Kirsten Dunst Offsets Valentino Couture Volume With Aquazzura Sandals

Kirsten Dunst paired a Valentino haute couture ensemble with Aquazzura’s Alex Sandal 85 heels at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday. The event, held at London’s Royal Festival Hall, also saw her husband, Jesse Plemons, nominated for the Leading Actor award for his role in “Bugonia.”

A Stylish Pairing at the BAFTAs

Dunst’s footwear choice, the Aquazzura Alex Sandal 85, complemented her Valentino look. The sandal is a black satin slingback featuring an 85mm stiletto heel, slim crossover straps, and a side buckle. The design allowed her black pedicure to be visible, maintaining an open-toe silhouette.

Did You Know? Aquazzura currently lists the $895 Alex Sandal 85 within its Alex Rivière x Aquazzura edit, a capsule collection that began with the resort 2025 line and continued into resort 2026.

The overall look consisted of Valentino spring 2026 couture look 37: a full-length black skirt with a back slit, a cream V-neck bodice, and a cropped pink moiré jacket. She accessorized with a small black Valentino Devain napa shoulder bag and diamond jewellery.

A Continued Collaboration

This appearance continues a recent trend for Dunst, who previously wore a Valentino spring 2026 look, including black snake-embellished mules, at the label’s haute couture show in Paris in late January. Aquazzura has also recently reintroduced its Love Affair pump in a mesh upper, a style favored by other celebrities like Amal Clooney and Emma Stone.

Expert Insight: The prevalence of fine-strap heels on recent red carpets suggests a shift towards minimalist elegance in celebrity footwear choices, prioritizing subtle sophistication over bolder statements.

Inside Royal Festival Hall, Dunst was present to support Plemons, who was nominated for his performance in “Bugonia.” However, the Leading Actor award ultimately went to Robert Aramayo for “I Swear.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What shoes did Kirsten Dunst wear to the BAFTAs?

Kirsten Dunst wore Aquazzura’s Alex Sandal 85 in black to the 79th BAFTA Film Awards.

What was Jesse Plemons nominated for at the BAFTAs?

Jesse Plemons was nominated for the Leading Actor award for his performance in “Bugonia.”

What designer created Kirsten Dunst’s outfit?

Kirsten Dunst wore a Valentino spring 2026 couture look.

As minimalist sandal styles continue to gain traction on red carpets, will we see more celebrities embracing understated elegance in their footwear choices?