At the 3rd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles in February 2017, Paris Hilton leaned fully into old-Hollywood glamour while celebrating the success of her original “Gold Rush” fragrance and the expanding reach of her perfume empire, which had recently grown to include “Gold Rush Man.”
✨ Jump to Paris Hilton’s Hollywood Beauty Awards Look:
- 1. Gold Rush Glamour: Celebrating Her Award-Winning Fragrance Empire
- 2. Crystal-Covered Drama: August Getty’s Swarovski-Encrusted Gown
- 3. Old-Hollywood Beauty: Metallic Styling & Glamorous Waves
- 4. Mirrored Metallics: Charlotte Olympia “Monroe” Pumps
- 5. Inside Charlotte Olympia’s Whimsical Shoe Legacy
But beyond the crystals and metallic styling, the standout fashion detail was her mirrored silver pumps, which tied together one of the most overtly high-shine red-carpet looks of the era.
In February 2017, Paris Hilton launched a new perfume called Gold Rush Man, the 21st fragrance to be released from her illustrious fragrance empire
Wearing a Swarovski crystal-covered gown by August Getty, Paris balanced the dramatic silhouette with equally reflective accessories, including silver pointed-toe heels from Charlotte Olympia.
The coordinated metallic palette gave the outfit a cohesive, almost liquid effect on camera, while the sharp pumps helped ground the heavily embellished dress with a cleaner, more structured finish.
Gold Rush Glamour: Paris Hilton Celebrates Her Award-Winning Fragrance Empire
Inspired by the duality of gold and its interpretation in fragrance, the perfume was launched in 2016. You can buy it on Amazon.
Paris Hilton dazzles at the Beverly Hills launch of her 20th fragrance, Gold Rush, on June 29, 2016, celebrating a milestone in her perfume empire (Credit: FayesVision / Guillermo Proano / WENN / FayesVision)
“I’ve grown a lot over the years and GOLD RUSH is a major milestone for me. It’s a reflection of who I am today and the person I aspire to be,” Paris said in a statement about her award-winning perfume.
If you like a perfume that smells like candy, Paris Hilton’s Gold Rush is perfect
“I created this scent for the woman who is truly confident in who she is. She’s a dreamer, doer, thinker. Gold Rush is all about that indescribable feeling you get when you see endless possibilities… when you’re alive and unstoppable.”
Paris Hilton and Caroline D’Amore celebrate the launch of Gold Rush, a perfume that reflects an aura of classic Hollywood glamour
Crystal-Covered Drama: Inside Paris Hilton’s August Getty Gown
The designer told Yahoo! Style that it took eight months to complete the gown, which was covered in 500,000 hand-sewn Swarovski crystals.
Paris Hilton paired her crystal-covered August Getty gown with mirrored silver Charlotte Olympia “Monroe” pumps at the 3rd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles on February 19, 2017, creating a fully metallic red carpet look that reflected the era’s obsession with high-shine glamour and sculpted evening silhouettes
Old-Hollywood Beauty: Paris Hilton’s Metallic Red Carpet Styling
Paris put on a busty display in the glimmering number, reportedly worth $270,000. With a low-cut neckline and a thigh-high slit, the slinky frock put her famous assets on display.
The sparkly floor-length dress also featured cap sleeves, a cut-out back, and a short train.
Paris Hilton dazzles in a sparkling, crystal-embellished gown with a thigh-high slit and metallic accessories at the Hollywood Beauty Awards
Diamond Jewelry, Glossy Waves, and a Liquid-Silver Finish
Paris wore her blonde locks in side-parted glamorous waves, sported subtle smoky eye makeup, and glossy nude lips.
Paris Hilton wore her blonde hair in side-parted glamorous waves
As if the dress’s sparkle wasn’t enough, Paris accessorized with a pair of Bulgari diamond earrings and a silver cuff. The television personality carried a snakeskin-embellished purse by Gedebe and completed her look with metallic silver pumps.
Paris Hilton accepted the award for Fragrance of the Year for her perfume Gold Rush
Mirrored Metallics: Charlotte Olympia “Monroe” Pumps Steal the Show
Paris showed off her big feet in Charlotte Olympia’s “Monroe” pumps, which added more luster to her sparkly attire. These pumps are made of high-shine silver leather and feature pointed toes, heart-shaped platforms, and high heels.
Paris Hilton completed her Swarovski-covered evening look with mirrored silver Charlotte Olympia “Monroe” pumps featuring razor-sharp pointed toes and slim metallic stilettos
Inside Charlotte Olympia’s Whimsical Shoe Legacy
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