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Sandals were trending at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Although sandals are known more for being a summer set, the style is favored for formal events because of its versatility and the texture that is added to a look through the strappy design. Over the years, top labels like Jimmy Choo, Gianvito Rossi and Christian Louboutin have elevated the style and incorporated it into most of their runway looks.
The style continues to be one of the most popular footwear choices for red-carpet events among stars like Eva Longoria, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Jennnifer Garner. The same can be said for this year’s Emmy Awards as stars like Selena Gomez were seen completing their glamorous looks with the barely there silhouette.
Here are some of the celebrities who opted for a sandal style to attend the 2024 Emmy Awards red carpet.
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Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez had a sparkling red carpet moment in a sheer strapless gown that featured an all-over burgundy and black sequin-embellished leaf design by Oscar de la Renta. She added an assortment of sparkling silver-toned jewelry including a necklace with a ruby center stone. For footwear, Gomez slipped into burgundy Rene Caovilla Cleo sandals with two straps supporting the height from the stiletto heel that was about 4 inches tall.
Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan brought grunge style to the award show in a burgundy satin corset gown that featured ribbed panels and lace-up detailing along the bodice. She accessorized with an assortment of gold rings and earring cuffs. She completed the look with a pair of gold sandals that had a barely there silhouette with a sparkling platform sole and a stiletto heel.
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson elegantly arrived at the award show wearing a plum pleated chiffon gown that featured a cutout just below the neckline and a cascading train. She accessorized with a pair of dangle earrings and an assortment of sparkling bracelets and rings. Henson completed the look with silver pointed-toe sandals that featured knot detailing along the toe strap.
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri opted for an all-black look as she graced the carpet wearing a strapless black leather gown with a corset bodice and an A-line silhouette. She paired the dress with a set of sparkling diamond jewelry and a pair of black satin sandals that featured a thin ankle and toe strap, which supported the height from the spool heel.
Riley Keough
Riley Keough was a vision at the award show arriving in a black gown by Chanel with a V-neckline and a polka dot miniskirt, which was layered with a sequin-embellished overlay. The actress accessorized with sparkling silver-toned dangle earrings and a diamond ring. She slipped into a pair of black satin sandals also by Chanel that featured a peep toe front and a thin ankle strap.
Alex Borstein
Alex Borstein popped on the red carpet wearing a red long-sleeve gown with a black lace corset bodice and floral embellishments on the sides of the turtleneck. She paired the dress with silver jewelry, a black ostrich-feather clutch and a pair of black leather open-toe sandals that featured a block heel and sequin-embellished accents along the strappy design and platform sole.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross brought classy style to the award show in a sleeveless white leather a-line top and a satin midi skirt that featured slits at the asymmetrical hemline. She accessorized with drop earrings and two sparkling rings. Ross slipped into a pair of gold metallic pointed-toe sandals with an ankle strap that supported the stiletto heel that was about 3 inches tall.
