Florence Pugh’s Custom Dye-to-Match Louis Vuitton Sandals at the Oscars: Monochromatic Hit or Miss?

Florence Pugh made her Academy Awards debut at the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on February 9, 2020, where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Little Women.

Although the Oscar ultimately went to Laura Dern for Marriage Story, Pugh’s custom Louis Vuitton look became one of the ceremony’s most discussed fashion moments—especially the monochromatic styling that extended all the way to her shoes.

Florence Pugh’s custom Louis Vuitton ensemble achieved a seamless monochromatic effect, with teal satin stiletto sandals dyed to match the tiered silk gown exactly at the 2020 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on February 9, 2020 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Designed by Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, her custom teal silk satin gown featured a tiered high-low ruffled skirt, delicate spaghetti straps, a plunging V-neckline, and a tonal satin belt that defined the waist.

Florence Pugh shares a laugh with fellow Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson on the red carpet at the 92nd Academy Awards, showcasing the dramatic tiered back of her custom teal Louis Vuitton gown (Credit: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

To create an uninterrupted head-to-toe palette, Louis Vuitton also produced matching satin stiletto sandals in the exact same custom dye, a styling decision that became almost as widely discussed as the dress itself.

Florence Pugh highlights the plunging neckline and Louis Vuitton’s “Goutte de Sang” diamond-and-rubellite choker, paired with a matching satin belt that ties together her custom Oscars look (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

The gown reportedly required more than 250 hours of work and about 70 meters of custom-dyed silk satin and structured taffeta. Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, Pugh finished the look with Louis Vuitton’s “Goutte de Sang” high jewelry choker, Maria Tash diamond earrings, and matching satin 100mm stiletto sandals featuring slender toe and ankle straps.

The custom dye-to-match sandals divided fashion critics at the time. Some praised the uninterrupted monochrome effect, while others felt metallic or nude heels would have provided more contrast against the bold teal satin.

The dramatic cascading ruffles of Florence Pugh’s custom Louis Vuitton gown frame the barely-there strappy sandals that peek out beneath the asymmetrical hemline (Credit: Nick Agro / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

Either way, the minimalist four-inch stilettos demanded the balance and foot support typical of red-carpet footwear designed to be worn for hours under constant photography. Later that evening, Pugh changed completely for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, swapping both the teal gown and matching sandals for a metallic silver Louis Vuitton look.

Custom-dyed Louis Vuitton satin sandals feature delicate multi-strap detailing and slender 100mm stilettos, extending the gown’s vibrant teal palette from head to toe (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Florence Pugh’s teal satin sandals were custom-made by Louis Vuitton and dyed to match her Oscars gown, so the exact pair was never released for retail.

As of August 2026, Farfetch carried a broad selection of pre-owned Louis Vuitton sandals in related silhouettes, from minimalist open-toe and ankle-strap heels to crystal-embellished, platform, and monogram styles. Prices in the available selection ranged from about $194 for 120mm leather sandals to more than $1,600 for limited Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami designs, with options such as the Barbara, Madeleine, Marbella, Unchain, Call Back, Revival, and Trinity models offering different interpretations of the house’s strappy footwear.

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Before stepping onto Hollywood’s biggest red carpet, Florence Pugh showcased a different side of her awards-season style at the 92nd Oscars Nominees Luncheon. Swapping custom teal monochrome for vibrant citrus satin, she demonstrated how a simple change in footwear transformed the mood of an equally striking Louis Vuitton-era look.

Oscar nominee Florence Pugh poses with Academy President David Rubin at the 92nd Oscars Nominees Luncheon, pairing her vibrant Monse satin dress with metallic silver Jimmy Choo Lovella sandals that add cool contrast to the citrus-orange ensemble on January 27, 2020, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, California (Credit: Phil McCarten / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

At the luncheon, stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray paired Pugh’s architectural Monse dress with metallic silver Jimmy Choo Lovella sandals instead of matching heels.

The cool-toned, reflective straps contrasted beautifully with the glossy kumquat-orange satin, creating a lighter, more relaxed daytime ensemble while retaining the elegant, barely-there silhouette that has made the Lovella one of Jimmy Choo’s enduring red-carpet favorites. It’s an illuminating comparison to her Academy Awards look, where custom dye-to-match Louis Vuitton sandals extended the monochrome styling from head to toe.

From Dye-to-Match Louis Vuitton Heels to Fearless Footwear

Florence Pugh’s teal Oscars sandals showed an early willingness to treat shoes as part of the complete fashion idea rather than a finishing touch. Her later red-carpet appearances continue that approach through metallic stilettos, crystal platforms, towering boots, and relaxed sneakers that shift with the mood of each look.