Ana de Armas’ Blonde Press Tour Shoes: Aquazzura Sandals & Brunello Cucinelli Heels

Ana de Armas brought Marilyn Monroe’s story to the screen in Blonde, but the role also produced one of her most memorable fashion runs.

During the film’s September 2022 press tour in New York City, the Cuban actress moved between vintage-inspired dresses, shimmering tailoring, and carefully chosen heels that echoed the Old Hollywood references surrounding the film.

Ana de Armas channels vintage elegance as Norma Jeane in Blonde, wearing a classic black turtleneck and cropped white pants in a contemplative scene (Credit: Netflix)

In a Variety interview about Blonde, Ana de Armas revealed that seven months passed between her audition and the film’s greenlight.

She used that time to study Marilyn Monroe extensively, working with a dialect coach and reviewing films, interviews, recordings, and other archival material.

Her footwear was particularly worth a closer look. Alongside the Louis Vuitton looks that have become a signature part of Ana de Armas’s red-carpet style, she stepped out in sleek black pointed-toe heels with a Brunello Cucinelli sequin suit and silver Aquazzura Trouble Maker sandals with an Alessandra Rich polka-dot dress.

The appearances offered two very different approaches to press-tour dressing while keeping the focus firmly on polished, elegant shoes.

As part of the Blonde press tour, Ana de Armas also made two late-night television appearances in New York City, giving her another opportunity to move beyond her usual Louis Vuitton wardrobe. Her first stop was The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Ana de Armas Pairs a Brunello Cucinelli Sequin Suit With Black Pointed-Toe Heels

Ana de Armas in a shimmering Brunello Cucinelli three-piece suit outside the Late Show with Stephen Colbert studio in New York City on September 19, 2022 (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

We’re used to seeing Ana in a series of Louis Vuitton looks, so it was a pleasant surprise to see her change it up. This time, she wore a three-piece suit with sequin embellishments from Brunello Cucinelli’s Spring 2022 collection.

Ana wore a double-breasted jacket over a waistcoat with high-rise trousers. The sequined suit shimmered on its own, so all she needed was her diamond Hepburn choker, ear jewelry from Anita Ko, and black pointy-toe heels.

Ana de Armas wears a Brunello Cucinelli sequin-embellished double-breasted jacket and a single-breasted waistcoat (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARImages / Cover Images)

During her Late Show interview, de Armas said she didn’t think she looked like Marilyn Monroe at first, but director Andrew Dominik saw the transformation quickly—by the third take of her audition, he knew she was his Marilyn.

Growing up in Cuba, she said that she wasn’t as aware of Marilyn Monroe as she is now. “It was later on where I started watching films after studying in drama school that I realized this is Marilyn Monroe and what she meant.”

For Ana, getting the role is “almost close to a miracle.” She said that this type of role “was not supposed to come [her] way.”

And it’s not “because I’m Latina and Cuban. They don’t just exist in general. Like, this is something very, very special. So the opportunity for me to play this part was, you know, a dream.”

Ana de Armas Styles an Alessandra Rich Polka-Dot Dress With Aquazzura Trouble Maker Sandals

Ana’s second stop was at Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she oozed vintage glamour. She wore a black silk midi dress from Alessandra Rich.

It featured mutton sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, a pleated skirt, a polka-dot pattern, and a bow detail. She cinched it at the waist with an Alessandra Rich chain belt with a daisy embellishment.

Ana de Armas wears a bow-detailed pleated polka-dot silk midi dress and Aquazzura Trouble Maker sandals on her way to the Late Night with Seth Meyers studio in New York City on September 20, 2022 (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

She wore Aquazzura’s Trouble Maker sandals, available for purchase at Farfetch. These shoes were crafted from polished silver laminated nappa leather. They featured slender ankle ties, stiletto heels, and an open-toed design.

In December 2022, Florence Pugh wore the same heels with a dreamy Rodarte Fall 2022 pink dress at the British Independent Film Awards. Coincidentally, Ana de Armas teamed a beige Rodarte gown with nude Aquazzura Milagros heels at CinemaCon.

These sandals feature a barely-there silhouette and slender laces that wrap around the ankles

🎥 Emotional Reflections, Festival Firsts, and a Scene-Stealing Pup: Ana’s Heartfelt Interview on Seth Meyers

Ana told Seth Meyers that filming Blonde was “very emotional, very immersive, but also a beautiful experience.” She mentioned that it was her first time at the Venice International Film Festival, and her mother was there to support her.

The Gray Man actress also told Seth how she knew of Marilyn Monroe, but “[she] didn’t know about Norma Jeane, who was that woman playing that character.”

Seth mentioned her real-life dog Elvis making it into the film as Marilyn Monroe’s loyal companion, Mafia.

“When I watch it, I don’t know how to feel because of course it’s a very serious, important scene in the film. And then at the same time, I’m just looking at him and I’m melting,” Ana said about filming with Elvis.

Ana also never forgets to say a nice thing about director Andrew Dominik, who took a chance on her. She said that he’s “a fantastic director. He’s very thoughtful and very respectful. He was very passionate about this story, and he took it very seriously. He’s very detailed and a perfectionist, and so am I.”

Ana de Armas’ Best Shoe and Fashion Moments Beyond Blonde

From Marilyn-inspired Louis Vuitton gowns to crystal Aquazzura sandals and retro knee-high boots, Ana de Armas has built a red-carpet wardrobe where the shoes often provide the finishing point of interest. These standout appearances trace that style beyond the Blonde press tour.