In October 2015, Kate Hudson attended the premiere of Rock the Kasbah at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City wearing a shimmering gold Balmain dress paired with suede Brian Atwood “Tribeca” platform heels.
Kate Hudson pairs smoky bronze eye makeup with sleek center-parted blonde hair, complementing the metallic shimmer of her Balmain halter gown against the vivid pink premiere backdrop at the premiere of “Rock the Kasbah” at AMC Lincoln Square, New York, on October 19, 2015 (Credit: C. Smith / TNYF / WENN)
The look captured the polished, body-conscious evening style that defined much of mid-2010s red-carpet fashion, with towering platforms adding both height and drama to the metallic silhouette.
Kate Hudson showcases the body-skimming silhouette and vertical metallic embellishment of her Balmain gown, a look amplified by towering Brian Atwood platform heels peeking beneath the hem
Rather than competing with the statement dress, Hudson’s footwear grounded the look in classic Hollywood glamour.
The suede Brian Atwood “Tribeca” platforms added more than just height to Kate Hudson’s Balmain look. One of the designer’s most recognizable silhouettes, the Tribeca became a defining red-carpet shoe of the late 2000s and early 2010s, known for its towering heel, hidden platform, and sharply sculpted shape.
Kate Hudson keeps the focus on her sculptural gold-and-white Balmain dress, with the plunging side cut and reflective detailing adding movement and dimension under the red-carpet lights
On Hudson, the sky-high suede heels balanced the metallic sheen of the Balmain dress with a softer texture, creating the elongated proportions that made the style such a Hollywood favorite during the era of statement platforms.
Kate Hudson holds hands with her agent, Michael Kives, while leaving the Rock the Kasbah premiere in New York City, layering a camel cape coat over her embellished Balmain gown and towering Brian Atwood “Tribeca” platform heels
Why Towering Platform Heels Still Dominate Red-Carpet Fashion
From Brian Atwood’s iconic “Tribeca” platforms to Saint Laurent’s towering “Candy” sandals, ultra-high heels continue to hold a lasting place in celebrity style history.
While fashion cycles have shifted toward quieter silhouettes in recent years, dramatic platforms still deliver the kind of height, balance, and unmistakable glamour that makes a red-carpet look feel larger than life.
Kate Hudson’s gold Balmain moment captured that era perfectly — pairing metallic shine with sculptural, sky-high heels that instantly elongated her silhouette and amplified the drama of the look.
👠 Explore Towering Platform Heel Moments:
- ✨ Jennifer Lopez brought full Las Vegas glamour to her birthday look, pairing a sparkling Zuhair Murad jumpsuit with crystal-covered Brian Atwood “Tribeca” platform heels.
- 🍬 Saint Laurent’s “Candy” platform remains a celebrity favorite, proving how a towering sandal can sharpen everything from denim to polished event dressing.
- 🌼 Stella Maxwell leaned into retro drama at the MTV VMAs, grounding her bold Moschino Resort look with towering platform heels.
- 🎬 Elle Fanning revealed towering nude platforms beneath her custom Alexander McQueen gown, a practical red-carpet choice that added height, balance, and stability at Cannes.
- 🖤 Rebecca Ferguson made platform shoes the focal point of her Venice Film Festival wardrobe, moving from gothic Roker boots to sculptural Thom Browne platform pumps.
- 👡 Emmy Rossum used Jimmy Choo “Seattle” platform sandals to lengthen a delicate midi-skirt look, letting the nude shade and sky-high shape create a clean, leg-lengthening finish.