Amber Heard’s Bold Red-Carpet Look: Weightlifter Belt & Sparkling Louboutins

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In May 2019, Amber Heard made a bold fashion statement on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, pairing a striking weightlifter belt with a sequined gown for the premiere of Les Misérables.

Directed and co-written by Ladj Ly, this 2019 French drama is inspired by the 2005 Paris suburb riots and based on Ly’s short film of the same name.

Amber Heard's weightlifter belt on the red carpet at the screening premiere of Les MisérablesAmber Heard’s weightlifter belt on the red carpet at the screening premiere of Les Misérables held during the 2019 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2019 (Credit: WENN)

The then-33-year-old actress was joined at the event by Julianne Moore, Alessandra Ambrosio, Carla Bruni, Nadine Leopold, and Spanish models Nieves Alvarez and Tina Kunakey.

Amber Heard stuns on the Cannes red carpet in a shimmering Claes Iversen gown, accented with a bold weightlifter-inspired belt and sparkling Christian Louboutin heelsAmber Heard stuns on the Cannes red carpet in a shimmering Claes Iversen gown, accented with a bold weightlifter-inspired belt and sparkling Christian Louboutin heels

Fashion critics were not impressed by the styling of her sequined dress from Claes Iversen’s Spring 2018 Couture Collection. Do you like the enormous weightlifter-inspired belt that was a signature of the Dutch fashion designer’s collection?

Amber Heard completes her glamorous Cannes look with a sleek updo and dazzling floral Chopard earringsAmber Heard completes her glamorous Cannes look with a sleek updo and dazzling floral Chopard earrings

Styled by Rob Zangardi + Mariel Haenn, Amber accessorized with Chopard jewelry and completed her look with Christian Louboutin Spikoo pumps.

If you’re interested in exploring more about the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Your Next Shoes offers a variety of articles highlighting standout fashion moments. For instance, Dakota Fanning captivated audiences in a pale pink Giorgio Armani Privé gown at the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” premiere.

Additionally, Hailey Clauson turned heads at the amfAR Cannes Gala in an embellished black mini dress from Redemption’s Fall 2019 Collection.