The red-carpet look almost demands statement heels to complement the fancy gowns and other accessories. But at the Tony Awards on Sunday night in New York, Brooke Shields stole the spotlight with a flat. Stepping out in a pair of sunny Crocs that matched her bright yellow Monique Lhuillier gown, the star made no apologies for her bold and sure-to-be controversial footwear choice.
She even playfully lifted her dress to reveal the practical clogs to reporters. “I’ve got two theatre-loving shoes on,” she declared to the Associated Press. “Fashion need not be constrained by rigid rules; its beauty lies in its fluidity.
The originality, innovation, amalgamation of styles and accessories, and exploration of unprecedented looks are imperative,” point out Aanchal Bubber Mehta and Sanjana Bubber, head designers and co-founders of Bubber Couture. They add, “Crocs starkly contrast with the daintiness, femininity, and softness represented by a dress. The juxtaposition of a luxurious and feminine dress with cumbersome yet comfortable resin shoes makes an ensemble memorable.
” Fashion designer Anant Sethi feels Shields’ choice conveys a message to the industry. “It challenges the conventional expectations of red-carpet attire and encourages a more inclusive and versatile approach to high fashion,” he says. Shields explained her footwear decision, revealing she had undergone foot surgery just days before the event.
“Broadway gave me these broken feet, and now I’m fixi.