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Naomi Watts Slips on Strappy Carolina Herrera Sandal Heels at New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala 2023

The gala celebrated the Company’s 75th Anniversary and honored the Co-Founding choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.
Naomi Watts, Carolina Herrera, sandal heels, ballet, gala.
Tiffany Haddish, Lori Harvey and Chloe Fineman at Tory Burch Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show held at the American Museum of Natural History on September 11, 2023 in New York, New York.
Uma Thurman and Naomi Watts at Tory Burch Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show held at the American Museum of Natural History on September 11, 2023 in New York, New York.
Naomi Watts at Tory Burch Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show held at the American Museum of Natural History on September 11, 2023 in New York, New York.
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Naomi Watts attended the New York City Ballet’s 2023 Fall Fashion Gala held in New York yesterday.

The “Mulholland Drive” star stepped out in a pair of black Leather 80 sandal heels from Carolina Herrera. Retailing for $595, the heel was comprised of a strap-heavy construction that featured glossy patent leather uppers, red soles and rounded toes.

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Naomi Watts attends the New York City Ballet 2023 Fall Fashion Gala at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center on Oct. 05, 2023 in New York.Getty Images

Thick black straps ran across the top of Watts’ feet and around her ankles threaded through black buckle closures. 3 to 4 inch stilettos rounded out the set. Strappy sandals are an extremely versatile style beloved by many celebrities.

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Carolina Herrera Leather 80 sandals.
Carolina Herrera Leather 80 sandals. Carolina Herrera

Turning heads, Watts was outfitted in a black bell-shaped gown, also from Carolina Herrera. The garment stopped above the ankles and was crafted of sparkling black tweed trimmed with coordinating black tulle. Rounding out her look, the British thespian toted a rectangular black clutch with an emerald green closure worn with a variety of dazzling pieces of jewelry. Watts’ short blonde tresses were straightened and parted down the middle, framing her features.

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When it comes to fashion, Watts is always dressed to impress on and off the red carpet. She has a perpetually chic and classic style. She knows how to merge super-glam designers with laidback attainable separates.

Naomi Watts, Carolina Herrera, sandal heels, ballet, gala.
Naomi Watts attends the New York City Ballet 2023 Fall Fashion Gala at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center on Oct. 05, 2023 in New York.GC Images

Countering her wardrobe’s high opulence are wearable pieces designed by Zimmerman, Miu Miu, Magda Butrym and The Vampire’s Wife. As for footwear, Watts tends to gravitate towards loafers, block-heeled sandals, sneakers and a variety of pumps.

The New York City Ballet’s 2023 Fall Fashion Gala was held at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center on Oct. 5. The gala celebrated the Company’s 75th Anniversary and honored the Co-Founding choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Notable attendees at the fashionable event included Naomi Watts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vanessa Williams, Diane Kruger, Ariana DeBose, Matthew Broderick, Zac Posen, Christy Turlington and Andy Cohen among others.

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Amina Ayoud is an Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to breaking fashion and shoe releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic.

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