Amanda Lepore Shuts Down Nordstrom’s NYC Opening in Custom Crystal Christian Louboutins

Transgender icon Amanda Lepore has never been one to fade into the background—and her appearance at the Nordstrom Flagship Opening Party in New York City was a perfect reminder of why she remains a fixture in fashion conversation.

While stars like Katie Holmes and Zoe Saldana opted for classic elegance, Lepore delivered the night’s most talked-about moment in a look only she could command.

True to her unapologetically theatrical aesthetic, she stepped out in a skintight butt-cleavage dress. This silhouette pushes the boundaries of red-carpet dressing and continues to spark debate years later. The effect was pure Amanda: provocative, hyper-glamorous, and executed with a wink, blending old-Hollywood fantasy with modern spectacle in a way that feels timeless.

Amanda Lepore turns heads in her daring butt-cleavage gown, posing from behind to showcase the dress’s scandalous cut-out and sparkling embellishments at the opening of the Nordstrom Flagship Store in NYC on October 22, 2019 (Credit: Derrick Salters / WENN)

Other celebrities who previously dared to bare their butt cracks on the red carpet include Rihanna at a 2014 Met Gala after-party, Miley Cyrus at the 2018 Met Gala, and Kim Kardashian at Madonna’s 2018 Oscars after-party.

Do you think cut-down-to-there butt cleavage dresses will catch on like slit-up-to-there pelvic bone dresses?

From the front, Amanda Lepore channels old-Hollywood bombshell energy in a jewel-studded corset gown, dramatic fur stole, and signature red lip

Amanda rounded out her indecent ensemble with Christian Louboutin pumps that appear to have been customized to match her heavily embellished black-velvet gown.

A close look at the hem reveals the gown’s velvety fishtail skirt and shimmering crystal details cascading into her bedazzled Louboutin heels

The stiletto heels of Amanda’s Louboutins feature the same sequin embellishment going down the back of her black fishnet stockings.

The pointy toes also appear to have the same-shaped crystals sprinkled throughout parts of her dress.

Her fishnet-clad feet step forward in custom crystal-encrusted Christian Louboutin pumps that mirror the gown’s glittering accents

If you think it’s blasphemous to bedazzle Louboutins, remember that this is Amanda Lepore we’re talking about.

Back in 2012, she infamously cut to the front of the line of hundreds of people waiting to get into a Christian Louboutin sample sale. She demanded to be let in first and was, all because she is who she is.

She may be plastic but life’s fantastic in Amanda Lepore’s world.

Amanda Lepore’s Dazzling Louboutins: A Final Look at the Shoes That Stole the Night

After spotlighting every sequin, crystal, and curve of Amanda Lepore’s show-stopping ensemble, it’s impossible to ignore the role her shoes played in elevating the entire look.

Her custom, crystal-drenched Christian Louboutin pumps weren’t just an accessory—they were a reminder of why the red sole remains one of fashion’s most enduring symbols of glamour.

If you’re ready to dive deeper into the world of Louboutins, the YNS archives are full of standout guides, celebrity moments, and collector-worthy deep dives.