Best Shoes at the WWD Style Awards 2026

The 2026 WWD Style Awards unfolded at Regent Santa Monica Beach in Los Angeles on Friday, welcoming a slew of celebrity guests dressed to the nines, down to their fancy , to celebrate the tastemakers behind red-carpet fashion.

Hailey Bieber, on hand to accept the Style Trailblazer Award, wore one of her footwear signatures, a minimalist mule. Emily Blunt, in attendance to present celebrity facial masseur Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine with the Skin Savior of the Year award, opted for pair of crystal-embellished Miu Miu slingbacks.

Here, FN rounds up these looks and more from the event below.

Hailey Bieber took a minimalist route with her footwear, with a shoe style she’s showcased in the past, a pared-back mule heel; this black pair featured a strap across the toes with a dramatic hourglass shape. Her heels complemented a fitted silver dress from Armani with a mermaid skirt.

Paris Hilton donned a pair of sparkling black pointed-toe pumps to accompany a strapless animal-print mini dress from The New Arrivals, with a sheer black layering underneath.

Kristen Stewart wore a full Thom Browne look, including black lace-up combat boots paired with calf-length socks, one of which featured the label’s signature four stripes. The rest of her look included a fitted black jacket flowing into a pleated skirt.

Emily Blunt donned a pair of crystal-embellished satin slingback pumps from Miu Miu featuring a dazzling eye-catching strap across the foot. The shoes accompanied black high-waisted capri pants and an embellished bustier and cropped jacket.

Chanel Iman went with a minimalist heeled sandal with a metallic finish; the shoes featured simple toe and ankle straps, along with a stiletto heel. The heels complemented a reflective green mini dress and long feathered coat in a tonal hue.

Mindy Kaling wore a pump style from Christian Louboutin featuring thin rows of crystal trim and a mesh portion; it was a classic pointed-toe silhouette with a low vamp. Her shoes were paired with a one-shoulder black leather minidress.

As part of Golden Week, the WWD Style Awards honor the creative forces defining red carpet style across fashion, beauty and accessories. This year’s event honored Giorgio Armani with the Red Carpet Visionary Award, accepted by George Clooney on behalf of the late designer. Other honorees included Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian Barker. The VIP event was presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, and IHG Hotels & Resorts.