Quinta Brunson Reaches New Heights in Gilded Platforms at the Critics Choice Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television in Los Angeles
Amina Ayoud
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Quinta Brunson dazzled while in attendance at the Critics Choice Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television held on Friday in Los Angeles.
Major LGBTQ+ stars and allies attended the event including a host of Brunson’s fellow “Abbott Elementary” cast members, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Sasha Velour, Nymphia Wind, Dawn, Nathan Lane, Latrice Royale, Priyanka, Plain Jane and Morphine Love Dion, just to name a few.
In a high-shine move, Brunson sported gilded metallic platform sandals. The sparkling style featured thick platform soles made of a gold mirrored material that transitioned into thick straps that sat atop Brunson’s toes and around her ankles, securing the footwear in place.
The straps of the star’s shoes featured bedazzled adornment that offered the footwear silhouette that added touch of shine. Additionally, Brunson’s pair included 3 to 4-inch stiletto heels, offering her a substantial boost in height.
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When paired with lengthy dresses that often swallow shorter celebrities, platform styles add that height back, balancing out the appearance, and creating length and dimension. Platform footwear, no matter the style or brand, has become increasingly popular among celebrities for the style’s height-boosting abilities alone. Sofia Vergara, Ariana Grande, Heidi Klum and Zendaya are just a few stars that often gravitate towards the lofty silhouette.
Mirroring the gold in her footwear, Brunson wore a yellow-gold gown in a form fit featuring a crystalized plunging bodice, thin straps and a leg-climbing side slit. The formal gown was accompanied by a variety of jewelry fitted with colorful gemstones. The “Big Mouth” star’s dark tresses were styled in face-framing voluminous waves.
Brunson’s shoe styles often match her outfits, including metallic and colorful hues. On the red carpet, the writer can be seen in stiletto-heeled sandals, high-shine platforms and sharp pointed-toe pumps from top brands including Gucci, Giuseppe Zanotti, Stuart Weitzman and Le Silla.
