The 2016 Met Gala feels like a style time capsule worth revisiting. That year’s Costume Institute Gala at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art embraced the futuristic theme “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” curated by Andrew Bolton.
Fashion heavyweights, industry insiders, and A-list celebrities turned out in their most innovative looks—and Taylor Swift was front and center. Co-chairing the night alongside Idris Elba and Anna Wintour, the singer leaned into the tech couture mood in bold, head-to-toe Louis Vuitton.
The 26-year-old singer turned up in an edgy yet flirty ensemble.
She flashed some flesh and paraded her endless legs in a silver textured mini dress, which had contrasting leather panels, a tiered ruffled skirt, and a cutout waist.
Taylor Swift shows off her platinum hair at the 2016 Met Gala, themed “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” held on May 2, 2016, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)
Taylor amped up the edge and drew more attention to her legs by teaming the frock with a pair of strappy knee-high gladiator sandals, also by Louis Vuitton.
Taylor Swift co-chairs the 2016 Met Gala in a standout Louis Vuitton look, featuring a high-shine metallic dress with edgy leather panels
She accessorized further with an Eva Fehren ring and ear cuff, a Borgioni diamond ring, and a pair of Mattia Cielo earrings.
With a platinum bob and a daring dark lip, Taylor Swift’s beauty look at the 2016 Met Gala was the perfect futuristic match for her metallic Louis Vuitton dress
The country-turned-pop star completed her sultry, fashion-forward look with a tousled platinum blonde lob, burgundy lipstick, and dark nail polish.
Taylor Swift shows off the backless design of her silver Louis Vuitton dress as she makes a stylish exit from the 2016 Met Gala
Although Taylor Swift’s official height is 5 feet 9 ¼ inches (175.9 cm) and she typically wears a US shoe size 9, even she couldn’t make these strappy Louis Vuitton gladiator sandals look entirely comfortable.
Still, their sleek, knee-high design was the perfect finishing touch to her ultra-modern Met Gala ensemble. Her gladiator sandals feature wide crisscross straps, back-zip fastenings, buckled ankle straps, open toes, and about four-inch heels.
A close-up view of Taylor Swift’s feet reveals her Louis Vuitton gladiator sandals, featuring intricate lace-up straps that extend up her calf
From the Met Gala red carpet to her off-duty NYC date nights, Taylor Swift has repeatedly turned to Louis Vuitton to deliver fashion-forward shoe moments. If her 2016 gladiator sandals proved anything, it’s that her partnership with the French fashion house continues to make headlines both then and now.
Taylor Swift’s Louis Vuitton Shoe Moments
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- 1️⃣ Taylor Swift’s Stiletto Power: The Secret Behind Her Iconic Styles — Features her pointed-toe Louis Vuitton “Roxy” boots, complete with LV circle hardware and luxurious calf leather detailing. (Includes other notable shoe moments too.)
- 2️⃣ Taylor Swift Slays Off-Duty in Shania Twain Tee & Biker Shorts — Highlights her luxe-casual look completed with a monogrammed Louis Vuitton Camera Box bag, adding high-end flair to laid-back athleisure.
- 3️⃣ Taylor Swift’s NYC Date Night With Travis Kelce — Spotlights her street-chic style featuring Louis Vuitton boots paired with a Gucci corset and Ralph Lauren coat.
Detailing a defining footwear moment, this shot captures Taylor Swift’s feet in her show-stopping, lace-up Louis Vuitton gladiator sandals at the 2016 Met Gala
“We very much wanted to give Taylor a new look. Make her into a rock ‘n’ roll chick,” Vogue chief Anna Wintour said last month on the Today show about Taylor’s style transformation.
“We love the way she looks. We think she looks young and modern and different, and I can’t wait to see what she’s gonna wear on May 2.”
Taylor Swift’s Louis Vuitton lace-up sandals, with their bold straps and sleek open-toe design, were a key part of her futuristic Met Gala look
Looking back, Taylor Swift’s daring Louis Vuitton gladiator sandals were one of the defining footwear moments of the 2016 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only star to make waves at fashion’s biggest night—many others embraced the “Manus x Machina” theme in unforgettable ways.
More Unforgettable Met Gala 2016 Fashion Moments
👠 Explore Met Gala 2016 Fashion Features on Your Next Shoes:
- 📏 The Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2016 Met Gala — A photo-rich roundup spotlighting standout looks from Beyoncé, Emma Stone (in Louboutin), Kendall Jenner, Dakota Johnson, and more.
- 🌟 Met Gala 2016’s Most Stunning Jewels — Focuses on iconic accessories like Kate Bosworth’s Dolce & Gabbana crown and Lupita Nyong’o’s Tiffany & Co. sparkles.
- 💃 Solange Knowles’ 2016 Met Gala Look — Revisits her outfit and mentions Taylor Swift co-chairing in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton, tying in your spotlight subject.
- 🎤 Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik’s Unforgettable Met Gala Debut — Details the couple’s memorable, futuristic coordinate looks, including Gigi’s Stuart Weitzman “Venus” pumps.
- 👠 Kristen Stewart Rocks Quilted Chanel Boots at Met Gala 2016 — Highlights her edgy look with iconic Chanel quilted boots.