At the Sixth Biennial UNICEF Ball, held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills in January 2016, Nicole Kidman leaned into Louis Vuitton glamour in a plunging sequined gown with a dramatic thigh-high slit.
Nicole Kidman pairs her vintage necklace with delicate dangling earrings at the Sixth Biennial UNICEF Ball Honoring David Beckham and C. L. Max Nikias presented by Louis Vuitton at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on January 12, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: WENN / Charlie Steffens / FayesVision)
The embellished dress balanced old-Hollywood sparkle with the sharper, body-conscious silhouettes that defined much of the decade’s red-carpet fashion.
Nicole Kidman stuns with her elegant side-swept hairstyle and subtle makeup featuring a soft blush and nude lips
Rather than competing with the gown, Nicole’s custom Louis Vuitton sandals kept the focus on her long, statuesque frame.
The barely-there straps and glittering finish echoed the dress’s shimmer while adding just enough lift and sparkle to stand out in close-up red carpet shots.
Nicole Kidman dazzles in a plunging sequined Louis Vuitton gown, accessorized with a statement vintage necklace at the UNICEF Ball
She completed the look with a vintage statement necklace and delicate drop earrings, styling choices that framed the gown’s deep neckline without overwhelming the intricate beadwork.
Nicole Kidman lets her glittering Louis Vuitton sandals peek through the thigh-high slit of her sequined gown at the 2016 UNICEF Ball in Beverly Hills
Other guests at the UNICEF fundraiser included Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Camilla Belle, Michelle Rodriguez, Angie Harmon, and Alyssa Milano, making the event one of the season’s more fashion-heavy charity galas.
Nicole’s Louis Vuitton look remains a snapshot of mid-2010s red carpet glamour — dramatic sequins, barely-there sandals, and statement jewelry styled with the confidence of someone who has spent decades mastering the awards-season circuit.
Nicole Kidman’s feet shimmer in crystal-encrusted Louis Vuitton strappy sandals finished with a dark oxblood pedicure against the blue carpet
A closer look at Nicole Kidman’s barely-there Louis Vuitton evening sandals reveals delicate crystal straps that mirrored the sparkle of her metallic gown
Nicole Kidman’s Louis Vuitton Sandals Capture the Power of Red Carpet Sparkle
As this look shows, crystal-strap sandals do more than finish an evening gown — they can echo the jewelry, catch the light under a floor-length hem, and give a dramatic red carpet dress a more delicate, modern finish. For more celebrity takes on embellished evening sandals, explore these standout crystal-strap moments.
👠 Explore More Crystal-Strap Sandal Moments:
- ✨ Dakota Fanning’s crystal-embellished Prada sandals brought a quiet flash of sparkle to her minimalist navy Narciso Rodriguez dress.
- 💎 Cara Delevingne’s crystal-trimmed strappy sandals echoed her bespoke jeweled capelet for a sharper take on red carpet sparkle.
- 🍸 Aquazzura’s Tequila sandals show why crystal-covered straps remain a red carpet favorite, from metallic evening looks to colorful party heels.
- 🐍 René Caovilla’s Cleo sandals turn the ankle strap into jewelry, with crystal-wrapped coils worn by stars including Tinashe, Mabel McVey, Victoria Justice, and Halsey.
- 🌟 Alessandra Ambrosio’s Giuseppe Zanotti “Ellie” sandals created a floating-jewelry effect with delicate crystal straps at Cannes.
Nicole Kidman’s glittering sandals also reflect Louis Vuitton’s long-running fascination with jewelry-inspired footwear, from crystal-covered evening heels to embellished runway sandals designed to stand out beneath sweeping gowns.
If you enjoy this style of dramatic yet delicate footwear, explore our guide to the most iconic Louis Vuitton shoes and the celebrity moments that made them memorable.