Taylor Hill’s Iconic Giuseppe Zanotti “Coline” Sandals: From the 2016 VMAs to Met Gala Glamour

At the 2019 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Taylor Hill and Patrick Schwarzenegger arrived in sharply contrasting Ralph Lauren looks that reflected both of their personal styles — Hill in a blush satin slip dress with a feather boa, Schwarzenegger in cowboy boots and a black hat.

Standing 5’9″ (175.3 cm) beside 6’½” (184.2 cm) Patrick Schwarzenegger, Taylor Hill brought old-Hollywood glamour to the 2019 Met Gala in a blush satin Ralph Lauren gown styled with diamond jewelry and a dramatic feather boa, while Schwarzenegger added a modern Western twist in cowboy boots, jeans, and a tuxedo jacket topped with a black hat (Credit: Hahn Lione / ABACA / INSTARimages)

Taylor radiated old Hollywood vibes in her shimmering pink satin dress, which was tastefully accessorized with a feather boa and dazzling diamond pieces from Butani and Yvan Tufenkjian.

Standing 6 feet ½ inch (184.2 cm) tall, Patrick Schwarzenegger leaned into a modern Western look with blue jeans, brown cowboy boots, a fitted black blazer, and a black cowboy hat that added to the understated country influence of the outfit.

At the 2019 Met Gala “Celebrating Camp: Notes On Fashion” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 6, 2019, Patrick Schwarzenegger embraced a country-themed ensemble, whereas Taylor Hill elegantly evoked old-Hollywood allure in a satin slip dress, complemented by a blush feather boa and mesmerizing diamond adornments (Credit: Hahn Lione / ABACA / INSTARimages)

Rewinding to August 2016, Taylor Hill brought the same mix of polished glamour and statement footwear to the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, where her sequined Moschino dress and crystal-embellished Giuseppe Zanotti “Coline” sandals became part of one of the night’s most unexpectedly viral backstage moments involving swimmer Michael Phelps.

Taylor Hill’s Stunning Dress at VMAs Overshadowed by Michael Phelps’ Antics

Taylor Hill styles her hair into a topknot for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards held on August 29, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York City (Credit: C. Smith / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Hill wore a partially deconstructed pink sequined Moschino dress designed by Jeremy Scott, complete with sheer mesh cutouts and asymmetrical detailing that gave the look a playful, slightly undone finish.

The high-shine texture of the dress worked especially well with her crystal-embellished black suede Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

Taylor Hill showed off her 5’9″ frame in a one-shoulder pink sequined Moschino dress with sheer cutouts and asymmetrical draping at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

Taylor displayed her feet in the updated crystal-embellished version of the Giuseppe Zanotti “Coline” sandals in black suede.

Taylor Hill completed her sequined Moschino VMAs look with black suede Giuseppe Zanotti “Coline” sandals trimmed in crystal embellishments that wrapped elegantly around her ankles and toes

Judging from Taylor Hill’s Instagram post, she and then-boyfriend Michael Shank were taking a selfie at the VMAs when Michael Phelps and his fiancée, Nicole Johnson, unexpectedly appeared in the background.

The spontaneous photobomb turned the snapshot into one of the night’s more memorable backstage moments, capturing two high-profile couples relaxing between red-carpet appearances.

Taylor Hill and her boyfriend, Michael Shank, are photobombed by Michael Phelps and his fiancée, Nicole Johnson, at the 2016 MTV VMAs (Credit: Taylor Hill’s Instagram)

Hill has appeared in several other standout fashion moments covered on Your Next Shoes, including her edgy London Fashion Week after-party appearance in Giuseppe Zanotti patent-leather ankle boots, where she balanced sheer layering with sharp, high-shine footwear.

The contrast between those dramatic boots and her delicate VMAs sandals highlights the versatility that made Zanotti a celebrity favorite during the period.

More Giuseppe Zanotti “Coline” Sandal Moments on the Red Carpet

From crystal-trimmed evening sandals to metallic statement heels, Giuseppe Zanotti’s “Coline” design became a favorite on red carpets throughout the 2010s.

Taylor Hill’s black suede pair at the 2016 VMAs fit naturally into that era of barely-there sandals styled with sequins, sheer fabrics, and dramatic evening silhouettes.