Bermuda shorts have firmly re-established themselves as a modern tailoring essential, and few styling combinations feel as current as pairing the knee-length silhouette with sleek pointed-toe pumps.
The contrast between relaxed proportions and sharp footwear creates a polished look that works just as well on the red carpet as it does for everyday dressing.
Teyana Taylor embraced that formula at the New York premiere of Netflix’s 72 Hours at The Plaza Hotel, stepping out in a head-to-toe Saint Laurent ensemble anchored by the label’s translucent Brigitte pumps.
The appearance continues a strong run of architectural footwear choices for Taylor, who has also turned heads in Rick Owens platform boots and Aquazzura Love Affair pumps.
Teyana Taylor looks effortlessly cool in her navy Saint Laurent Bermuda shorts suit and red ombre TPU pumps at the New York premiere of Netflix’s 72 Hours at The Plaza Hotel on July 20, 2026 (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Starring Kevin Hart, 72 Hours follows a middle-aged advertising executive whose attempt to reconnect with Gen Z spirals into a wildly chaotic bachelor-party weekend, making Taylor’s sharply tailored premiere look a fitting complement to the film’s contemporary energy.
Teyana Taylor Wears Saint Laurent Brigitte TPU Pumps With Bermuda Shorts
For the premiere, Teyana Taylor slipped into Saint Laurent’s “Brigitte” pumps, crafted in Italy from translucent TPU with glossy patent leather trims. The semi-transparent design offered a glimpse of her feet, giving the pumps a barely-there effect while still looking sleek.
They featured the house’s signature elongated pointed toes with squared tips and square-cut vamps, creating a sharp, architectural look.
Patent leather piping outlined the vamps, topline, and heel counter, adding definition and contrast against the transparent TPU. I loved how those glossy details made the pumps look even more refined yet still minimalist.
Set on 4.3-inch angled metal stiletto heels, the pumps looked modern and sculptural, adding height while perfectly complementing the clean lines of Teyana’s outfit.
Equal parts barely-there and sharply tailored, Saint Laurent’s “Brigitte” pumps reflect Anthony Vaccarello’s modern vision for the house, pairing translucent TPU with glossy patent leather accents and sculptural metal heels. A black version of the Italian-made style retails for $3,600 at Mytheresa.
Teyana Taylor slips into Saint Laurent’s “Brigitte” pumps, crafted in Italy from red ombre translucent TPU with glossy patent leather trims, elongated pointed toes with squared tips, and angled metal stiletto heels (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Teyana Taylor Modernizes Power Dressing in a Saint Laurent Bermuda Shorts Suit
Teyana Taylor stayed true to her signature style in a tailored Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2026 ensemble that blended sharp tailoring with a modern edge.
She wore an oversized double-breasted navy blazer with padded shoulders, wide lapels, and a deep plunging neckline that extended below her sternum. The relaxed fit and long sleeves gave the blazer an effortless oversized look, while the sharp tailoring kept it polished.
Instead of traditional trousers, Taylor paired the blazer with matching Bermuda shorts, giving the classic suit a fresh, modern update. The silhouette has become increasingly versatile in recent seasons, appearing everywhere from tailored pump pairings like this one to casual sneaker looks, including Emily Ratajkowski’s relaxed take with New Balance 574s.
Teyana Taylor pairs her semi-transparent TPU pumps with an oversized navy blazer and matching Bermuda shorts (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
Schiaparelli Vendôme Jewelry and Gucci Sunglasses Complete the Look
Taylor completed the look with striking Schiaparelli jewelry, including the $4,900 “Vendôme” gold-plated brass necklace engraved with a long Vendôme-inspired pendant. I especially loved how it resembled a sleek metallic necktie, making it the perfect finishing touch for the tailored outfit.
She paired it with the matching $2,100 Vendôme earrings, oversized Gucci mask-inspired black sunglasses, and her voluminous half-up curls. A glossy two-tone lip completed her bold, fashion-forward look.
Teyana Taylor teams her cool, modern tailored outfit with Schiaparelli’s Vendôme long earrings and matching long necktie-like necklace (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Why Translucent Heels Remain a Red Carpet Favorite
Translucent heels have become a celebrity staple because they create the illusion of longer, leaner legs while complementing almost any outfit.
By blending seamlessly with the wearer’s skin tone instead of introducing a bold color or heavy ankle strap, clear pumps and PVC-accented shoes let tailored suiting, dramatic gowns, and statement accessories take center stage.
From Saint Laurent’s sculptural Brigitte pumps to Christian Louboutin’s pioneering PVC designs, translucent footwear continues to evolve without losing its appeal.
👠 Explore More Celebrity Looks With Translucent Shoes:
- 🖤 Lily Allen wore architectural Valentino pumps with a transparent PVC panel across the toes, giving the black suede silhouette a lighter, more open effect without losing its polished structure.
- 👠 Christian Louboutin’s “Nosy” pumps became a red-carpet favorite through their mix of patent leather and transparent PVC, creating a barely-there illusion while preserving the sharp lines of a pointed pump.
- ❤️ Zoey Deutch paired her red Valentino gown with Christian Louboutin “Optisexy” pumps, whose asymmetric clear panels curved around the foot and visually extended the monochromatic silhouette.
- 💎 Leighton Meester chose crystal-embellished Christian Louboutin “Degraqueen” pumps, combining transparent PVC, silver leather, pointed toes, and towering stilettos beneath her textured Giambattista Valli dress.
- 🩵 Aubrey Plaza made translucent footwear the center of her outfit in Loewe’s clear aqua “Emily” booties, a molded PVC design styled with colorful socks and oversized leather tailoring.