Katie Holmes Proves Why the Manolo Blahnik Lurum Mule Is the Ultimate Evening Shoe

At the opening night of the 2019 New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall in New York City’s Lincoln Center on September 27, 2019, Katie Holmes paired one of Marc Jacobs’ most romantic Fall 2019 runway looks with a shoe that has since become one of Manolo Blahnik’s signature evening styles.

Her black satin Manolo Blahnik Lurum mules balanced the softness of her Victorian-inspired separates with sparkling crystal embellishments, proving how a well-chosen pair of shoes can anchor an otherwise delicate outfit.

Katie Holmes stepped out to enjoy the opening night of the 2019 New York Film Festival and a screening of The Irishman at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City on September 27, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Avalon / Jeff Grossman / Chloe Bell / Future Image / Andres Otero)

Styled by Julia von Boehm, Holmes wore coordinating separates from Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2019 collection.

The sheer cotton-gauze blouse featured pintuck pleats, a sharp satin point collar, and black velvet pussy-bow ties that echoed the collection’s Victorian influences.

Katie Holmes wearing a blouse made from sheer cotton gauze with a smart satin point collar, pintuck pleats down the front and striking black velvet pussy-bow neck ties

Rather than relying on a traditional evening gown, she paired it with the collection’s matching A-line midi skirt, combining semi-sheer tulle with black leaf-shaped guipure lace and tonal sequins for added texture and movement.

Katie Holmes’ sequined black midi skirt is crafted from leaf-shaped guipure lace that sits at the waist and falls to an elegant A-line silhouette over tonal mesh lining

A black velvet Giuseppe Zanotti Cleopatra clutch with a crystal frame and archival emerald drop earrings from Fred Leighton added rich color and texture without competing with the intricate Marc Jacobs ensemble.

Katie Holmes showed off her feet in Lurum embellished satin mules from Manolo Blahnik

Holmes finished the look with black satin Manolo Blahnik Lurum mules, distinguished by their pointed toes, elegant 90 mm (3.5-inch) stiletto heels, and the crystal-covered vine that curves across the front strap and vamp.

Why the Manolo Blahnik Lurum Remains One of the Brand’s Signature Evening Shoes

Introduced as part of the brand’s evening collection, the Lurum has become one of Manolo Blahnik’s flagship designs alongside the Hangisi and Maysale.

Rather than being a limited-edition style, it remains in regular production in multiple satin colorways—including black, champagne, emerald, grey, pink, navy, and white—as well as flat and lower-heel variations.

As of July 2026, new Lurum mules are listed by luxury retailers such as Farfetch from $2,580, while pre-owned pairs are also available, with examples starting around $1,866, reflecting the style’s enduring demand among collectors and eveningwear enthusiasts.

The Manolo Blahnik Lurum combines a pointed-toe satin mule with the brand’s signature crystal-encrusted vine, creating one of its most recognizable modern evening shoe designs

Holmes wore several memorable designer shoes throughout 2019, moving from embellished satin mules at the New York Film Festival to lace booties at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala and custom satin pumps at the Met Gala.

Katie Holmes Paired Maison Mayle With Dolce Gabbana Lace Booties at the American Ballet Theatre Gala

Katie Holmes was joined by her mother Kathleen Stothers-Holmes at the American Ballet Theatre 2019 Spring Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House on May 20, 2019, in New York City

For the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala at the Metropolitan Opera House on May 20, 2019, Holmes chose a dark floral silk tea-length dress from New York label Maison Mayle and finished the look with black Dolce Gabbana floral lace booties.

The open-toe boots combined sheer lace panels with a delicate floral pattern, complementing the romantic mood of the dress without overpowering it.

Katie Holmes paired a romantic Maison Mayle floral silk dress with black Dolce Gabbana floral lace booties, contrasting the soft, flowing silhouette with intricately detailed open-toe ankle boots

Katie Holmes Completed Her Zac Posen Met Gala Gown With Custom Jimmy Choo Satin Heels

A few weeks earlier, Holmes embraced a dramatically different aesthetic for the 2019 Met Gala, exchanging understated florals for one of the evening’s most sculptural custom gowns.

At the 2019 Met Gala celebrating “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” Holmes wore a custom liquid-satin Zac Posen gown featuring dramatic 3D-printed collar details developed with GE Additive and Protolabs.

Rather than drawing attention away from the sculptural dress, she paired it with custom-dyed satin Jimmy Choo heels, Lorraine Schwartz sapphire jewelry, and a structured Tyler Ellis clutch that maintained the monochromatic palette.

Katie Holmes wore a custom Zac Posen gown with dramatic 3D-printed shoulder details, complemented by custom-dyed Jimmy Choo satin heels, Lorraine Schwartz sapphire jewelry, and a Tyler Ellis clutch at the 2019 Met Gala on May 6, 2019, in New York City

From Manolo Blahnik Heels to Gucci Loafers: Katie Holmes’ Standout Shoe Style

The embellished Manolo Blahnik mules, Dolce Gabbana lace booties, and custom Jimmy Choo heels featured here capture only one chapter of Katie Holmes’ footwear history. Across premieres, formal galas, and everyday outings in New York, she has continued to alternate between pointed pumps, polished loafers, retro sneakers, and understated flats.