Angel Reese Dons Custom-Dyed Stewart Weitzman Slingback Pumps for Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet
WNBA rookie Angel Reese made her debut at the Met Gala red carpet this evening. Recently drafted by the Chicago Sky, the LSU women’s basketball notable selected Stuart Weitzman slingback pumps, custom-dyed to seafoam, complemented by a matching dress.
The Reebok athlete chose a shining slingback shoe, the EVA 75 Slingback, in a custom seafoam satin color. These shoes were decorated with more than 600 crystals, each carefully placed by hand. Alongside these sparkling shoes, she wore a halter dress adorned with feathers and sequins, crafted by Marco Capaldo, the creative mind behind 16Arlington. This dress featured a bold plunging neckline and a sheer, delicately embroidered skirt. Speaking to WWD, Reese shared, “I feel beautiful and I feel sexy,” reflecting on her standout outfit. She also mentioned that today is a special occasion as it’s her 22nd birthday.
About the Shoes
Reese opted for the classic slingback design, which features a curvy V-shaped vamp and an elongated pointed toe. These metallic heels, adorned with 600 hand-placed crystals, matched the sequins on her dress. The slim stiletto heel, visible through her dress, measured approximately 3 inches in height.
Metallic Footwear
Shoe styles rendered in shiny metallic materials have been embraced by celebrities and notable figures for decades. Just about every luxury fashion brand offers chic metallic footwear, from Aquazzura to Jimmy Choo to Saint Laurent and Tom Ford. More accessible brands like H&M, Steve Madden and J.Crew also sell different variations of metallic shoes, from flats and sandals to high heels. Bedazzled shoes have also been popular for years with numerous celebrities making glamorous red carpet appearances in crystal-embellished styles.
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.
