During the New York press tour for How to Be Single in February 2016, Leslie Mann wore two very different outfits that were united by distinctive designer footwear.
For daytime media appearances, she balanced leather outerwear and denim with architectural Nicholas Kirkwood sandals featuring snakeskin panels and transparent PVC. A day earlier at the film’s world premiere, she switched to a romantic Marchesa cocktail dress finished with black satin Christian Louboutin “Gardnera” sandals.
Looking at the outfits together highlights how a change of shoes shifted the mood of each look—from modern and understated for television interviews to polished evening glamour on the red carpet.
After appearing at AOL Build, Mann continued her New York press schedule with a stop at The Huffington Post, keeping the same relaxed approach to dressing while letting her accessories—and especially her Nicholas Kirkwood sandals—add visual interest.
Look 1: Nicholas Kirkwood Sandals Bring Architectural Detail to Leslie Mann’s Press Tour Style
Leslie Mann arrives for a New York media appearance on February 4, 2016, wearing a belted black leather coat, Rag Bone skinny jeans, and Nicholas Kirkwood snakeskin-and-PVC sandals that brought an architectural finish to her casual press-tour look (Credit: TNYF / WENN / Sheri Determan / Adriana M. Barraza)
Underneath, she wore a Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti silk satin patterned top with a pussy bow collar.
The glossy leather trench and patterned Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti blouse created a polished backdrop for Leslie Mann’s understated daytime styling during the How to Be Single press tour in New York City
She paired the look with Rag Bone jeans that highlighted her slender legs.
Side and rear views reveal how Nicholas Kirkwood’s sculptural curved heels and sweeping snakeskin straps transformed a simple jeans-and-coat combination into a standout fashion moment
Rather than competing with the leather coat and printed blouse, Mann kept the styling restrained. Her red lipstick and minimal jewelry drew attention back to the Nicholas Kirkwood sandals, whose curved heel, snakeskin trim, and transparent PVC inserts gave an otherwise casual outfit a more directional finish.
Leslie Mann’s Nicholas Kirkwood sandals combined snakeskin leather, transparent PVC side insets, delicate ankle straps, and the designer’s signature curved high heel
Leslie’s quirky sandals are by Nicholas Kirkwood. These mixed media sandals are made of snakeskin and feature clear PVC insets, buckled ankle straps, and about four-inch curved heels.
The dramatic heel profile highlights why Nicholas Kirkwood’s sculptural footwear became a defining signature of the British designer during the mid-2010s
Look 2: Christian Louboutin “Gardnera” Sandals Complete Leslie Mann’s Marchesa Premiere Dress
While her daytime appearances focused on relaxed tailoring and standout accessories, Mann chose a much dressier direction for the How to Be Single world premiere at New York’s NYU Skirball Center on February 3, 2016. The Marchesa dress became the focal point, but the finishing touch came from a pair of black satin Christian Louboutin sandals that echoed the lace detailing in the bodice.
Soft silver eye makeup, a bold red lip, and straight center-parted hair completed Leslie Mann’s understated beauty look for a busy day of interviews in Manhattan on February 3, 2016, in New York City
Every look was chic. Rebel Wilson couldn’t be ignored in a red-hot Torrid frock, Alison Brie was edgy in a strapless Monse Maison LBD, Dakota Johnson was lovely in a Saint Laurent gown, and Leslie was fun and flirty in a Marchesa dress.
Alison Brie, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, and Dakota Johnson reunited on the red carpet for the New York premiere of How to Be Single on February 3, 2016 (Credit: Macguyver / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
The actress arrived at the “How to Be Single” premiere with her husband, Judd Apatow, who was neat in a navy suit and a crisp white shirt. They met during Mann’s audition for The Cable Guy.
Leslie Mann attended the world premiere with husband Judd Apatow, complementing her Marchesa cocktail dress with black satin Christian Louboutin “Gardnera” sandals
Mann wore a Marchesa Spring 2016 cocktail dress combining a sheer black Chantilly lace high neckline with a blush feathered midi skirt. The contrasting textures created plenty of visual interest, allowing her accessories to remain understated without feeling unfinished.
