Zoë Isabella Kravitz has long been one of Hollywood’s most exciting red-carpet dressers, and her appearance in classic Manolo Blahnik heels at the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere remains a standout in her style archive.
Arriving at the TCL Chinese Theatre alongside her mother, Lisa Bonet, and co-stars Nicholas Hoult, Riley Keough, and Courtney Eaton, Zoë delivered a look that still feels striking years later—equal parts modern, mythical, and unmistakably her.
Zoë Kravitz exudes edgy elegance with her braided hairstyle and a striking tribal-style septum nose ring at the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere
Embracing the film’s post-apocalyptic aesthetic without feeling costume-y, she chose a sheer black-and-gold gown from Valentino’s Fall 2015 collection.
This look blended gothic romance with a sleek, futuristic edge. The effect was almost warrior-queen chic, softened with braided styling and a sculptural septum ring that has since become one of her signature early-career details.
Stepping onto the Fury Road premiere carpet, Zoë Kravitz stuns in a black-and-gold Valentino gown with sheer panels and intricate lattice detailing
She completed the look with a gold clutch, delicate Manolo Blahnik sandals, and layered jewelry. This combination kept the ensemble polished and red-carpet ready while maintaining her signature cool-girl edge.
Zoë Kravitz showcases the gown’s dramatic movement and metallic accents, completing the look with a minimalist gold clutch and barely-there sandals at the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on May 7, 2015 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza / Nicky Nelson / Anders Otero / Lia Toby / Rob Rich)
The American actress also showed off some of her many tattoos, including a small star tattooed on her right middle finger.
Zoë Kravitz shows off her minimalist gold rings and tiny star tattoo on her right middle finger as she clutches a metallic evening bag
The gown’s dramatic cutouts and velvet-trimmed panels obscured her footwear almost entirely, offering only quick glimpses of the black, barely-there Manolo Blahnik sandals she wore underneath.
At the same event, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley flaunted her legs in black suede Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps paired with a Rodarte top and a beaded skirt.
Through the dress’s cascading black-and-gold latticework, you can spot Zoë Kravitz’s minimalist black Manolo Blahnik sandals, their thin straps just visible around her toes (Credit: Vince Flores / Startraksphoto)
Earlier that month, Zoë doubled down on dark, sculptural glamour with another standout moment—this time at the Met Gala.
Zoë Kravitz Stuns in Sheer Alexander Wang at the Met Gala, Embracing Bold Gothic Glamour
At the 2015 Met Gala—held in honor of “China: Through the Looking Glass”—Zoë Kravitz embraced full-on gothic glamour in a shimmering, body-skimming chainmail gown from Alexander Wang’s Fall 2015 collection.
Zoë Kravitz exudes effortless confidence as she adjusts her braids, showcasing her chainmail Alexander Wang gown and signature delicate tattoos
The custom piece, worn over sleek black underpinnings, highlighted her sculptural styling, which she finished with a statement nose ring and sparkling Chopard jewels.
Miley Cyrus, also in Alexander Wang, complemented Zoë’s edgy aesthetic with a studded black cutout gown and matching black heels, underscoring the punk-rock mood of the designer’s creations. Both stars delivered looks that felt daring, directional, and unmistakably true to Wang’s signature cool.
Miley Cyrus and Zoë Isabella Kravitz deliver coordinated Alexander Wang edge at the 2015 Met Gala, pairing sculptural gowns with sleek, minimalist accessories for a striking red-carpet moment at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, 2015
The Heels, Sandals & Statement Shoes That Define Zoë Kravitz’s Fashion Legacy
Before wrapping up, it’s impossible not to highlight the footwear choices that have helped cement Zoë Kravitz as one of the most consistently compelling dressers of her generation.
Whether she’s championing Saint Laurent on the red carpet, leaning into minimalist street style, or embracing sculptural, high-fashion drama, Zoë’s shoe game is every bit as influential as her fashion choices.
Below, we spotlight six defining moments that capture the full range of her style evolution.
✨ Zoë Kravitz: Six Essential Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 👠 The Saint Laurent “Zoe” Slingbacks: She promoted her directorial debut, Blink Twice, in the red patent pumps aptly named after her, featuring angular pointed toes and a thin stiletto heel.
- 👗 Catwoman Chic to Oscar de la Renta Drama: From wearing peep-toe stilettos with her custom Saint Laurent Catwoman gown to lighting up the red carpet in silver Oscar de la Renta “Romy” sandals.
- 💎 The Hidden Crystal-Heel Sandals: The “shoe crime” moment where she wore custom Sophia Webster “Rosalind” crystal-heel sandals and Saint Laurent “Amber” sandals, both concealed beneath voluminous gowns.
- 📏 Minimalism vs. Red-Carpet Drama: Contrasting her effortless street-style black square-toe sandals with the daring Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” heels worn beneath her Valentino fishnet fringe dress.
- 🕶️ Versatile Press Tour Footwear: Showcasing a blend of elegance and edge with Saint Laurent “Frankie” mules, Manolo Blahnik “Jada” mules, and Mansur Gavriel ballet flats for her Caught Stealing appearances.
- 👖 Alexander Wang Slingbacks: She styled the controversial “pants-less” look (long shirt over short denim cutoffs) with chunky black Alexander Wang ‘Sara’ slingback sandals.