Back in the summer of 2013, it had only been a few days since we first spotted Vanessa Hudgens stepping out in a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti plated heel sandals paired with a chic all-white look in London.
This outfit perfectly captured the era’s love of crisp monochrome dressing. And as it turned out, the starlet loved the combination so much that she revisited it almost immediately.
Just days later, Vanessa left London for Italy to attend the Ischia Global Fest 2013 gala dinner on July 18, once again leaning into her fresh, summer-ready whites. Even in retrospect, the repeat feels intentional rather than redundant, underscoring how seamlessly she embraced the clean, minimalist trend dominating celebrity style at the time.
Vanessa Hudgens, Camilla Sola, and Eli Roth at the Ischia Global Fest 2013 gala dinner in Ischia, Italy, on July 18, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
A Sleek Catherine Malandrino Set Paired With Her Go-To Zanotti Sandals
The American actress showed off her flat stomach and navel piercing in a figure-hugging skirt and crop top set from Catherine Malandrino, the same designer behind the cropped sweater she wore in London.
She finished the ensemble with a silver clutch, gold jewelry, and, of course, her then-new favorite pair of Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, which she had been reaching for repeatedly during that week of appearances.
Vanessa Hudgens blows a playful kiss while showing off her textured white Catherine Malandrino crop top and glowing, summer-bronzed makeup
A Closer Look at Her Go-To Designer
It’s worth spotlighting the designer behind Vanessa’s most-worn heels of the week—Giuseppe Zanotti, whose sculptural silhouettes and high-shine details helped define red-carpet footwear throughout the 2010s.
👠 Explore Giuseppe Zanotti’s Best Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Inside Giuseppe Zanotti’s Italian luxury shoe empire, tracing how the designer built his signature sculptural heel aesthetic.
- 👗 Angelina Jolie’s Rome Film Festival look featuring Alberta Ferretti and Giuseppe Zanotti’s bold “Cluedo” boots.
- ✨ Lea Michele’s Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Dionne’ sandals adding a high-shine, red-carpet-ready finish to her monochrome ensemble.
- 🎤 Rita Ora’s Giuseppe Zanotti capsule collaboration, spotlighting her bold, futuristic approach to platforms.
Vanessa Hudgens stuns in a coordinated white Catherine Malandrino knit set, highlighting her toned midriff and effortless resort-chic style
White was undeniably one of the standout summer trends of 2013, and looking back, Vanessa embraced it with effortless confidence—proving just how striking a monochromatic palette can be when styled with sleek accessories and a sculptural heel.
Her tan Giuseppe Zanotti plated-heel sandals add a sculptural, high-shine finish to the monochromatic look
What do you think of Vanessa’s white-on-white moment here? And does the quick shoe repeat bother you?
In the context of her whirlwind 2013 schedule, it feels less like a fashion fallback and more like an innovative style signature—proof that when a pair of heels works, it really works.
A Final Look at Her Effortless Summer Style
As this 2013 fashion moment wraps, it’s clear that Vanessa Hudgens knew exactly how to make a simple white palette feel fresh, modern, and unmistakably her own.
Whether she was sprinting between European appearances or embracing a favorite pair of heels twice in one week, her choices highlighted the easy glamour and trend-savvy instincts that still define her style today.
👠 Explore Vanessa Hudgens’ best shoe & fashion moments:
- 📏 Vanessa Hudgens’ Height vs. Shoe Size: How She Elevates Her 5 ft 1” Frame
- 👗 Vanessa Hudgens Is the Queen of Street Style—And Her Shoe Collection
- ✨ Vanessa Hudgens’ Paris Fashion Week Looks: Miu Miu Chunky Platforms to Valentino Pumps
- 🎬 Vanessa Hudgens Channels Her Inner Witch in Jonathan Simkhai & Sam Edelman Platforms