Cardi B Reaches New Heights in Lofty Reptilian Platform Boots at Vivienne Westwood’s Spring 2025 Show in Paris
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Cardi B attended Vivienne Westwood’s spring 2025 show held today in Paris. Beyond the famed rapper, notable attendees included Haley Williams and Ateez’s Hongjoong.
The performer owned the front row in a pair of lofty black platform boots, courtesy of the British designer brand. The striking ankle-length footwear choice featured glossy patent black leather uppers embossed with a reptilian texture that offered the silhouette visual interest.
Bulbous rounded toes gave way to thick and sturdy platform soles and 4 to 5-inch block heels that offered Cardi a substantial boost in height. The platform bootie imparted a grungy feel, especially when partnered with the rapper’s choice of black fishnets.
These days, the Vivienne Westwood brand is best known for its extreme shoe designs, often crafted of striking materials and fitted with platform soles that harken back to the brand’s grungy roots. Playful and eye-catching, Cardi’s shoe choice can be likened to comparable silhouettes from top brands like Versace, Gianvito Rossi, Valentino and Dries Van Noten, among others.
In true Cardi fashion, the “Drip” rapper went bold on the outfit front, donning a graphic off-the-shoulder mini dress, also courtesy of Vivienne Westwood. Worn layered overtop more black fishnets, the dress featured a remarkable graffiti-inspired print in all colors of the rainbow.
Seemingly made from a denim fabric, the look was structural, form-fitted and high-fashion, tapping into some of Cardi’s favorite design qualities. Repping the designer brand on all fronts, the New York native toted a multi-colored Vivienne Westwood mini bag in plaid.
When it comes to shoes, Cardi B is renowned for her love of Christian Louboutin heels — which she’s coined as “bloody shoes” for their signature red soles. The rapper has also stepped out in a range of heeled sandals, boots and mules over the years, hailing from brands including Jimmy Choo, Jessica Rich and Bottega Veneta.
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