At the UK series three premiere of Top Boy at Hackney Picturehouse in London on September 4, 2019, Leigh-Anne Pinnock paired a mint-green Ana Ljubinković pantsuit with the corset-laced version of Gianvito Rossi’s Portofino sandals.
Standing 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm), the Little Mix singer has often used statement heels and platforms to add height without playing it safe with her footwear. Her YNS shoe archive ranges from towering Iron Fist platform boots to metallic Gucci platform espadrilles, while the slender Portofino stilettos offered a more refined counterpoint to the elaborate tailoring of this look.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock wears an emerald-green Ana Ljubinković Fall 2019 pantsuit featuring white floral lace trim, corset-style cutouts, black bows, and dramatically split trouser legs
The black patent-leather heels were a more elaborate take on the Italian designer’s signature barely-there Portofino silhouette, replacing the simpler ankle treatment with a lace-up backstay inspired by corsetry.
The open-toe design gave Pinnock’s highly detailed tailoring a relatively streamlined base while the black patent leather picked up the darker accents running through her trousers.
Styled by Zack Tate and Jamie McFarland, Pinnock’s mint-green suit came from Serbian designer Ana Ljubinković’s Fall 2019 ready-to-wear collection. White floral lace softened the jacket lapels, while the split trouser legs incorporated sheer black net panels and decorative black bows around the knees and lower legs. She completed the look with a yellow-gold Cartier Love necklace set with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds, minimal rings, voluminous natural curls, and glowing nude-toned makeup.
Pinnock attended the premiere with Andre Gray, who was then playing professional football for Watford.
Andre Gray joins Leigh-Anne Pinnock on the red carpet, where the intricate lace and crisscross detailing of her Ana Ljubinković suit contrasts with his all-black look
Made in Italy from black patent calf leather, Pinnock’s Gianvito Rossi sandals feature a slim toe band, high stiletto heel, and an ankle strap that fastens with a buckle.
Their defining detail is the corset-style lacing running up the back of the ankle, distinguishing this seasonal Portofino variation from the label’s more familiar minimalist version.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock wore Gianvito Rossi leather sandals with corset-laced backstay on the red carpet at the UK series three premiere of Top Boy held at the Hackney Picturehouse in London, England, on September 4, 2019 (Credit: Mario Mitsis / WENN)
Originally priced at about $682, Pinnock’s corset-laced Portofino sandals were a seasonal variation and are no longer part of Gianvito Rossi’s current retail lineup. The Portofino itself, however, remains one of the designer’s enduring sandal silhouettes.
As of July 2026, Farfetch carried new Portofino styles in several heel heights and finishes, including leather, suede, metallic leather, glitter, and velvet, with many versions priced around $950 before discounts.
Finding Pinnock’s exact black patent Corset Portofino is more difficult. That version is now primarily a resale find, while pre-owned Portofino sandals more broadly appeared on Farfetch from roughly $140 to $738 in July 2026. Prices for the exact corset style will depend on size, condition, color, and availability.
Gianvito Rossi’s black patent corset Portofino sandals feature a slim toe strap, buckle-fastened ankle strap, stiletto heel, and distinctive lace-up backstay
The Top Boy premiere was not Pinnock’s only outing in the Corset Portofino sandals. She had already worn the same black patent pair with her Little Mix bandmates Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, and Jade Thirlwall at the Global Awards in London on March 7, 2019.
Little Mix members Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards coordinate in black at the 2019 Global Awards, with Pinnock wearing her Gianvito Rossi Corset Portofino sandals on March 7, 2019, in London, England
Why Gianvito Rossi’s Portofino Sandals Remain a Celebrity Favorite
The appeal of Gianvito Rossi’s Portofino sandal is its restraint. Its slim toe strap and carefully positioned ankle strap leave much of the foot exposed, creating a leg-lengthening effect without competing with the clothes above it. On classic versions, the high back and distinctive round, suede-covered buckle keep the fastening visually discreet and preserve the sandal’s clean lines.
That simplicity also explains why the Portofino appears with such different celebrity looks. A slender stiletto gives it the polish expected of a red-carpet shoe, while the minimal upper works with everything from elaborate gowns and bold prints to cocktail dresses and tailored separates. For stylists, it is the kind of heel that can finish an outfit without becoming another focal point—a quality that has helped the Portofino endure well beyond the seasonal corset-laced version worn by Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
👠 Explore Gianvito Rossi Portofino Celebrity Shoe Moments:
- ✨ See how celebrities including Camila Cabello, Margot Robbie, Karlie Kloss, and Julianne Moore have styled Gianvito Rossi’s Portofino sandals, from metallic evening heels to classic black versions of the minimalist ankle-strap silhouette.
- 🖤 Revisit Kendall Jenner’s black suede Portofino sandals at Vogue Paris’ 95th anniversary party, where the pared-back heels gave her dramatic couture gown a clean, understated finish.
- ❤️ See Demi Lovato’s red velvet Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals, a richer, more tactile interpretation of the two-strap stiletto that she repeatedly returned to for red-carpet and off-duty looks.
- 🌈 Cobie Smulders paired red velvet Portofino sandals with a colorful Emilio Pucci two-piece at the Friends From College premiere, letting the streamlined shoes ground the print-heavy outfit.
- 🖤 Eva Longoria demonstrated the versatility of black suede Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals, wearing the open-toe, circular-buckle design with polished dresses and travel-ready looks.