Willow Smith Elevates Met Gala Look with Classic Dior Black Shoes
Willow Smith marked her return to the Met Gala in monochromatic Dior Haute Couture — from head to toe.
The singer and actress, who first attended the Met Gala in 2016, made a triumphant comeback in 2024 at the age of 23. Known for her captivating blend of neo-soul and alt-rock genres, Willow arrived dressed in a sleek black blazer dress, pairing it with black stockings, an intricate up-do, and elevating her look with a touch of vintage glamour – black mid-sized stilettos from the iconic Dior fashion house.
As a long-time admirer of Dior, Willow’s footwear choice remained consistent with her stylistic preferences, showcasing her commitment to the fashion house’s timeless elegance and her own unique personal style. In fact, she wore $1,150 Dior Boy style lug-soled loafers with thick black rubber soles, sleekly polished with smooth black leather uppers and logo-tagged penny straps to the GQ Australia’s 2023 Men of the Year Awards in December 2023. Seems like Smith is a fan of simple, but sophisticated styles; even her off-duty looks include classic Dr. Martens.
About the brand
Dior, the iconic French fashion house, has been a bastion of elegance and sophistication for decades. Founded in 1946 by the visionary designer Christian Dior, the brand is a legacy within fashion history. The Dior Black Pumps, though a vintage style, have emerged as a coveted staple, their sleek silhouette and understated elegance serving as a testament to the house’s enduring legacy. Though this style is not available at retail, the current collection features the same signature patent leather in the Dior Tribales Slingback Pump and finished with a white resin pearl embellishment.
Dior Tribales Slingback Pump
The Met Gala raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and celebrates the Costume Institute’s annual exhibits. This year’s theme, “The Garden of Time,” celebrates the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit. The 2024 event is notably co-chaired by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.