Nicki Minaj Kicks Off the New Year in ‘Armored’ Alaïa Booties for Performance in Miami
Amina Ayoud
Assistant Digital Editor
Nicki Minaj celebrated the New Year at E11EVEN Miami on Sunday. The “Only” rapper took the stage to perform some of her fan-favorite songs. Notable attendees at the club that night included Julia Fox, DJ Irie and Alix Earle.
Ringing in 2024 in style, Minaj donned a pair of armored Alaïa ankle-length booties. Sleek and sparkly, the rapper’s footwear was comprised of shiny black leather uppers that were fitted with high-shine silver detailing in a half-moon shape set in rows that travelled up Minaj’s foot, creating an armored appearance.
Additionally, the shoes included rounded almond-shaped toes and thin 3 to 4-inch stiletto heels that offered the performer a substantial boost. The footwear gave the “Starships” songstress’ look a dazzling finish. Minaj is a big fan of Alaïa, having worn the designer brand’s footwear and apparel on numerous occasions.
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Dripped out in the brand from head to toe, Minaj wore an Alaïa Vivienne jumpsuit in black. The garment was form-fitted and worn off-the-shoulder. It was made of a breathable slightly sheer mesh fabric. Rounding out her look, Minaj wore gemstone-embellished necklaces accompanied by a large shiny watch.
When it comes to shoes, there’s no style Minaj hasn’t worn. The “Starships” rapper’s most recent pairs have included thong and ankle-wrap sandals by Alexander Wang, Paciotti and Gianvito Rossi. Her off-duty looks regularly incorporate slides and chunky sandals from brands like Off-White, Louis Vuitton and Celine.
Where fashion is concerned, Minaj is a star on the scene from her bold and colorful attire over the years, which has even landed her front-row seats for brands like Balmain, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and more. She also has a range of fashion projects under her belt including collaborative lines of clothing and accessories with Fendi, H&M and more over the years. Minaj also collaborated with Nike in 2014 to release her Air Jordan 1s “The Pinkprint” sneakers.
About the Author
Amina Ayoud is an Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to breaking fashion and shoe releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic.
