Kristen Stewart's Red Carpet Rebellion: A History of Sneakers
Kristen Stewart has long defied red carpet dress codes by wearing sneakers. In 2018 at Cannes, she went barefoot in protest of the ban on flats. Her go-to sneaker is the Converse Chuck Taylor, first worn at the 2009 VMAs with a Yigal Azrouël dress. Stylist Tara Swennen notes the shoes add sophistication and rebellion. Stewart also wears Adidas Sambas and Nike Cortez. Her consistent sneaker choice makes her red carpet looks feel authentic and individualistic.
Key facts
- Kristen Stewart wore sneakers on the red carpet since 2009 VMAs.
- In 2018 Cannes, she went barefoot to protest the flats ban.
- Her signature sneaker is Converse Chuck Taylors.
- Stylist Tara Swennen says sneakers add sophistication and rebellion.
- She also wears Adidas Sambas and Nike Cortez.
- Stewart pairs sneakers with formal gowns, often by Chanel.
Entities
Artists
- Kristen Stewart
- Tara Swennen
Institutions
- Chanel
- MTV
- Converse
- Adidas
- Nike
- Yigal Azrouël
- Thom Browne
- Jimmy Fallon
- Cannes Film Festival
- Sundance Film Festival
Locations
- Cannes, France
- Hollywood, USA