At the 2015 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Scarlett Johansson stepped onto the red carpet in a custom emerald green Atelier Versace gown that quickly became one of the night’s most debated fashion moments.
Elegance defined: Scarlett Johansson’s dazzling Swarovski crystal embroidered collar, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship (Credit: WENN)
While much of the attention focused on the gown’s Swarovski crystal-embroidered collar, Scarlett Johansson grounded the dramatic Atelier Versace design with metallic “Maja” Jimmy Choo sandals and a sculptural Piaget ear cuff from the brand’s “Mediterranean Garden” high jewelry collection.
Crafted in 18k pink gold and set with emeralds, aquamarines, green tourmalines, and hundreds of diamonds, the asymmetrical ear piece echoed the gown’s futuristic edge without competing against the heavily embellished neckline.
Scarlett Johansson’s metallic Jimmy Choo “Maja” sandals subtly peeked out beneath her custom emerald Atelier Versace gown, balancing the dramatic Swarovski crystal collar with a sleeker, minimalist finish (Credit: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Johansson’s minimalist sandals played an important role in balancing the look. In an era when heavily accessorized red-carpet styling was still dominating awards season, the sleek metallic Jimmy Choo heels allowed the crystal-covered collar to remain the focal point.
The barely-there silhouette also elongated the custom column gown’s narrow lines, rather than visually interrupting them with bulkier footwear.
An unexpected moment: John Travolta shares a congenial kiss on the cheek with Scarlett Johansson, capturing attention (Credit: WENN)
Johansson and Travolta had previously worked together on the 2004 film A Love Song for Bobby Long, though their brief red carpet interaction at the Oscars ultimately became one of the ceremony’s most replayed celebrity moments.
Kelly Preston stuns in a strapless custom Gustavo Cadile gown while John Travolta keeps it classic in a dark suit at the 2015 Academy Awards red carpet (Credit: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S.)
The hairstyle was equally strategic. Johansson wore her hair in a tightly slicked-back pompadour with shaved sides, ensuring nothing obscured either the Swarovski-encrusted collar or the oversized Piaget ear cuff.
The severe silhouette gave the romantic emerald gown a sharper, more modern edge, aligning with Versace’s intended “futuristic warrior” aesthetic.
Scarlett Johansson’s Swarovski-embroidered Atelier Versace collar and sculptural Piaget ear cuff drew attention as she greeted Best Actress winner Julianne Moore inside the 2015 Academy Awards ceremony (Credit: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Even as media coverage was dominated by Scarlett Johansson’s widely discussed red-carpet interaction with John Travolta, fashion critics continued to dissect the technical construction of the Versace gown itself — particularly the illusion-style crystal collar, which many viewers initially mistook for a separate statement necklace.
More than a decade later, the look still feels surprisingly modern. Donatella Versace’s decision to integrate nearly 2,000 Swarovski crystals directly into the gown’s illusion collar anticipated today’s preference for clothing that incorporates jewelry-like detailing rather than relying on oversized accessories layered afterward.
Paired with Johansson’s slicked-back undercut and minimalist Jimmy Choo sandals, the styling now reads less like a typical 2015 Oscars look and more like an early preview of the streamlined “quiet luxury” approach that would later dominate celebrity fashion.
Scarlett Johansson stuns in an emerald green Atelier Versace gown, a highlight of the 2015 Academy Awards, Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, February 2015 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)
More Jimmy Choo Oscars Moments to Revisit
Scarlett Johansson’s barely visible metallic “Maja” sandals are a reminder of how often Jimmy Choo has shaped Oscars fashion from just beneath the hemline.
From sleek satin pumps to crystal-covered platforms and barely-there evening sandals, these Academy Awards and Oscar-party looks show how the brand continues to define red-carpet footwear.
👠 Explore Jimmy Choo Oscars Shoe Moments:
- 🖤 Priyanka Chopra’s 2026 Oscars look sharpened a feather-trim Dior gown with black Jimmy Choo “Brigitte” satin pumps.
- 💛 Zendaya’s monochromatic Valentino moment matched her sunny yellow gown to custom Jimmy Choo platform heels at the 2021 Oscars.
- ❤️ Sofia Carson’s 2018 Oscars gown hid coordinating red Jimmy Choo pumps beneath a dramatic Giambattista Valli silhouette.
- ✨ Taraji P. Henson’s Oscars styling shows why Jimmy Choo’s barely-there “Minny” sandals remain a red-carpet staple.
- 👡 Alicia Keys’ 2009 Oscars sandals helped cement the Jimmy Choo “Lance” as one of the defining evening heels of modern red-carpet dressing.
- 🏛️ Billy Porter’s 2020 Oscars platforms used gold crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo heels to balance the scale and drama of Giles Deacon couture.
- 🪽 Hunter Schafer’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party look grounded a sculptural Ann Demeulemeester ensemble with barely visible Jimmy Choo heels.