Karlie Kloss in Painful Brian Atwood Heels: A Closer Look at Her Red Carpet Struggle

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Even seasoned supermodel Karlie Kloss couldn’t hide the discomfort caused by Brian Atwood’s “Patty” pumps at the Swarovski Times Square store opening!

The 25-year-old model’s feet were bent at an extreme angle in the steeply pitched heels, with little support due to the open-side cut.

Karlie Kloss wearing a pink Alex Perry ruffled dress, a black Saint Laurent blazer, Brian Atwood 'Patty' pumps, and Swarovski 'Luminous Fairy' earrings.Karlie Kloss wearing a pink Alex Perry ruffled dress, a black Saint Laurent blazer, Brian Atwood “Patty” pumps, and Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” earrings at the grand opening of the Swarovski store in Times Square in New York City on April 12, 2018 (Credit: John Rainford / Patricia Schlein / WENN)

Previous wearers of the Brian Atwood “Patty” pumps, like Supergirl star Melissa Benoist and Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss, didn’t have the best luck with their own pairs.

Melissa struggled to keep her feet from spilling out of the classic d’Orsay design, while Elisabeth found the balls of her feet turning almost as red as her striking crimson pair.

Closeup of the Brian Atwood Patty patent d'Orsay pumps on Karlie KlossCloseup of Karlie Kloss’s bent feet in the Brian Atwood “Patty” patent d’Orsay pumps

Ever the professional, Karlie powered through the pain and dazzled partygoers in a shiny, pink Alex Perry dress with a ruffled skirt and a deep v-neckline.

The Swarovski ambassador selected gorgeous Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” earrings and a matching multi-colored ring as her accessories for that night.

Karlie Kloss wearing Swarovski 'Luminous Fairy' clip earrings with multi-colored crystals and plated in rhodium.Karlie Kloss wearing Swarovski “Luminous Fairy” clip earrings with multi-colored crystals and plated in rhodium

To keep the focus on her jewelry, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel completed her look with a simple black Saint Laurent blazer and the striking Brian Atwood black patent pumps.

Swarovski brand ambassador Karlie Kloss was celebrating the opening of the new Swarovski boutique in NYC's Times SquareSwarovski brand ambassador Karlie Kloss was celebrating the opening of the new Swarovski boutique in NYC’s Times Square

From Red Carpet to Tech Talk: Karlie Kloss Embraces Her Role as Flatiron School Ambassador

A few days earlier, Karlie fulfilled a different ambassador role as the face of Flatiron School at the New York tech school’s discussion panel in London, England.

Karlie Kloss discussing the future of tech skills at Flatiron School panel at WeWork Moorgate in London, England, on April 9, 2018.Karlie Kloss discussed the future of tech skills following the success of her sponsorship program, Kode with Klossy, at the Flatiron School panel at WeWork Moorgate in London, England, on April 9, 2018.

Talking about her Kode with Klossy coding scholarship, the supermodel dressed in a stereotypical tech industry uniform of a plain black T-shirt and black jeans.

Still, she could not help but inject some of her high-fashion background into her outfit and chose to top it off with a Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 green-and-pink plaid jacket.

Karlie Kloss with Avi Flombaum, Co-Founder of Flatiron School, where Karlie herself learned to code at the school's New York City location in 2014.Karlie Kloss, with Avi Flombaum, is the co-founder of Flatiron School, where Karlie herself learned computer programming at the school’s New York City location in 2014

A fun, pink suede pair of Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps rounded out her look.

Karlie Kloss wore a Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 plaid jacket, L'Agence "Margot" jeans in Noir, and Stella Luna "Indispensable" ankle-strap pumpsKarlie Kloss wore a Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Pre-Fall 2017 plaid jacket, L’Agence “Margot” jeans in Noir, and Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps

Karlie Kloss’s fashion choices often feature Stella Luna footwear, seamlessly blending elegance with modernity. For readers eager to delve deeper into her style, we recommend exploring our article on Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, which highlights another of her outfits paired with Stella Luna boots.

Closeup of Karlie Kloss' Stella Luna 'Indispensable' ankle-strap pumps.Closeup of Karlie Kloss’ Stella Luna “Indispensable” ankle-strap pumps