Zoe Saldana Dons Two Saint Laurent Shoe Styles to Cannes Film Festival 2024

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Zoe Saldana attended the “Emilia Perez” film party and photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals over the weekend in two pairs of Saint Laurent heels. For the occasions, the star donned the brand’s Carole sandals in crepe satin and Dune slingback pumps in brown patent leather.

“Emilia Perez” Film Party

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Zoe Saldana attends the "Emilia Perez" film party at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2024 in Cannes, France.
A closer look at Zoe Saldana‘s shoes at the “Emilia Perez” film party at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18.

On Saturday night, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” actress arrived to the film party in a full look from Saint Laurent. The star wore the brand’s bright red chain triangle bikini top underneath Saint Laurent’s cut-out dress in a black jersey voile. Additionally, Saldana accessorized with the designer’s oval buckle belt in black crocodile-embossed leather.

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Zoe Saldana attends the "Emilia Perez" film party at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2024 in Cannes, France.
Zoe Saldana at the “Emilia Perez” film party at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18.

“Emilia Perez” Photocall

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Zoe Saldana attends the "Emilia Perez" Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
A closer look at Zoe Saldana’s Saint Laurent shoes at the “Emilia Perez” photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19.

For Sunday’s photocall, Saldana also arrived in a head-to-toe look from Saint Laurent. The star wore the brand’s double-breasted jacket in a grey gabardine, a long-sleeved draped backless bodysuit in a matching grey silk chiffon and an extra fine sheer silk pencil skirt in a light grey silk. To accessorize, Saldana paired her look with sheer black tights and several pieces of De Beers jewelry.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Zoe Saldana attends the "Emilia Perez" Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Zoe Saldana at the “Emilia Perez” photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19.

Saldana arrived to this year’s Canes Film Festival for the premiere and promotion of her latest film “Emilia Perez” alongside titular cast member Karla Sofía Gascón and supporting actors Selena Gomez and Édgar Ramírez. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the musical crime comedy follows Saldana after she gets an unexpected offer regarding a feared cartel boss’ retirement.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: (L-R) Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofía Gascón attend the "Emilia Perez" Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
(L-R): Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofía Gascón at the “Emilia Perez” photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19.

About the Shoes

Saint Laurent Dune slingback pumps, Zoe Saldana, Cannes Film Festival 2024, Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent Dune slingback pumps

Made in Italy, the Saint Laurent Dune slingback pumps are crafted from a brown calfskin leather with a glossy patent finish. Additionally, the shoes feature a pointed-toe silhouette, slingback strap with a tortoiseshell buckle closure, low square-cut vamp and flared 4.3-inch heel.

Zoe Saldana, Cannes Film Festival 2024, Saint Laurent Carole sandals, Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent Carole sandals

Also made in Italy, the Saint Laurent Carole sandals are designed with a luxurious black crepe satin textile and square-toe silhouette. The peep-toe shoes feature a slightly curved 4-inch stiletto heel, slingback strap detail and two crystal-adorned buckle closures.

Saint Laurent: Designer Footwear

Often worn by celebrities to red carpet premieres and other high-profile events, the luxury designer is known for producing classic silhouettes with a modern twist. To elevate its robust collection of footwear styles, the brand will often craft its shoes with whimsical adornments, bold colorways and unique textiles.

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