In May 2018, Kate Upton looked incredible in an emerald green Zac Posen gown featuring a matching hood and a jewel-encrusted crown at the 2018 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Kate Upton wearing a custom crown with nearly 300 individual crystals at the 2018 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 7, 2018
The then-25-year-old American model and actress, who recently appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, was joined by Alexandre Birman at the event.
It was the Brazilian shoe designer’s first Met Gala, and he designed Kate’s shoes after seeing the Swarovski-encrusted crown she’d be wearing.
Kate Upton in an emerald green Zac Posen gown featuring a matching hood and a jewel-encrusted crown
Kate completed her look with golden Stephen Russell earrings, Tracy Murphy’s flawless makeup, and John Ruggiero’s elegant hairstyling. What do you think of her dazzling, gem-covered bow sandals?
Kate Upton showcases her jewel-encrusted Alexandre Birman bow sandals, perfectly complementing her dark pedicure
More Show-Stopping Looks from the 2018 Met Gala
The 2018 Met Gala, themed “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” delivered some of the most divine fashion statements in recent history.
Blake Lively turned heads in a custom Atelier Versace ruby-red and gold gown, accentuated by over $2 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Meanwhile, Rihanna fully embraced the theme with a striking Maison Margiela ensemble, complete with an intricately beaded bishop’s hat.
Zendaya channeled Joan of Arc in a bold armor-inspired Versace creation, while Ariana Grande paid homage to Renaissance art in a Vera Wang gown featuring imagery from the Sistine Chapel.
Kate Upton Stuns in Vivienne Westwood at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Two months earlier, Kate Upton also turned heads at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a Vivienne Westwood Couture gown styled with jewelry by Anita Ko, Hearts On Fire, and Le Vian.
Kate Upton at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 4, 2018
Kate Upton in a Vivienne Westwood Couture gown styled with jewelry by Anita Ko, Hearts On Fire, and Le Vian
Kate Upton’s Most Striking Shoe Moments
Kate Upton’s footwear choices have consistently showcased her impeccable taste and versatility. She debuted her engagement ring at the 2016 Met Gala while donning a custom Topshop dress paired with Jimmy Choo’s “Anouk” pumps, seamlessly blending elegance with personal milestones.
During The Layover premiere, Kate opted for a demure black lace J. Mendel dress complemented by Giuseppe Zanotti’s “Charline” sandals, highlighting her ability to balance sophistication with subtle allure.
In a striking appearance at the 2019 Venice Film Festival, she wore a black Twinset wrap gown accentuated by a Bulgari ‘Serpenti’ necklace and Jimmy Choo’s ‘Shiloh’ sandals, exuding modern glamour.
For a more structured look, Kate attended the 10th Annual Style Awards in a black Altuzarra zipper dress paired with classic Jimmy Choo ‘Abel’ pointy-toe pumps in claret, epitomizing chic sophistication.
These moments underscore her dynamic style and her knack for selecting footwear that perfectly complements each ensemble.
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