Olivia Wilde stepped onto the red carpet at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival over the weekend to celebrate the Swiss premiere of The Invite, attending both the photocall and screening for her latest film.
The actress and director brought her love for leather and unexpected pairings to the festival, showing off two looks that balanced bold, structured details with softer, more effortless elements.
For the premiere, Wilde made a statement in a Fendi gown featuring a daring leather bodice and flowing chiffon skirt. She then switched things up for the photocall, wearing a leather Alberta Ferretti top with relaxed jeans for a more casual take on the trend. Open-toe heels finished both looks, keeping her festival wardrobe light and perfect for summer.
Olivia Wilde contrasts black Manolo Blahnik Callasli sandals with Alberta Ferretti leather and jeans, then silver Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo heels with a Fendi gown at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival on August 8, 2026 (Credit: Nick Zonna / IPA / INSTARimages)
The Invite, Wilde’s third film as a director, has received strong reviews and currently holds a 97% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Wilde’s direction and the performances of its cast.
Olivia Wilde Pairs Manolo Blahnik Callasli Sandals With Alberta Ferretti Leather and Jeans
Arriving at The Invite photocall during the 2026 Locarno Film Festival, Olivia Wilde gave casual denim a polished edge with Manolo Blahnik’s sleek black “Callasli” sandals.
Their minimalist style featured a timeless silhouette, with slim crossover straps across the toes and an elasticated slingback strap that kept the design sleek and easy to wear.
Made from nappa leather with a kid leather lining and cow leather soles, the sandals offered a luxurious finish with a smooth, polished look. They were set on 3.5-inch flared stiletto heels, adding height while still keeping the overall look relaxed.
Olivia’s black pair also shows how versatile the Callasli silhouette can be. Reese Witherspoon wore the same Manolo Blahnik Callasli sandals in dark pink, pairing hers with an archival pink Chanel Spring 1995 tweed skirt suit for a head-to-toe Elle Woods-inspired look. Wilde took the shoe in the opposite direction, using the black version to sharpen relaxed denim and a structured leather Alberta Ferretti top.
The Manolo Blahnik Callasli remains available in several colors and variations. You can shop Manolo Blahnik at Mytheresa, where several versions of the strappy slingback are offered, or browse Callasli sandals at Farfetch for additional colors and sizes.
Olivia Wilde elevates her more relaxed photocall look with the Manolo Blahnik “Callasli” sandals featuring crossover front straps, a slingback strap, and slightly flared stiletto heels (Credit: Nick Zonna / IPA / INSTARimages)
I loved how Wilde wore the black sandals with jeans, creating an edgy-chic feel. Her relaxed, straight-leg, mid-wash denim had a slightly faded, lived-in finish, adding to the casual feel of the look. The loose fit balanced the more dramatic leather top, giving the whole outfit a cool, modern edge.
Wilde paired her jeans with an Alberta Ferretti Resort 2027 top featuring structured leather tailoring and an edgy silhouette. The strapless bustier had a folded neckline and vertical paneling that hugged her torso and defined her waist before flaring into a dramatic peplum.
Sharp, asymmetrical pointed cutouts lined the hem, with intricate white crochet lace peeking out underneath. In addition, the openwork geometric pattern added a soft, feminine contrast to the tough leather.
Olivia kept the rest simple with tousled waves falling over her shoulders, a delicate bracelet, and minimal makeup, including softly defined eyes and a natural lip.
Olivia Wilde pairs black Manolo Blahnik Callasli sandals with straight-leg jeans and a sculpted Alberta Ferretti leather peplum top at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival (Credit: Nick Zonna / IPA / INSTARimages)
Olivia Wilde Wears Silver Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo Heels With Her Fendi Gown
For the premiere, Olivia Wilde went for another edgy yet more feminine and ethereal look, swapping the casual denim from the photocall for a flowing gown and barely-there metallic heels.
She slipped into another pair of open-toe sandals, this time in shiny silver, giving the look a more polished, red-carpet-ready finish. Though mostly hidden beneath the gown, Wilde wore Giuseppe Zanotti’s “Intriigo” sandals, featuring a slim strap across the toes and delicate ankle straps that crossed at the back before fastening with a rectangular buckle.
The sandals had an open pointed-toe design and around 4-inch stiletto heels, adding a sleek, elongated finish to the look.
The Intriigo has emerged as one of 2026’s most popular celebrity shoe styles, with its barely-there straps and sharp stiletto heel appearing repeatedly on the red carpet. Anya Taylor-Joy wore the Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo in glossy black patent leather, while Renate Reinsve stepped out in a striking red pair. Jennifer Garner and Bella Hadid have also worn metallic-gold versions, making Wilde’s silver sandals another addition to the growing list of celebrity Intriigo sightings.
The Intriigo remains a major part of Giuseppe Zanotti’s sandal lineup, with Farfetch carrying the style in multiple heel heights, colors, and variations, including classic Intriigo sandals as well as embellished Jewelry and Crystal versions.
Olivia Wilde slips into a pair of metallic silver Giuseppe Zanotti “Intriigo” sandals with pointed open-toe, slim ankle straps, and stiletto heels (Credit: Nick Zonna / IPA / INSTARimages)
Wilde paired the silver heels with a dramatic Fendi Resort 2027 gown. Its structured black leather bodice was cut low across the torso, featuring a daring plunging neckline that reached down to her sternum. Thin straps extended over her shoulders, leaving her décolletage exposed before the leather top transitioned to a flowing off-white chiffon skirt that skimmed the floor.
I loved the contrast between the sleek black leather and the soft, airy chiffon. The combination made the gown both daring and romantic!
Wilde finished the look with soft curls cascading around her shoulders and minimal makeup for a fresh, natural finish.
De La Paix Bouton Lab-Grown Diamond Button-Back Pear-Shaped Earrings added a hint of sparkle, paired with a tennis bracelet for a delicate finishing touch.
Olivia Wilde pairs silver Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo sandals with a Fendi Resort 2027 gown featuring a plunging black leather bodice and flowing off-white chiffon skirt at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival (Credit: Nick Zonna / IPA / INSTARimages)
Olivia Wilde’s Shoe Style: From Minimal Sandals to Statement Heels
Across premieres, photocalls, and off-duty appearances, Olivia Wilde tends to let the shoes sharpen the mood of the outfit—whether that means barely-there sandals with tailoring, metallic heels with eveningwear, or something more unexpected with a softer dress.
👠 Explore Olivia Wilde’s Best Shoe Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’7″ (170.2 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 8, Wilde has stepped out in footwear from designers including Casadei, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Charlotte Olympia, and Brian Atwood.
- 👟 See how she styled Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 sneakers with an Officine Générale suit before changing into sleek Giuseppe Zanotti mules with a romantic Chloé look while promoting The Invite in New York.
- 🤠 Her Sundance cowboy-boot moment paired slouchy gray ostrich-leather boots with a black Dolce Gabbana lace gown, giving the delicate dress a more rebellious finish.
- 🖤 Wilde’s daring Galvan cutout gown at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony was grounded with towering black Aquazzura strappy sandals, while another look paired Carolina Herrera velvet with Jimmy Choo Gaia platforms.
- ✨ Her Jimmy Choo Thyra sandals offered another take on dramatic evening footwear, pairing a leg-lengthening metallic heel with a plunging Valentino dress.
- 🌿 Her Zimmermann look at Paris Fashion Week showed the softer side of her style, combining a ruffled bohemian dress with braided heels rather than the sharper pumps and platforms she often favors.