Celebrities gathered at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2025 on Saturday. The stars pulled out their best footwear from a wide range of designer brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Cult Gaïa and more. Pointed toe pumps seemed to be trending this year, with Doja Cat and Emma Roberts showing off pairs that were fresh off the spring 2026 runway, introducing metal heel styles that will soon be spotted everywhere. Thong sandals made an appearance, while platform sandals had their moment, too, on stars like Angela Bassett and others. Take a look at the standout shoes from the gala below.
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Cynthia Erivo
Image Credit: Getty Images Cynthia Erivo left her go-to platform footwear at home for the elegant affair, opting for Christian Louboutin’s Metallic Silver Strass Hot Chick Pumps instead.
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Image Credit: Getty Images Demi Lovato paired a Salih Balta strapless dress with Saint Laurent Amalia slingback pumps in an olive green and brown satin crepe.
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Ryan Destiny
Image Credit: Getty Images Ryan Destiny stood out thanks to Cult Gaia’s Cassidy sandal in gold, which retails for $698. The shoe is a sculptural heeled flower sandal with a calla lily structural detail on the upper and is made from metallic leather.
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Doja Cat
Image Credit: Getty Images Doja Cat was outfitted in Gucci for the event, wearing the fashion house’s spring 2026 pointed toe pumps in black with a gold metal heel.
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Angela Bassett
Image Credit: Getty Images Angela Bassett went for Saint Laurent Tribute platform sandal with intertwining straps and an exposed heel.
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Tallulah Willis
Image Credit: Getty Images Tallulah Willis arrived at the event wearing a sheer Gucci dress in black with Gucci’s metallic gold chunky platform sandals.
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Emma Roberts
Image Credit: Getty Images Emma Roberts also opted for Gucci’s spring 2026 beige pointed toe pumps.
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Dixie D’Amelio
Image Credit: Getty Images Dixie D’Amelio paired a sheer and featured look with chunky Gucci platform sandals in a metallic silver finish.
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Hannah Einbinder
Image Credit: Getty Images Hannah Einbinder opted for the Valentino Garavani Panthea Goatskin Pumps 105mm, which feature a pleated design on the upper an an enameled feline head adorned with Swarovski crystals at the vamp. The shoes retail for $1,600.
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Soo Joo Park
Image Credit: Getty Images Soo Joo Park wore the Saint Laurent Apolline slingback pumps in black patent leather.
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Kim Petras
Image Credit: Getty Images Petras was another guest who opted for Gucci footwear. She wore the spring 2026 pointed toe pumps in beige with a silver heel.
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Alex Consani
Image Credit: Getty Images Alex Consani wore a pair of beige pointed toe Gucci pumps with a silver metal heel.
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Gaia Repossi
Image Credit: Getty Images Gaia Repossi wore Alaïa heel thong mules in velvet.
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Damson Idris
Image Credit: Getty Images Damson Idris represented for the men at the event, stirring clear of the traditional oxford shoe and instead optiong for Prada Leather booties in a chic gray color.