Priyanka Chopra’s Style Evolution: From Manish Malhotra Sarees to Python Louboutin “So Kate” Pumps

On June 25, 2011, in Toronto, and again on January 20, 2016, in West Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra delivered two distinct red-carpet moments that highlight her evolving style—moving from traditional Indian elegance to sculptural, modern eveningwear anchored by statement heels.

Priyanka Chopra Embraces Classic Indian Glamour in Manish Malhotra at the 2011 IIFA Awards

In June 2011, Priyanka Chopra wore a saree by Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra to the 12th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Toronto.

Priyanka Chopra pairs a sheer white embroidered Manish Malhotra lehenga with a rich cobalt velvet choli, the intricate floral lace and metallic hemline adding depth and movement to the traditional silhouette at the 12th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Toronto, Canada, on June 25, 2011 (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)

Honored with the Green Globe Award at the International Indian Film Academy ceremony, she styled a white lehenga with a blue velvet choli.

She also performed to pay tribute to Indian playback singer and entrepreneur Asha Bhosle.

Priyanka Chopra highlights her radiant beauty with voluminous side-swept waves, pearl drop earrings, and a statement ring, complementing the ornate detailing of her sheer embroidered dupatta (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)

In an interview with InStyle in June 2019, Chopra talked about her love for the popular garment from the Indian subcontinent.

“Saris are my favorite,” she said. “My problem is when it comes to Indian fashion, there are always these shiny, sequined, over-the-top Christmas-tree outfits. Those are not the saris I wear. I grew up with my mother wearing saris to the hospital as a doctor. She’d wear these beautiful ones made of French chiffon, with a bindi (a colored dot worn on the center of the forehead) over here,” Chopra added while pointing to her forehead.

“And the nape of her neck would smell like Dior’s Poison. That, to me, was a modern woman. And that’s what I want to show the world. Indian designers make such incredible clothes that are inspired by beautiful embroidery and patterns.”

By 2016, Chopra’s style had undergone a definitive shift. As she transitioned from Bollywood royalty to a global household name following the success of Quantico, her red-carpet choices moved away from traditional silhouettes toward avant-garde, structural pieces that showcased a sharper, more Western-leaning edge.

Priyanka Chopra Sharpens Her Red-Carpet Edge in a Cobalt Vionnet Dress and Louboutin “So Kate” Pumps

This evolution was on full display on January 20, 2016, when the actress looked nothing short of stunning at the Elle Women in Television dinner at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.

Priyanka Chopra wears her dark hair down at ELLE’s Women In Television Celebration held on January 20, 2016, at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

The then-33-year-old turned heads in a striking cobalt-blue dress by Vionnet. Her sexy one-shouldered frock was tied into a huge knot at the hip, which created a thigh-high slit.

Priyanka Chopra pairs a textured, one-shoulder blue Vionnet dress with pointed-toe snakeskin pumps, using the thigh-high slit to spotlight her sleek, elongating heel choice (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

She sported a ring and earrings from Jacquie Aiche, along with a selection of Suzanne Kalan bracelets. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant carried a silver Rauwolf clutch and slipped on a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps.

Priyanka Chopra wears a blue one-shouldered Vionnet dress (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

The Bollywood actress added further glamour to her look by wearing her long hair in voluminous waves with a deep side part and sporting berry lipstick.

Priyanka Chopra carries a silver Rauwolf clutch (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Priyanka showed off her feet in Christian Louboutin’s python leather “So Kate” pumps. These pointed-toe shoes feature low-dipped vamps that visually lengthen the legs and about 4.8-inch heels.

Priyanka Chopra’s feet are framed by sleek python Christian Louboutin pumps, the sharply pointed toes and signature red soles adding texture and a refined edge to her look (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

These Christian Louboutin pumps are available in different versions at Nordstrom and Mytheresa.

Multicolored python Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps in a vivid rainbow gradient, featuring scale-textured leather, sharply pointed toes, and a sky-high stiletto balanced by the signature red lacquer sole

Deep burgundy python Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps with a rich, wine-toned patina, showcasing glossy scale embossing, elongated pointed toes, and a sleek stiletto heel grounded by the iconic red sole

Yellow-to-black ombré python Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps, blending high-contrast reptile scales with a dramatic gradient finish, sculpted pointed toes, and a towering stiletto set on the house’s unmistakable red sole

From Red-Carpet Icons to Everyday Style Signals: Why Priyanka Chopra’s Shoe Choices Still Matter

From sculptural statement heels to understated satin pumps, Priyanka Chopra consistently uses footwear to anchor and elevate her looks, making each appearance feel intentional rather than trend-driven.

As her style evolves across premieres, press tours, and global red carpets, her shoe choices remain a throughline—balancing proportion, texture, and mood with precision.

For a closer look at how she builds outfits from the ground up, revisit some of her most memorable shoe and fashion moments below.