From Mindy Kaling’s Shard-Sequin Gold Louboutins to Constance Wu’s 3D Orchid Heels: Every Shoe Look From the Not Suitable for Work Premiere

Not Suitable for Work premiered at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, and the stars came out in full force, dressed in some of their brightest spring-summer looks.

Series creator Mindy Kaling led the glamour in head-to-toe gold, finishing her look with Christian Louboutin pumps. Ella Hunt kept things sleek in an all-Prada outfit with open-toe heels, while Avantika Vandanapu brought a burst of color in a multicolored Naeem Khan dress styled with René Caovilla heels.

Constance Wu also embraced a fresh, feminine vibe in a white J’amemme mini dress paired with orchid-detailed sandals.

Mindy Kaling, Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, and Constance Wu showcase their glamorous spring style in designer dresses and unique heels at Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work premiere at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge on May 28, 2026, in New York City (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

From metallic shine to playful florals and bold color, the red carpet had plenty of standout fashion moments! Let’s take a closer look at who stood out most.

Mindy Kaling Glows in Gold Louboutin Pumps and Rachel Gilbert Sequins

Mindy’s gold premiere look felt like a natural continuation of the polished, pump-driven styling she embraced throughout the Not Suitable for Work press tour, where everything from Schiaparelli’s surrealist Keyhole pumps to crystal-dotted Christian Louboutin heels reinforced her love of statement footwear.

She slipped into a pair of gold pumps that matched the shine of her dress. The pointed toes gave the shoes a sharp, elegant silhouette, while the low-cut vamps helped elongate her legs and kept the look polished from head to toe.

Set on slim stiletto heels, the pumps added height and gave the midi-length dress a more refined, red-carpet-ready finish.

Mindy Kaling adds a flash of signature red soles with metallic gold Christian Louboutin pumps featuring sharply pointed toes, low-cut vamps, and slender stiletto heels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Kaling’s heels paired perfectly with her gold dress by Australian luxury label Rachel Gilbert. The sleeveless design fit her beautifully, highlighting her curves with a clean, body-skimming silhouette. But the real drama came from the shimmering, irregularly shaped gold sequins, which looked like tiny glass shards pieced together.

Aside from the bold embellishments, the square neckline and shoulder straps were lined with rhinestones, adding even more glamour and sparkle around her face.

Mindy styled her look further with dangling diamond earrings, a delicate tennis bracelet, and rings.

Mindy Kaling pairs her gold pumps with a gold Rachel Gilbert midi dress made of irregularly shaped sequins with a crystal-encrusted square neckline and shoulder straps (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Ella Hunt Sharpens Prada’s Patchwork Styling With Sleek Black Sandals

Ella Hunt, who stars in Not Suitable for Work as AJ Pascarelli, commanded attention in a head-to-toe Prada look. The English actress kept the shoes simple and sleek, letting the bolder outfit take center stage.

Her Prada brushed-leather sandals, priced at $1,320 at Farfetch, added a clean, minimalist finish to the look. The black sandals featured slim straps, including one across the toes and another around the ankle, which crisscrossed at the back for a secure yet delicate fit.

What made them instantly recognizable was the enameled Prada triangle logo placed at the open pointed toes, adding a luxe designer detail. Set on 4-inch varnished heels, the sandals gave her height while keeping the overall styling sharp and refined.

Ella Hunt keeps her footwear simple but luxe, wearing the Prada Brushed Leather sandals with an enameled Prada triangle logo at the open pointed toes (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Hunt clearly let her Prada outfit and slim figure do the talking. She wore a Prada Spring 2026 bandeau top in anthracite-gray wool, with a cropped fit that covered only the chest. The triangle-shaped cutout at the bottom made the structured wool piece more revealing. This daring top is available for $895 at Farfetch.

Ella paired the teeny-tiny top with a much more dramatic patchwork skirt. The asymmetrical design combined different fabric panels, including pale yellow, black lace, and a gray section, creating a chic contrast.

I loved how the mix gave the skirt a deconstructed, unconventional look! The sheer lace panel revealed her knickers underneath for a bolder finish, while the black grosgrain belt added a sharp, polished touch. You can get a similar version with an orange panel for $5,600 at Farfetch.

Ella didn’t appear to wear elaborate accessories, letting the full Prada look stand on its own.