Marchesa’s Spring 2016 design contrasted a sheer Chantilly lace bodice with a blush feathered skirt, creating one of Leslie Mann’s most memorable red-carpet looks of the year
The Perfect Finishing Touch: Christian Louboutin Sandals
Leslie finished her ensemble with Irene Neuwirth jewelry, an Amanda Pearl clutch, and Christian Louboutin heels.
An Amanda Pearl clutch, Irene Neuwirth jewelry, and minimalist black satin heels allowed the intricate lace and feather textures to remain the focus
She swept her auburn hair into a chic braided bun and completed her look with soft pink lipstick, blush, and dark eyeliner.
From every angle, the ankle-strap Christian Louboutin “Gardnera” sandals balanced the volume of the feathered skirt with a refined, barely-there silhouette
She completed the look with Christian Louboutin’s “Gardnera” sandals from the Fall 2014 collection. Crafted in black satin with a peep-toe silhouette, slender ankle straps, and approximately 120 mm (4.7-inch) stiletto heels, the design complemented the lace bodice without distracting from the feathered skirt. Although long discontinued, the Gardnera remains one of Louboutin’s more recognizable evening sandals from the mid-2010s.
Leslie Mann’s choice of Christian Louboutin’s “Gardnera” sandals at the “How to Be Single” premiere underscores the timeless allure of this design. Celebrities like Emma Stone have showcased the versatility of the “Gardnera” heels, pairing them with ensembles ranging from tuxedo gowns to cocktail dresses.
Leslie Mann enhances her look with a polished dark pedicure that perfectly complements her black Christian Louboutin sandals
Both pairs of shoes featured in this article have since been discontinued. Nicholas Kirkwood closed his namesake label in 2023, making his snakeskin-and-PVC sandals available only through luxury resale platforms.
Christian Louboutin continues to produce a wide range of evening sandals, but the “Gardnera” has long since been discontinued and is now found primarily through luxury resale platforms such as The RealReal, 1stDibs, Poshmark, and eBay.
As of August 2026, retailers including Mytheresa instead stock newer dress sandals such as the Rosalie, Loubi Queen, O Marilyn, Miss Z Sandal Du Désert, and Mulazee Cross, illustrating how the brand’s evening collection has evolved since the Gardnera debuted in Fall 2014.
Leslie Mann steps out in the elegant Christian Louboutin “Gardnera” high heels, featuring a sleek black satin finish, a chic open-toe design, and a delicate ankle strap that adds a touch of sophistication to her red-carpet ensemble
From Louboutin Stilettos to Statement Platforms: Leslie Mann’s Standout Shoe Moments
The Nicholas Kirkwood and Christian Louboutin heels featured here are only part of Leslie Mann’s long-running approach to red-carpet footwear. Across premieres, awards shows, and more relaxed off-duty appearances, she has moved easily between architectural platforms, embellished stilettos, colorful sandals, and understated flats—often using the shoes to give otherwise streamlined outfits a sharper point of view.
👠 Explore More of Leslie Mann’s Best Shoe Moments:
- ⚡ Leslie Mann paired towering Saint Laurent Lightning Bolt platform pumps with a white Viktor Rolf jumpsuit at the London premiere of Anchorman 2, letting the graphic black-and-white heels bring an edge to the otherwise minimal look.
- 🧡 Her vivid Oscar Tiye “Cleopatra” sandals became the focal point of a colorful Monique Lhuillier ensemble at the Los Angeles premiere of The Other Woman, with the thigh-high slit giving the sculptural orange-red heels plenty of visibility.
- ✨ Jimmy Choo “Fitch” sandals added glitter and lace to Leslie’s Critics’ Choice Awards look, pairing an open-toe silhouette and cutout detailing with her strapless Honor dress.
- ☀️ Off the red carpet, Leslie swapped stilettos for Isabel Marant “Amy” ankle-wrap sandals, wearing the flat leather style with a butterfly-print maxi dress while shopping in Beverly Hills.
- ❤️ Christian Louboutin “Dorissima” strass pumps brought sparkle to her red Elizabeth Kennedy dress at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, showing another side of her long-standing affinity for Louboutin heels.
- 🖤 Studded Saint Laurent “Paris” pumps sharpened Leslie’s black-and-white look at a New York screening of The Other Woman, with silver microstuds covering the pointed-toe pumps from front to heel.