On May 5, 2016, Karrueche Tran arrived at Universal Studios in Los Angeles for an appearance on “Extra,” wearing a simple gray-and-black outfit that put the focus squarely on her shoes: Saint Laurent’s striped “Paloma” ankle-cuff sandals.
The actress paired the metallic-striped heels with a sleeveless gray high-neck top and a black leather mini skirt, creating a mostly neutral backdrop for the graphic Saint Laurent sandals. During the interview, Tran also discussed her Daytime Emmy win, her TxK clothing collection, the online series “Relationship Status,” and her upcoming 28th birthday.
Karrueche Tran exudes effortless confidence in a sleek monochrome outfit, pairing her leather mini skirt with statement striped heels and a structured Givenchy handbag
Tran kept the clothing streamlined in a sleeveless gray high-neck top and black leather mini skirt. The short hemline also left the sandals’ wide ankle cuffs fully visible, making the footwear one of the look’s strongest elements.
She finished the look with a structured Givenchy handbag, stud earrings, Cartier bracelets, rings, and other delicate hand jewelry. Side-swept curls and neutral makeup kept the styling polished without competing with the graphic footwear.
Karrueche Tran arriving at Universal Studios for an appearance on “Extra” on May 5, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
The standout detail was Tran’s Saint Laurent “Paloma” sandals. The black suede style features contrasting metallic silver stripes, wide adjustable ankle cuffs, slim stiletto heels, and an approximately 4.5-inch heel. Against the otherwise restrained gray-and-black outfit, the striped design gave the look its most distinctive detail.
Karrueche Tran stuns in striped Saint Laurent “Paloma” sandals paired with a black leather mini skirt and a chic Givenchy handbag
Karrueche Tran showcases her flawless white pedicure in bold Saint Laurent “Paloma” striped ankle-strap sandals, featuring sleek stiletto heels and statement cuffs
The Paloma sandals weren’t Tran’s only memorable Saint Laurent shoe choice. In another appearance, she left “The Wendy Williams Show” wearing Saint Laurent “Opyum” pumps with the label’s sculptural YSL-logo heels, pairing them with an oversized blazer.
By the time Tran wore them in 2016, Saint Laurent’s striped “Paloma” sandals were already a familiar celebrity shoe. Introduced for Spring 2013, the graphic suede-and-metallic design had previously appeared on stars including Heidi Klum, Miley Cyrus, and Kelly Rowland.
Jada Pinkett Smith brightens the red carpet in a flowing yellow Miu Miu halter gown, finished with a metallic Kara Ross box clutch and black-and-gold Saint Laurent “Paloma” ankle-cuff sandals at the New York premiere of ‘Free Angela and All Political Prisoners’ held at The Schomburg Center Langston Hughes Auditorium in New York City on April 3, 2013 (Credit: PNP / WENN)
Named for Paloma Picasso, one of Yves Saint Laurent’s influential muses, the Paloma sandals combined wide ankle cuffs with bold metallic stripes and towering heels. Tran’s black-and-silver version is an archival design from that earlier Saint Laurent collection.
Saint Laurent “Paloma” sandals in black suede with metallic silver stripes, wide buckled ankle cuffs, and slim stiletto heels