On March 4, 2013, in London, Rihanna stepped out for the opening of her River Island store wearing one of the most enduring silhouettes in her shoe wardrobe: Manolo Blahnik’s minimalist “Chaos” sandals.
The moment—captured as she exited a cab—offered a rare, unguarded glimpse at how a single, well-chosen heel can anchor an entire celebrity style era.
Rihanna steps out of a vehicle in a thigh-high slit black dress and white quilted jacket, letting her bronze-toned ankle-strap heels elongate the look with effortless confidence on March 4, 2013, in London (Credit: WENN)
Long before repeat-wear became a talking point in fashion, Rihanna had already made the barely-there sandal a signature. We’ve documented her returning to the “Chaos” sandals again and again—from a courtside basketball outing to a late-night appearance at The Box Club in Soho—proving that true style icons don’t chase novelty; they refine what works.
That consistency is exactly what makes this 2013 look enduring. Paired with a slit maxi dress and finished with bronze-toned Manolos, the outfit underscores why the “Chaos” remains one of the most reliable, leg-lengthening heels in modern fashion—and why Rihanna never stopped reaching for it.
With her signature side-shaved hairstyle and flowing waves, Rihanna showcases how minimalist heels balance sharp tailoring and fluid evening silhouettes
The tall singer styled her look around the leg-lengthening power of Manolo Blahnik’s “Chaos” sandals, pairing the black strappy heels with an ankle-length dress featuring a thigh-high slit, worn beneath a crisp white quilted jacket.
Rendered in a warm bronze finish, the “Chaos” added a few extra inches to her height while exemplifying what the style does best: minimalist maximalism. Defined by just two delicate straps and a slender stiletto heel, the design strips away excess material to create an uninterrupted line from leg to toe—one reason it has remained a red-carpet staple for decades.
Its understated architecture elevates a look without competing with it, making it a perennial favorite for women whose lives—and wardrobes—move seamlessly between day and night.
A close-up highlights the clean lines of her bronze-toned ankle-strap sandals, emphasizing the slim stiletto heel and leg-lengthening effect against the pavement
As Rihanna’s footwear collection is undoubtedly the envy of every high-heeled enthusiast, it piques our curiosity about why she consistently gravitates towards the same pair of Manolo Blahnik sandals.
We couldn’t find the “Chaos” sandals in the same bronze-brown shade that Rihanna wore above, but we did see them in several other colorways on Farfetch and Nordstrom.
Why the Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” Endures
Rihanna’s repeat wear of the “Chaos” sandals isn’t an outlier—it’s part of a much larger pattern. Over the years, the minimalist design has quietly become one of fashion’s most reliable red-carpet and street-style anchors, favored by celebrities who understand the power of restraint.
As this article concludes, these moments across Your Next Shoes show how the “Chaos” continues to define leg-lengthening elegance, decade after decade—proving that when a shoe is designed this well, it never needs reinvention.
👠 Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✨ Rihanna’s sleek night-out look in Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals — a standout example of minimalist elegance on the street and red carpet.
- 🎬 Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior gown finished with gold Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals — classic Hollywood glam meets timeless shoe design.
- 🖤 Rihanna rocks the ‘Chaos’ ankle-strap sandals — a profile of her ladylike yet edgy approach to this iconic silhouette.
- 🎥 Emma Watson’s Tribeca style moment with Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” heels — minimalist sandals paired with sophisticated evening dressing.
- 📍 Kim Kardashian’s NYC street-style in Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals — showing how the silhouette works off-duty as well as on red carpets.
- 👜 Victoria Beckham in Black Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” Sandals — a chic, minimalist moment from Manhattan street style.