Zoë Kravitz’s 2017 Met Gala appearance is one of those red-carpet moments that still lives on inspiration boards years later. In a custom Oscar de la Renta gown, she struck the perfect balance between her signature cool-girl edge and the house’s romantic, couture-level drama.
Staged in honor of the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between” exhibition, the dress code invited experimental, sculptural fashion—with wildly mixed results on the red carpet. Zoë captured the spirit of the theme without losing her own point of view, joining fellow risk-takers Helen Lasichanh, Rihanna, Lily Collins, and Cara Delevingne at the event.
Zoë Kravitz stuns at the May 1, 2017 Met Gala in a custom pale-pink and black Oscar de la Renta gown accented with sculptural floral detailing, paired with Christian Louboutin Aketata black sandals
Her strapless column gown combined panels of pale pink and inky black duchesse satin, finished with a sweeping cape covered in real preserved black roses.
The result felt both romantic and subversive—a soft-meets-structured silhouette that subtly referenced Rei Kawakubo’s architectural designs and cemented the look as one of Zoë’s defining Met Gala moments.
Zoë Kravitz showcases the architectural beauty of her custom Oscar de la Renta gown featuring pale-pink duchesse satin, sculpted black floral appliqués, and a sweeping cape-backed column silhouette.
She let the dress do most of the talking, keeping the styling modern and restrained with Christian Louboutin black suede Aketata heels, Tacori jewels, and fresh, minimal makeup.
A close-cropped blonde pixie added just the right amount of edge to the otherwise classic Oscar de la Renta glamour.
Zoë Kravitz channels modern Audrey Hepburn elegance at the 2017 Met Gala in a Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia–designed Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with hand-embroidered preserved black roses, styled with Tacori jewels and black strappy Christian Louboutin heels
Another fan of these heels is Reese Witherspoon, who wore Christian Louboutin “Aketata” sandals at Elle’s 24th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration.
Zoë Kravitz at the 2017 Metropolitan Costume Institute Benefit Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, on May 1, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
Oscar de la Renta shared a few more details of Zoe’s Met Gala look on Instagram, including a sketch of her gown and cape.
Zoë Kravitz’s Style Legacy: Her Most Defining Shoe Moments
Before wrapping up, it’s clear that Zoë Kravitz’s Met Gala appearance is just one chapter in a long line of standout fashion moments.
Whether she’s experimenting with sculptural couture, leaning into minimalist street style, or elevating her petite frame with expertly chosen heels, Zoë’s approach to dressing always feels intentional—and instantly iconic.
Below, we highlight some of her most memorable shoe and style moments that continue to shape her fashion legacy.
✨ Zoë Kravitz’s Essential Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 👠 The red patent Saint Laurent “Zoe” slingback pumps, aptly named after her, that she wore while promoting her directorial debut, Blink Twice.
- 👗 Contrasting her minimalist street style square-toe sandals with the daring Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” heels she wore with a Valentino fishnet dress.
- 💎 The notorious ‘shoe crime’ moment where her custom Sophia Webster “Rosalind” crystal-heel sandals were hidden beneath a voluminous Armani Privè gown.
- 🎤 Rocking edgy glamour in a Vera Wang mini dress paired with bejeweled Sophia Webster “Rosalind” Sandals at the Big Little Lies premiere.
- 📏 An analysis of her petite style strategy, highlighting how she uses heels by Alexander Wang and Christian Louboutin to maximize her 5’1″ frame.
- ✈️ Her versatile Caught Stealing press tour footwear, which included sleek Saint Laurent “Frankie” mules and classic Mansur Gavriel ballet flats.