The Sophie Turner Met Gala Twist: Why She Swapped Heels for Louis Vuitton Flats

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At the 2022 Met Gala in New York City, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas delivered a masterclass in modern maternity style and unconventional footwear.

While the “Gilded Glamour” theme often demands towering heels, Turner opted for a high-fashion archival look from Louis Vuitton that prioritized both comfort and edge.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner in Louis Vuitton ensembles at the 2022 Met GalaJoe Jonas and Sophie Turner coordinate in striking Louis Vuitton looks at the 2022 Met Gala, with Sophie styling her crystal-embroidered archival gown and chain-detailed patent leather flats while Joe sharpens his white tuxedo with sleek black leather dress shoes on May 3, 2022 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

The Game of Thrones star, expecting her second baby, styled her bump with a black maxi dress embroidered with metallic crystals. It also had a mock neckline, ruched detailing, and a modest floor-sweeping hem.

While most designers choose from current collections, Sophie Turner’s Louis Vuitton dress came from the 2016 Cruise collection with its strong structure and feminine detailing.

It’s the latest in a string of partnerships between the Turner-Jonas clan and Louis Vuitton.

Pregnant Sophie Turner highlights her baby bump in a crystal-embellished Louis Vuitton Cruise 2016 archive dressPregnant Sophie Turner highlights her baby bump in a crystal-embellished Louis Vuitton Cruise 2016 archive dress (Credit: PA IMAGES / INSTARimages)

Beauty-wise, the English actress glammed up with pink smoky eyeshadow, rosy blush, and matte red lipstick, care of makeup artist Georgie Eisdell.

She then wore a Botticelli-inspired hairstyle to complete her gilded-glamour look. Hairstylist Gregory Russell parted her long red hair in the middle and styled it in crinkly beach waves cascading down her back and over her right shoulder.

Sophie Turner wears Botticelli-inspired hairstyle and vampy makeup for her gilded glamour lookSophie Turner wears a Botticelli-inspired hairstyle and vampy makeup for her gilded glamour look (Credit: John Nacion / Startraksphoto)

The actress accessorized her outfit with Louis Vuitton fine jewelry and chunky black patent leather flats with chain detailing. If you’re going to wear slides to the MET Gala, they may as well be Louis Vuitton!

“She’s wearing flats! Who gets to wear a slider to the Met Gala? You can if they’re LV!” Sophie told Vogue about wearing flats on the red carpet.

Sophie Turner pairs her LV gown with Louis Vuitton chain-detailed chunky patent leather flatsSophie Turner pairs her LV gown with Louis Vuitton chain-detailed chunky patent leather flats (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

Beside her was her husband, Joe Jonas, who donned a white tuxedo with a womenswear whitetail jacket and a matching lacy top from the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection.

He styled the look with a chain necklace and black leather dress shoes.

Joe Jonas makes a bold statement in a Louis Vuitton white tailcoat with contrasting black lapels and lace-panel detailing, layering a sheer lacy top beneath and finishing the look with sleek black leather dress shoes at the 2022 Met GalaJoe Jonas makes a bold statement in a Louis Vuitton white tailcoat with contrasting black lapels and lace-panel detailing, layering a sheer lacy top beneath and finishing the look with sleek black leather dress shoes at the 2022 Met Gala (Credit: PA IMAGES / INSTARimages)

Sophie Turner’s Met Gala Twist: Flats, Crystals, and Louis Vuitton Edge

Sophie Turner’s 2022 Met Gala look proved you don’t need towering heels to deliver a red-carpet moment—her archival Louis Vuitton gown and chain-detailed flats offered a fresh, comfort-forward take on “Gilded Glamour,” while Joe Jonas’ sharp LV tuxedo look kept the couple’s fashion story perfectly in sync.

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