into the equation, subtly shifting the couple’s red-carpet proportions.

Nicole Kidman appeared nearly the same height as her 5’11” co-star Javier Bardem while posing together at the Being the Ricardos premiere, with her crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo “Thyra” heels adding extra lift beneath the voluminous Armani Privé couture gown (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Nicole Kidman’s Red-Carpet Sandals Show Why Subtle Sparkle Still Works

From metallic Jimmy Choo stilettos to crystal-covered evening sandals, Nicole Kidman has long favored heels that complement rather than overpower her couture gowns.

The Jimmy Choo “Thyra” sandals she wore with her Armani Privé tulle dress continued that pattern, adding just enough shimmer beneath the layers of gray fabric to keep the look polished, balanced, and unmistakably red carpet-ready.