Lili Reinhart Pairs Archival Elie Saab With Crystal Aquazzura Heels for The Love Hypothesis Premiere

On September 16, 2026, Lili Reinhart leaned into romantic, early-2000s glamour for the New York premiere of The Love Hypothesis at The Forum at Columbia University. She stepped onto the red carpet in an archival pink-and-green Elie Saab gown from Spring 2004, finishing the look with crystal-embellished pink Aquazzura heels.

The film follows PhD student Olive Smith (Reinhart) and professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman) as a fake-dating arrangement gradually develops into something more complicated.

After the screening, Reinhart changed into a second Elie Saab look for the after-party, trading the flowing pastel gown for a crystal-covered mini dress. She stayed with Aquazzura for her footwear, this time choosing sparkling silver sandals that echoed the embellishment of her party dress.

Lili Reinhart transitions from a pink-and-green archival Elie Saab gown with crystal Aquazzura sandals to a sparkling silver mini dress and matching heels for The Love Hypothesis premiere and after-party in New York City on September 16, 2026 (Credit: Roger Wong / Marion Curtis / StarPix for Prime Video / INSTARimages)

Lili Reinhart Pairs Archival Elie Saab With Crystal Aquazzura Tell Me Sandals

Lili Reinhart’s first look combined the soft colors and delicate embellishment of early-2000s couture with barely-there crystal sandals. Standing 5′5½″ (166.4 cm) with a US shoe size 9, Reinhart has repeatedly worn slender strappy heels on the red carpet, and the open design of her Aquazzura sandals kept the long gown visually light.

Her pink Aquazzura “Tell Me” sandals were crafted in Italy from shiny satin and featured slim crystal-covered straps crossing over the toes. An adjustable ankle strap secured the sandals, while the pointed open toes and narrow stiletto heels added height without competing with the gown.

The Tell Me has also appeared elsewhere on the celebrity red carpet: Daisy Edgar-Jones wore the same Aquazzura sandal style in metallic pale gold at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

A close-up of Lili Reinhart’s pink Aquazzura Tell Me sandals reveals the crystal-covered crisscross straps, slim ankle strap, and narrow stiletto heels beneath her embroidered Elie Saab gown (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Reinhart paired the sandals with a pastel pink chiffon gown from Elie Saab’s Spring 2004 Haute Couture collection. The archival design featured a sculpted plunging neckline and ribbon-like shoulder ties that extended down the back and sides, creating long panels that moved alongside the skirt.

Green floral and leaf appliqués, crystals, and embroidery covered the bodice before becoming more scattered across the flowing floor-length skirt. Gathering at the hip created an asymmetric drape, while the pink-and-green palette gave the heavily embellished gown a softer finish.

Reinhart kept her accessories restrained, leaving her neck bare and wearing delicate rings. Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves, with soft pink makeup complementing the pastel colors of the dress.

Lili Reinhart wears an archival Elie Saab Spring 2004 Haute Couture gown featuring pastel pink chiffon, green floral embroidery, crystal embellishments, ribbon shoulder ties, and an asymmetric flowing skirt (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Lili Reinhart Changes Into Silver Aquazzura Heels and a Crystal Elie Saab Mini Dress

For the after-party, Reinhart shifted from soft pastel romance to head-to-toe silver sparkle. The celebration came just three days after her 30th birthday on September 13, and she was photographed with a birthday cake decorated for The Love Hypothesis.

Instead of her pink Tell Me sandals, Reinhart wore silver Aquazzura Sunshine Plexi 105 sandals. The high-heeled evening shoes combined metallic silver tones with slender crystal-embellished straps, extending the shimmer of her dress all the way to her feet.

The sandals fit naturally into Aquazzura’s long-running approach to jeweled evening footwear. The label has produced numerous crystal-heavy designs, including the Aquazzura Tequila heels worn by celebrities on the red carpet.

Lili Reinhart’s silver Aquazzura Sunshine Plexi 105 sandals feature delicate crystal-covered straps and slim high heels, complementing the heavily embellished dress she wore to The Love Hypothesis after-party (Credit: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Prime Video / INSTARimages)

Reinhart paired the heels with a heavily embellished Elie Saab mini dress covered in crystals, sequins, and intricate beadwork arranged in swirling patterns. The semi-sheer design featured a sculpted plunging neckline framed by thin shoulder straps, while the fitted silhouette ended in a short scalloped hem.

Rather than introducing another color or contrasting accessory, the silver sandals continued the dress’s reflective finish, making the footwear part of the overall embellished look.

Reinhart again kept her jewelry minimal, wearing delicate rings and letting the crystals and beadwork provide most of the sparkle. Loose blonde waves and glossy pink makeup softened the high-shine party look.

Lili Reinhart celebrates her 30th birthday during The Love Hypothesis festivities in a crystal- and bead-covered Elie Saab mini dress, completing her second embellished look of the night (Credit: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Prime Video / INSTARimages)

Why Aquazzura Heels Keep Returning to the Red Carpet

Lili Reinhart’s two-shoe evening captures much of Aquazzura’s appeal: the heels can sparkle enough to hold their own beside an embellished gown without overwhelming it. That balance of decorative detail, elegant proportions, and wearability has made the Florence-based label a recurring red-carpet choice.

Founded in Florence in 2011 by Edgardo Osorio and Ricardo D’Almeida, Aquazzura was developed with comfort as part of its design philosophy rather than an afterthought. Working with Italian artisans and experts in human anatomy, the founders focused on balance and construction while retaining the slender stilettos, barely-there straps, metallic finishes, and embellishments associated with evening shoes.

That combination shows up across some of Aquazzura’s best-known designs. The crystal-covered Tequila heels have been worn by stars including Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Nicky Hilton, and Scarlett Johansson, and they move easily between sequined mini dresses and full-length red-carpet gowns.

The label’s celebrity following also extends well beyond Hollywood. Meghan Markle wore nude Aquazzura Matilde pumps for her 2017 engagement announcement and has returned to the brand for royal appearances in Deneuve, Portrait of a Lady, Rendez Vous, and Purist heels.

Aquazzura’s designs can be remarkably restrained, too. Scarlett Johansson’s barely-there Aquazzura Minimalist sandals show the brand’s quieter side, using slender black straps and a stiletto heel to complement rather than compete with a strapless Dior gown.

For a more overtly glamorous interpretation, Taylor Swift paired bronze Aquazzura Tequila sandals with a gold Maria Lucia Hohan gown, with tonal crystals turning the delicate straps into jewelry for the feet.

From barely-there sandals to crystal-covered statement heels, Aquazzura’s recurring place in celebrity wardrobes comes down to that range: shoes designed to make an impact while still working with the clothes above them.

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