We’re going to show you 13 models of shoes that shone on the big screen (some became a fashion trend)

The world of cinema managed to boost the careers of many actors and told stories that became classics, and, in addition, it also influenced the footwear industry. Intentionally or accidentally, there are models of all kinds who have become sensations in the world of fashion, after only appearing on the big screen for a few moments. Many became the most popular accessories among the female audience at the time and some remain classic and desired by women today.

Today the awesome.club will show a compilation of models of shoes, boots and sneakers that have become fashion icons after shining on the big screen. In several films, these accessories are key parts of the story. Check out!

These ruby ​​red shoes were worn by actress Judy Garland to play Dorothy Gale in the movie The Wizard of Oz1939. Instead of following the original story, in which Dorothy’s shoes are silver, they preferred to use a model with red sequins, to take full advantage of filming technology. technicolor, new at the time. Although many identical pairs were created for the film, few remain today. One was stolen in 2005 and recovered 13 years later; while another pair is on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, USA.

Inspired by the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the feature The Little Red Shoe was released in 1948. As its name suggests, the protagonists of the story were the red sneakers. Unlike the traditional ones, in white, black or pink, the intensity of the red color in these sneakers was intended to highlight the story of the ballerina, played by Moira Shearer. When wearing them, she would not stop dancing until she felt exhausted, so this accessory is vital to understanding the plot of this classic film.

Audrey Hepburn was a beautiful woman on and off screen. The iconic diva knew how to set trends in fashion, just as she did with the shoe model known as kitten heels 🇧🇷kitten heels)shoes with heels of 3 to 4 centimeters, a little lower than the pumps🇧🇷 The actress started using these shoes in the 50s, when they were already popular, but after the movie luxury doll, from 1961, this model was consecrated among the female public. Many important women and public figures started wearing them as it was considered an elegant accessory for both a formal and an informal event.

In the movie The Beauty of the Afternoon, of 1967, the main characteristic of the character Sevérine (Catherine Deneuve) was sophistication. His clothes and shoes were impeccable, including the model Belle Vivier, created in 1965 by French shoe designer Roger Vivier. Black leather shoes in style pilgrim, with low heels and a large metal buckle, became a model that caused a stir among women, but it became an icon only after its appearance in Luis Buñuel’s film. To this day, the shoe is sold by the designer’s store and, half a century later, the actress and the brand reunited in a special video.

Jennifer Gray gave a great performance as Baby Houseman, in the movie Dirty Dancing — Hot Rhythm, from 1987, and part of this success is due to the white Keds Champion sneakers worn by her. These rubber-soled canvas sneakers were created in 1916 and are considered one of the first affordable and comfortable options for women. According to the words of Emily Culp, head of marketing for the brand, by appearing in the film, sales of the Champion model increased 10 times. Currently, these sneakers are still in trend and are part of the look from artists like Taylor Swift.

The film Back to the Future II took us to the year 2015 and showed the technological advances that could have existed at the time (according to the imagination of filmmakers in the 1980s). One of the highlights was the pair of Nike MAG sneakers, worn by Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), with a futuristic design and laces that automatically adjusted to your feet. Despite its growing popularity, only in 2011 did Nike announce an auction of 1,500 pairs of this model. In 2016, the company held a new limited edition auction, with 89 pairs. In both cases, proceeds were donated to the Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease research. Currently, the brand has sneakers with automatic adjustment of the laces.

Julia Roberts, the actress who portrayed Vivian Ward in the film A beautiful woman🇧🇷 of 1990, was not only successful for its performance, but also for its look used in the long. The boots she wore were shiny leather with three-inch heels and zippers that covered her legs from ankle to knee. After the film, several brands released their own versions of boots and in different models, while one of the pair used in the film is stored in an accessories gallery. online🇧🇷

One of Forrest Gump’s (Tom Hanks) skills was running a lot, so much so that he spent several days traveling across the United States wearing a pair of Nike sneakers. Cortez Classic, which became popular again after appearing in the 1994 film. Designed in 1972 by the co-founder of the brand, Bill Bowerman, the lightness and durability of the model made it the preferred sneaker for sportsmen. Nike recently re-released the Cortez Classic, along with other options from that model, with Bella Hadid as the brand ambassador.

Who doesn’t remember the yellow outfit worn by actress Uma Thurman in the 2003 film Kill Bill: Volume 1🇧🇷 To complete the look, the actress wore a Mexico 66 sports sneaker, from the Onitsuka Tiger brand. It was created in the 1960s by Kihachiro Onitsuka for Japanese athletes. Almost four decades after its launch, the sneaker became popular again and the model with black stripes remains one of the most distinctive of the brand to this day.

The film Marie Antoinette, from 2006, shows part of the life of the Archduchess of Austria, played by Kirsten Dunst, in France in the 18th century. In one of the scenes, we find a pair of Converse sneakers, the Chuck Taylor All Star model, which would have been created in 1917. But how did this historical failure occur in the recordings? According to an interview with the director of the film, Sofia Coppola, the scene was recorded for fun, but, at the time of editing, they decided to leave these classic sneakers in the film. Obviously, the detail did not go unnoticed and even today the model is still high in the brand’s official stores.

“Hey… are you wearing the…?” That’s how Emily (Emily Blunt) was surprised by the change in look by Andy (Anne Hathaway). Everyone was surprised by the shoes worn by the protagonist of the film The devil Wears Prada, from 2006, in this scene. The leather boots that cover the knees were part of the presentation of the Chanel brand’s autumn-winter collection in 2005, which the film’s production knew how to use very well. Although it is very difficult to get boots identical to these, recently Victoria Beckham presented her own boots with characteristics similar to the model shown in the film.

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is a woman obsessed with designer shoes, but above all with the shoes of Spanish designer Manolo Blahnik. This obsession was proven in the 2008 film sex and the citywhen she uses stilettos (stiletto heels), from the Hangisi model in blue and with a square buckle with crystals. After the film was shown, the model gained popularity and was sold in a short time. These “Manolos”, inspired by the look of Napoleon Bonaparte, his wife, the Empress Josephine and his sister, Paulina Bonaparte, are available on the designer’s brand’s official website.

If we are talking about iconic shoes in the cinema, we cannot leave out the crystal shoes of one of the most famous Disney princesses, Cinderella. Of all the versions made, the 2015 film surprises with the model used by Lily James in the lead role. The shoes were designed by the company Swarowski, in collaboration with Disney, and were made of solid crystal, with 221 faces and a 6-centimeter heel. Despite the immense work of creation, the disappointment of the fans was enormous when Lily revealed in an interview that the shoes did not suit her.

Which of these models would you like to have? Do you know of other shoes displayed by characters in a movie that should be added to this list? Leave your opinion in the comments.