At the Los Angeles premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre on July 22, 2019, Maya Hawke and Margot Robbie took two different approaches to the film’s late-1960s setting — right down to their shoes.
Hawke paired an Olivier Theyskens Fall 2018 suit and satin bustier with an Epona Valley flower crown and black satin Rupert Sanderson “Balance” ankle-strap pumps. Robbie went softer in an ivory Chanel Fall 2019 Couture gown, finishing her look with metallic gold Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals and a Chanel Cruise 2018 coin-embellished bag.
Elsewhere on the red carpet, Vanessa Hudgens wore a Giorgio Armani velvet gown, while Margaret Qualley chose a custom jeweled Prada net dress.
Maya Hawke Mixes Flower-Child Details With Sharp Tailoring
Maya Hawke’s look nodded to the film’s period setting without turning into a literal costume. Her gilded Epona Valley “Field of Roses” crown brought in the flower-child reference associated with her character, while the black tailoring and pointed pumps gave the outfit a cleaner, more modern shape.
Maya Hawke’s Epona Valley “Field of Roses” crown brings a flower-child detail to her blunt bob, softly defined eyes, and coral lip
The crown softened the clean lines of Hawke’s Olivier Theyskens Fall 2018 suit, which she wore over a cream satin bustier. Rather than recreating a late-1960s look from head to toe, stylist Sarah Slutsky mixed romantic details with precise tailoring.
Maya Hawke pairs her Olivier Theyskens Fall 2018 suit and cream satin bustier with black Rupert Sanderson “Balance” ankle-strap pumps at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere
At 5 feet 8½ inches (174 cm), Maya Hawke has frequently worn pointed-toe heels on the red carpet, including bronze satin pumps with Prada at the Maestro premiere. Here, the narrow toes and high heels of the Rupert Sanderson pumps continue the long, straight line of her trousers.
The notched hems of Maya Hawke’s Olivier Theyskens trousers leave her pointed Rupert Sanderson pumps fully visible beneath the tailored suit
Maya Hawke Steps Out in Rupert Sanderson Balance Pumps
On her feet, Hawke wore Rupert Sanderson “Balance” ankle-strap pumps in black satin. Their sharply pointed toes, slim stiletto heels, and delicate ankle straps added a polished finish without competing with the flower crown or satin bustier.
A closer look at Maya Hawke’s black satin Rupert Sanderson “Balance” pumps, featuring pointed toes, stiletto heels, and slender ankle straps
One of the most recognizable details of the “Balance” pump is its ankle construction. Rather than using a simple strap attached directly to the heel counter, the upper extends upward at the back and meets a narrow strap that circles the ankle.
Rupert Sanderson “Balance” pumps in white calf leather show the style’s pointed toe, slim ankle strap, and high stiletto heel
From the back, the Rupert Sanderson “Balance” pumps reveal how the leather upper rises behind the heel to meet the slender ankle strap
Margot Robbie Takes a Softer Approach in Chanel Couture
Margot Robbie approached the same period mood from a different direction, wearing an ivory version of a Chanel Fall 2019 Couture gown that appeared in navy on the runway. The flowing dress featured a plunging neckline, sheer bishop sleeves, a front opening, and a wide waist tie.
Margot Robbie wears an ivory Chanel Fall 2019 Couture gown with a plunging neckline and sheer bishop sleeves, carrying a gold Chanel Cruise 2018 coin-embellished bag
The styling also suited Robbie’s role as Sharon Tate. Her blonde hair was swept away from her face before falling into soft curls, while warm reddish eye makeup and a glossy lip provided one of the look’s clearest period references.
Margot Robbie leans into the film’s period mood with warm reddish eye makeup, softly curled blonde hair, glossy lips, and dangling Chanel earrings
She joined co-stars Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio for photos before the screening, and the movement of her lightweight Chanel skirt occasionally revealed the metallic sandals underneath.
Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Leonardo DiCaprio share the red carpet at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Los Angeles premiere on July 22, 2019 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Margot Robbie Finishes Her Chanel Look With Jimmy Choo Minny Sandals
Robbie completed the gown with metallic gold Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals. The minimalist design consists of a narrow toe strap, slim ankle strap, and slender heel, making it an unobtrusive choice beneath the volume and movement of the Chanel dress.
At about 5 feet 5½ inches (166.4 cm), with a reported US shoe size 8.5, Margot Robbie has worn a wide range of streamlined designer heels, including styles from Aquazzura, Manolo Blahnik, Roger Vivier, Christian Louboutin, and Jimmy Choo.
Margot Robbie’s metallic gold Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals peek beneath her ivory Chanel gown, adding a delicate metallic finish to the look
The Minny was already a familiar part of Robbie’s red-carpet wardrobe. She previously paired metallic Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals with Chanel at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards, making this Chanel-and-barely-there Jimmy Choo heel combo something she had successfully returned to before.
This Los Angeles premiere pair should not be confused with the metallic Tamara Mellon “Reveal” sandals Robbie wore during the film’s Cannes promotional run. The two styles share the same barely-there approach, but they were separate shoes worn for different appearances.
Gold Chanel Accessories Tie Margot Robbie’s Look Together
The Jimmy Choo sandals also connected visually with Robbie’s accessories. Her Chanel Cruise 2018 bag was covered with overlapping gold coin embellishments and suspended from a fine chain strap, carrying the metallic accent from her shoes up through the otherwise ivory look.
Margot Robbie carries a Chanel Cruise 2018 bag covered in gold coin embellishments, coordinating with her metallic Jimmy Choo sandals
Together, Hawke and Robbie offered two distinct interpretations of the same film premiere. Hawke contrasted a romantic flower crown with Olivier Theyskens tailoring and black satin Rupert Sanderson “Balance” pumps, while Robbie paired flowing Chanel couture with delicate gold Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals and coordinating metallic accessories.
More Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Red Carpet Shoe Moments
Maya Hawke and Margot Robbie were only part of the fashion story: from Cannes to Hollywood and London, the film’s premieres brought out everything from barely-there metallic sandals to towering platforms and sharp satin mules.
🎬 Explore More Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Shoe Fashion Moments:
- 🖤 Margot Robbie paired Chanel Haute Couture with sleek black satin mules at the 2019 Cannes premiere, giving her shimmering tunic-and-trouser look a sharp, minimalist finish.
- ✨ For the Cannes photocall, Robbie switched to metallic Tamara Mellon “Reveal” sandals with a white Chanel Haute Couture dress and small ’60s-inspired braids.
- 🧡 Robbie continued the press tour in London with metallic Tabitha Simmons “Eve” sandals beneath a flowing burnt-orange Oscar de la Renta gown.
- ❤️ Adriana Lima went red from dress to shoes at the Hollywood premiere, pairing a sequined Magda Butrym halter dress with matching Christian Louboutin ankle-strap heels.
- 🌸 Rumer Willis chose minimalist Christian Louboutin “Loubi Queen” sandals with pale-pink satin, while Scout and Tallulah Willis embraced the film’s retro mood in chunky silver platforms.
- 🖤 Vanessa Hudgens grounded her floor-length Giorgio Armani velvet gown with Giuseppe Zanotti platforms, while Austin Butler complemented her in patent Chelsea boots.
- 🎞️ Elle Fanning brought classic cinema glamour to the Cannes premiere in custom Dior Couture and black pointy-toe pumps, balancing the gown’s dramatic tulle skirt with a clean, traditional shoe.
- 🔥 Lena Dunham took the opposite approach at the London premiere with towering Jimmy Choo “Liberty” platforms beneath a custom orange sequined 16ARLINGTON gown trimmed with marabou feathers.