On September 17, 2015, Kendall Jenner stepped out after Calvin Klein Collection’s Spring/Summer 2016 runway show at Spring Studios in New York City, wearing one of the collection’s graphic black-and-red dresses with a pair of barely-there Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals.
The look came during a particularly Calvin Klein-heavy stretch for Jenner, who also wore a custom Calvin Klein dress with the label’s ankle-strap heels at the 2015 Tony Awards.
Kendall Jenner highlights the dress’s graphic neckline and keyhole cutout with loose center-parted hair and understated makeup
The knee-length Calvin Klein Collection dress came from the Spring/Summer 2016 collection, pairing thick black fabric with bold red color-block trim. Its fitted silhouette featured a high crew neckline, a small keyhole cutout at the front, and an open back.
Jenner kept everything else understated, wearing delicate rings and natural-looking makeup. On her feet were Stuart Weitzman’s black “Nudist” sandals, the minimalist two-strap style defined by a slim ankle strap, an ultra-thin strap across the toes, and a towering 4.5-inch (115 mm) stiletto heel.
The barely-there design elongated Jenner’s already statuesque frame without distracting from the strong red-and-black lines of her Calvin Klein look — a familiar approach for the 5’9¼” model, whose size 10 shoe collection spans everything from minimalist sandals to statement pumps.
Kendall Jenner steps out in a red-and-black Calvin Klein Collection dress, finishing the leg-baring look with barely-there black ankle-strap sandals on September 17, 2015 (Credit: TNYF / WENN)
The “Nudist” was already one of Jenner’s reliable red-carpet shoes by this point. Just two months earlier, she had paired the same Stuart Weitzman sandals with a sheer Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture gown at the 2015 ESPY Awards.
Stuart Weitzman would go on to expand the minimalist idea into several Nudist variations, including the “Nudistsong,” another style Jenner later wore at Cannes.
Jenner had embraced the silhouette even earlier, wearing Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals to the “Grace of Monaco” premiere at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, where the barely-there black heels provided a similarly understated finish to her Chanel dress.
A close-up of Kendall Jenner’s Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals shows the minimalist toe strap, slender ankle strap, and 4.5-inch stiletto heel
Why Stuart Weitzman’s Nudist Became a Red-Carpet Staple
The appeal of Stuart Weitzman’s Nudist is its simplicity. With just two slender straps and a high stiletto heel, the sandal visually recedes beneath a dress or pantsuit while leaving the leg largely uninterrupted — exactly why stylists have paired it with everything from heavily embellished gowns to bold prints and tailoring.
The design has also proved remarkably adaptable. As of August 2026, Farfetch carries a wide selection of Stuart Weitzman Nudist styles, including classic stilettos as well as lower-heeled, platform, block-heel, and embellished variations.
Kendall Jenner’s Calvin Klein pairing is just one example of that versatility. These celebrity looks show how the barely-there sandal has been used to complement very different outfits without competing with them:
👠 Explore Stuart Weitzman’s Iconic “Nudist” Sandals:
- ✨ See how Stuart Weitzman’s barely-there “Nudist” became a celebrity red-carpet favorite, worn with everything from graphic minis to sweeping evening gowns.
- 🖤 Chloë Grace Moretz paired black “Nudist” sandals with a graphic Christopher Kane dress, letting the minimalist heels balance the look’s bold print and architectural shape.
- 💎 Sandra Bullock grounded a sequined Zuhair Murad jumpsuit with Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals at the London premiere of Ocean’s 8.
- 🌸 Sophia Bush wore the same “Nudist” sandals three times in less than two weeks, styling the barely-there heels with everything from a floral Stella McCartney dress to polished New York looks.
- ✨ Bella Thorne offset an intricately beaded Naeem Khan jumpsuit with classic “Nudist” heels, showing how the stripped-back sandal works with heavily embellished eveningwear.
- 🔥 Ciara matched red Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals with dramatic Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture at the BET Awards, turning the minimalist silhouette into part of a head-to-toe color story.