Beautycon 2018 Style: Zendaya’s Orange Louboutins, Danielle Brooks’ Mismatched Pumps & Dascha Polanco’s Python So Kates

Back in 2018, Beautycon Festival was more than a beauty event — it was a runway of bold self-expression.

Stars like Zendaya, Danielle Brooks, and Dascha Polanco transformed the convention floor into a fashion showcase, stepping out in daring outfits and head-turning pumps that remain trendsetting today.

Danielle Brooks, Dascha Polanco, and Zendaya brought unique flair to Beautycon 2018, each showcasing bold, statement-making styles—from camo pants and mismatched pumps to a sheer red look and a vibrant art-inspired dress

Zendaya’s Art-Inspired Beautycon Look: Akris Dress & Orange Louboutins

With the creativity-charged atmosphere at the 2018 Beautycon Festival, celebrity guest Zendaya dressed accordingly.

Standing tall at 5’10” (178 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 10, the style chameleon embraced the event’s playful energy with a bold, art-inspired look that turned the convention floor into her own runway.

Zendaya in an Akris art-print dress and orange Christian Louboutin pumps at the 2018 Beautycon NYC at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on April 22, 2018, in New York City

The “Spider-Man: Homecoming” star looked like an art piece herself in an Akris Spring 2018 long-sleeved dress that featured a colorful, wooden-doll print design. Note the unique car wash fringe detailing on the arms.

Zendaya at Beautycon 2018, wearing Jennifer Fisher “Erin” gold hoop earrings that added a bold, modern edge to her sleek braided hairstyle and art-inspired ensemble

Zendaya highlighted the orange hues of her dress with a pair of Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps — a silhouette that has become almost synonymous with her style.

Thanks to the guidance of her longtime stylist Law Roach, who once admitted he “trained” a teenage Zendaya to wear the notoriously difficult 120mm stiletto, the So Kate has evolved into a signature element of her red-carpet wardrobe.

With its plunging, pointed-toe silhouette, iconic red sole, and versatility across both vintage-inspired and high-fashion looks, the shoe perfectly complements Zendaya’s chameleon-like approach to style. Her years of practice — aided by her dancer’s discipline — allow her to wear the sky-high pump with ease, and the consistent presence of the So Kate, from her Challengers press tour to major red carpets, has made it an anticipated and defining part of her fashion story.

Zendaya in an Akris Spring 2018 wooden-doll-print long-sleeved dress paired with Christian Louboutin “So Kate” orange suede pumps at Beautycon 2018, held at the Javits Center in New York City on April 22, 2018 (Credit: Patricia Schlein / WENN)

She completed her look with Jennifer Fisher “Erin” gold hoop earrings, a touch of silver eyeshadow, and a sleek, slicked-back braided hairstyle.

Close-up of Zendaya’s feet in orange suede Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps, perfectly echoing the bold hues of her art-print Akris dress at Beautycon 2018

Z wasn’t the only colorful one at Beautycon 2018. “Orange Is the New Black” actresses Danielle Brooks and Dascha Polanco looked vibrant at the beauty and fashion gathering.

Danielle Brooks Embraces the Mismatched Pumps Trend in NYC

Standing at 5ft 4 (162.6 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 11, 28-year-old Danielle Brooks embraced the mismatched shoes trend at Beautycon 2018.

She styled one pink and one purple suede pump with a patched denim vest, gray crop top, and camo pants, turning the quirky pairing into a bold fashion statement.

Danielle Brooks in a patched denim vest, a gray crop top, camo pants, and mismatched pink and purple pumps at Beautycon Festival NYC 2018 – Day 2 at Jacob Javits Center on April 22, 2018, in New York City (Credit: Patricia Schlein / WENN)

Her curvy “Anika” pumps are from the James Chan Collection. Chan, a seasoned shoe designer with more than 20 years of industry experience, has lent his talent to major brands including Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, Nine West, Talbots, and Calvin Klein.

With his namesake label, he brings that expertise into a collection of elegant women’s footwear ranging from pumps to flats and mules — pieces that balance timeless style with a modern edge.

A deliciously curvy topline brings a flirty counterpoint to the pointy toe and tall, slender stiletto of a high-backed pump.

Details of Danielle Brooks’ wavy-side, pink and purple suede pumps

Dascha Polanco’s Red-Hot Bombshell Vibe in Sheer Dress & Python So Kates

Dominican-American actress Dascha Polanco, who stands at 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) and wears a US shoe size 7.5, opted for a red-hot bombshell look at Beautycon 2018.

She stunned in a sheer, dotted dress paired with a fur-sleeved bomber jacket, revealing a white bra and red high-waisted shorts underneath.

Dascha Polanco in a sheer, dotted dress, a fur-sleeved lace-up bomber jacket, a white bra, red high-waist shorts, and white pumps at Beautycon Festival NYC 2018 – Day 1 at Jacob Javits Center on April 21, 2018, in New York City (Credit: Patricia Schlein / WENN)

To complete the look, she chose the white python version of the Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps, which matched perfectly with the white and red accents of her outfit.

Close-up of Dascha Polanco’s feet in white python Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps, styled with a sheer red polka-dot dress at Beautycon 2018

From Zendaya’s bold orange suede pair to Dascha Polanco’s striking white python edition, the So Kate pump proved its versatility at Beautycon 2018.

Their looks highlighted how one iconic silhouette can adapt seamlessly to both avant-garde artistry and sultry bombshell styling—cementing So Kate as a true celebrity wardrobe staple.

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