Ella Hunt commands attention in a Prada ensemble, featuring a daring gray wool bandeau top and a patchwork midi skirt with different fabric panels, including a black lace and a pale yellow panel with a ruffled hem (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Avantika Vandanapu Brings Color and Sparkle in René Caovilla Chandelier Sandals

At 5’7¾” (172.1 cm), Avantika Vandanapu brought plenty of red-carpet presence to the premiere, stepping out in a look that balanced high-fashion glamour with subtle cultural influences.

She slipped into René Caovilla’s “Chandelier” sandals in champagne satin, a crystal-trimmed design that has also appeared on major red carpets, including Emily Ratajkowski’s 2024 Met Gala look. The elegant silhouette featured slim straps across the toes and midfoot, along with René Caovilla’s signature coiled snake wraparound ankle strap, creating a graceful, leg-lengthening effect.

What sets the style apart are the hand-applied crystals and dangling crystal drops inspired by Venetian chandeliers. Those jewelry-like details caught the light beautifully against Avantika’s colorful Naeem Khan gown, echoing the sparkle of the dress without competing with its vibrant chevron beadwork.

You can get these René Caovilla crystal-embellished heeled sandals for $3,024 at Farfetch.

Avantika embraces boho glamour with the René Caovilla “Chandelier” sandals in champagne satin with crystal-encrusted straps and crystal drops (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Avantika paired the sandals with a floor-length Naeem Khan gown covered in chevron stripes made from colorful sequins and beads. The pattern mixed shades of orange, teal, lavender, pink, blue, and red, giving the dress a bright, youthful energy. Aside from the striking embellishments, the gown fit her beautifully, hugging the bodice and hips before falling straight to the floor, creating a sleek column shape.

Avantika layered her dress with a sheer, cropped light pink chiffon capelet, which softened the heavily embellished dress and gave the look a graceful, romantic finish.

Her loose side braid, stacked wrist bangles, and bindi added a beautiful South Asian-inspired touch, giving the contemporary red carpet look more depth and character.

Avantika Vandanapu pairs her crystal-embellished René Caovilla sandals with a shimmering Naeem Khan column gown, its multicolored chevron pattern creating a striking interplay of sequins, beads, and soft pastel tones (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Constance Wu Blooms in Orchid Sandals and a Sculptural J’amemme Mini Dress

At 5’0″ (152.4 cm) and reportedly wearing a US shoe size 6.5, Constance Wu knows how to use proportion to her advantage. The actress, who has a recurring role as Vanessa Hsu in Not Suitable for Work, embraced a soft spring-white ensemble that felt perfectly scaled to her petite frame.

I loved how the floral details connected her dress and sandals, creating a fresh, romantic look that elongated her silhouette while maintaining an effortless sense of femininity.

She wore a pair of white heels with a three-strap front, decorated with a 3D white orchid accent that added a pretty, feminine touch. The flower detail made the shoes more playful and sculptural, like an extension of the dress rather than just a simple pair of sandals.

The statement shoes also featured wraparound ankle ties finished with gold-tone aglets, adding a hint of shine while creating a leg-framing effect. Set on slim metal heels, they added a modern touch to the otherwise soft, romantic styling.

Constance Wu opts for a lovely pair of white sandals with a triple front strap design adorned with large 3D white orchids, wraparound ankle ties, and metal heels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

The shoes paired perfectly with her white mini dress from Kyiv-based label J’amemme. Known for chiffon dresses, architectural shapes, and signature pleats, the brand’s style was evident in Constance’s look.

Hailing from the Spring 2023 collection, the dress featured an asymmetrical one-shoulder design, covered by a sculptural, oversized white flower. Layers of airy fabric formed petal-like shapes across the body, while the thigh-high hem kept the look youthful and fresh.

Constance didn’t appear to wear any jewelry, which made sense since the dress and sandals were already striking on their own.

Constance Wu pairs her flower-adorned sandals with a white J’amemme mini dress featuring a sculptural, oversized white flower (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

From Gold Pumps to Crystal Sandals, the Premiere Delivered a Strong Shoe Finish

The Not Suitable for Work premiere worked because each look had a clear footwear point of view. Mindy Kaling leaned into metallic polish with gold Christian Louboutin pumps, Ella Hunt kept Prada’s deconstructed styling sharp with minimalist black sandals, Avantika Vandanapu added sparkle through René Caovilla’s crystal-draped Chandelier sandals, and Constance Wu carried the floral theme all the way down to her orchid-appliqué heels.