Eva Longoria’s PVC Gianvito Rossi Slingbacks Perfectly Balance Her Dramatic Alberta Ferretti Mini Dress

Eva Longoria paired a sculptural black mini dress with barely-there PVC heels at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1, 2019.

Her asymmetrical Alberta Ferretti Spring 2019 Couture mini dress was balanced by Gianvito Rossi’s Bow-Trim 105 slingback pumps, a peep-toe design combining translucent burgundy-tinted PVC with glossy black patent leather.

Eva Longoria pairs an asymmetrical Alberta Ferretti Spring 2019 Couture mini dress with Gianvito Rossi Bow-Trim 105 PVC slingback pumps at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on May 1, 2019 (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

The strapless black dress featured a fitted bodice and sculptural satin ruffles, with an oversized bow and cascading asymmetrical drape shaping the high-low skirt. Longoria carried a structured black Rossoyuki clutch, while the dress’s high-cut front briefly revealed her black undergarment as she walked the red carpet.

The sculptural Alberta Ferretti design combines a strapless fitted bodice with an oversized bow, cascading ruffle, and dramatically asymmetrical hem

Longoria has returned to Alberta Ferretti for other major red-carpet appearances. At the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, she paired a black ruffled Alberta Ferretti gown with crystal-embellished Aquazzura Moon sandals, another example of her preference for high, streamlined heels beneath more elaborate eveningwear.

For footwear in Las Vegas, Longoria chose Gianvito Rossi’s Bow-Trim 105 pumps with translucent wine-tinted PVC uppers and glossy black patent-leather trim. The design combines a peep toe, slingback construction, approximately 105mm stiletto heel, and an angular patent-leather bow positioned at the side.

Longoria’s translucent Gianvito Rossi slingbacks keep the footwear visually light beneath the dramatic asymmetrical volume of her Alberta Ferretti dress

At 5 feet ½ inch (153.7 cm) tall with a US shoe size 6, Longoria frequently turns to high stilettos and streamlined sandals for red-carpet dressing. Gianvito Rossi is a recurring label in her footwear rotation: she has also worn the designer’s minimalist black Portofino sandals with both a fitted dress and tailored separates.

A closer look at the sculptural ruffle and strapless neckline of Longoria’s black Alberta Ferretti Spring 2019 Couture dress

The contrast between the dress and shoes is what makes the pairing interesting. Alberta Ferretti builds volume through bows, ruffles, and asymmetrical satin draping, while Gianvito Rossi uses transparency to reduce the visual weight of the footwear.

Like other clear and transparent heels, the burgundy-tinted PVC leaves much of the foot visible, while the black patent trim, slim stiletto heel, and sculptural bow pick up the details of the dress without competing with them.

A Closer Look at Gianvito Rossi’s Bow-Trim 105 PVC Slingback Pumps

The Bow-Trim 105 brings several footwear elements together in one design: a translucent upper, peep toe, slingback heel strap, narrow stiletto, and oversized patent bow. Unlike a conventional black pump, the tinted PVC lets the wearer’s foot remain visible, while the dark edging gives the shoe a defined silhouette.

Gianvito Rossi’s Bow-Trim 105 pump pairs a translucent PVC upper with black patent-leather trim, an angular side bow, peep toe, and slender stiletto heel

The Bow-Trim 105’s translucent construction exposes much of the foot while black patent bows and slingback detailing define the silhouette

The transparent construction is particularly effective with Longoria’s black dress because it avoids adding another solid block of color below the asymmetrical hem. Instead, the patent-leather bow provides a visual connection to the oversized bow and black satin detailing above.

On foot, the wine-tinted PVC creates a semi-transparent upper, contrasted by the black patent-leather bow, slingback, and narrow stiletto heel

Why Gianvito Rossi Heels Remain a Celebrity Red-Carpet Favorite

Eva Longoria’s Bow-Trim 105 slingbacks capture much of what has made Gianvito Rossi a recurring choice for celebrities and stylists: the shoes are distinctive without overwhelming the clothes. Whether the design is a transparent Plexi pump, a barely-there Portofino sandal, or a classic pointed-toe stiletto, the brand relies on clean lines, carefully considered proportions, and restrained detailing that works with both elaborate couture and minimalist tailoring.

Founded in Milan in 2006, Gianvito Rossi combines a contemporary, less-is-more aesthetic with Italian shoemaking traditions rooted in San Mauro Pascoli, Emilia-Romagna. The designer has described his approach as a balance between aesthetics and function, with particular attention to proportion and how a shoe sits on the foot.

That versatility helps explain the label’s staying power on the red carpet. Transparent Plexi styles can visually recede beneath a statement gown, minimalist sandals add height without introducing another competing design element, and classic pumps work just as naturally with tailored separates. Longoria’s translucent Bow-Trim heels follow the same principle: their wine-tinted PVC keeps much of the foot visible, while the black patent bow adds just enough structure and detail to connect them to the sculptural Alberta Ferretti dress above.