From red-carpet premieres to early-2000s date nights and high-fashion exhibition openings, Nicole Kidman and Zoë Kravitz have delivered some of the most memorable style moments across two decades.
Their contrasting aesthetics—Nicole’s ethereal glamour and Zoë’s sculptural edge—make every joint appearance a study in modern fashion duality. Below, we break down four standout looks, from a dramatic Big Little Lies premiere moment to Kidman’s refined Valentino and Nicholas Kirkwood pairing in Milan.
Zoë Kravitz & Nicole Kidman’s Striking Style Contrast at the Big Little Lies Premiere
Stepping onto the carpet together on February 7, 2017, Zoë Kravitz and Nicole Kidman served one of the night’s most striking fashion contrasts—and not just because of their outfits.
Their Big Little Lies co-star, Reese Witherspoon, wore an embellished Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2017 dress paired with black patent Christian Louboutin pointy-toe pumps.
Laura Dern styled a Vivienne Westwood Fall 2016 dress with Jimmy Choo Lucy pumps, while Shailene Woodley turned heads in a custom creation by world-renowned Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab.
Reese Witherspoon and Zoë Kravitz look especially petite beside their taller Big Little Lies castmates—Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley—their pointed-toe pumps and strappy heels adding just a hint of height on the red carpet (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)
Zoë, in a sculptural black off-the-shoulder Vera Wang mini dress paired with bejeweled Sophia Webster Rosalind sandals, stood beside Nicole, who floated in a tiered, sequin-scattered Altuzarra gown featuring delicate blackberry and blueberry motifs.
Their dramatic 9.5-inch height difference—Kidman at 5’10.5″ (179.1 cm) and Kravitz at 5’1″ (154.9 cm)—only amplified the visual impact, a fun twist considering Kidman nearly became Zoë’s stepmom during her marriage to Lenny Kravitz.
The Australian actress styled her Altuzarra Spring 2017 gown with black patent leather Manolo Blahnik Chaos sandals.
Zoë Kravitz and Nicole Kidman showcase contrasting silhouettes at the Big Little Lies premiere—Zoë in a sleek black Vera Wang mini dress and strappy sandals, and Nicole in a tiered, sequin-embellished Altuzarra gown on February 7, 2017, in Hollywood, California (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Apega / Vallenilla)
Nicole Kidman & Lenny Kravitz’s Early-2000s Soho Street-Style Moment
They have never revealed how they met, but Nicole Kidman started dating musician Lenny Kravitz in 2002 and broke up a year later in 2003. When they first met, Kravitz was Kidman’s landlord.
Nicole Kidman and Lenny Kravitz share a casual street-style moment in Soho—Kidman in relaxed denim and sneakers, and Kravitz in all-black layers—while being greeted by her children after a day out in New York City on October 12, 2003 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Apega / Vallenilla)
Despite their relationship ultimately not progressing to marriage, Nicole and Lenny remained warm, lifelong friends — a fact that makes their early-2000s outings all the more intriguing to look back on.
Nicole Kidman & Lenny Kravitz’s Glam 2003 Date-Night Look in New York
Before their careers intersected again through Big Little Lies, the pair were frequently photographed together around New York, often stepping out in looks that perfectly captured the era’s glam-rock edge and minimalist elegance.
Nicole Kidman and Lenny Kravitz step out for a stylish early-2000s date night—Kidman in a red slip dress, satin coat, and metallic peep-toe heels, and Kravitz in pinstriped trousers, a silk shirt, and pointed black boots (Credit: Adam Nemser / Startraksphoto)
While her New York appearances with Lenny Kravitz reflect a distinctly early-2000s cool, Kidman’s style matured into an even more polished, couture-driven wardrobe.
Many years later, that transition was on full display at OMEGA’s prestigious “Her Time” exhibition.
Nicole Kidman’s Valentino Couture & Nicholas Kirkwood “Quantum” Pumps at OMEGA’s Exhibition
In September 2015, Nicole Kidman wore a fantastic ensemble at OMEGA’s Exhibition Opening held at Triennale di Milano in Milan.
Nicole Kidman attends the ‘Her Time, 100 years of OMEGA women’s watches’ exhibition at Triennale di Milano in Milan on September 16, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Apega / Vallenilla)
The Australian actress turned heads in an embroidered gown from the Valentino Fall 2015 collection.
Omega’s Her Time exhibition celebrates the brand’s history with women through the display of more than 100 years of timepieces for ladies
She styled her dress with sleek, sophisticated “Quantum” suede pumps by Nicholas Kirkwood.
Omega’s brand manager, Malik Bey, Nicole Kidman, Omega President, Stephen Urquhart, and Swatch Group Italia country manager, Laura Burdese, take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand’s “Her Time” exhibition opening
Nicole Kidman, an Omega brand ambassador since 2005, elevated the exhibition opening in a black embellished Valentino dress paired with sculptural Nicholas Kirkwood “Quantum” pumps
Nicole’s “Quantum” pumps have been handcrafted in Bologna, Italy. They feature a pointed toe, a T-bar strap, a dotted pattern, an ankle strap with a side buckle fastening, a brand-embossed insole, and a high stiletto heel.
Nicole Kidman adds a playful twist to her look with Nicholas Kirkwood’s “Quantum” pumps, featuring suede T-bar straps dotted with sculptural circular appliqués
Explore More Zoë Kravitz & Nicole Kidman Style Moments on Your Next Shoes
After revisiting these four standout fashion moments—from red-carpet contrasts to early-2000s street style—it’s clear that both Zoë Kravitz and Nicole Kidman have built rich sartorial histories shaped by bold silhouettes, iconic heels, and evolving personal aesthetics.
For readers who want to explore their broader style journeys, Your Next Shoes has extensively covered their most memorable shoe moments across premieres, press tours, and couture collaborations.
✨ Style Icons: Zoë Kravitz & Nicole Kidman’s Best Shoe Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 🖤 Zoë Kravitz’s street style vs. red carpet contrast, featuring the daring Valentino fishnet-and-fringe dress paired with classic Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” Heels.
- 🐾 Her Catwoman-inspired look at The Batman New York premiere, where she wore an Oscar de la Renta corset gown with a neckline featuring two cat silhouettes.
- 🥿 A versatile press tour wardrobe, where Zoë Kravitz showed off effortless black Saint Laurent “Frankie” mules and comfortable Mansur Gavriel ballet flats.
- 📏 Nicole Kidman’s towering 5’10.5″ height and her love for statement heels, including Manolo Blahnik “Kahikalow” lace-up sandals with an Azzedine Alaïa dress.
- 💎 The Big Little Lies Season 2 premiere in New York City outfit, where she paired a black sequined Michael Kors pantsuit with sparkling Manolo Blahnik “Nadira” Pumps featuring crystal embellishments.
- ⚫ Her gothic-glam moment in a Rochas dress with a pink waistband, finished with mesh-and-leather Salvatore Ferragamo “Erika” pumps.