Eva Mendes Brings Back Archival Stella McCartney Crocodile-Embossed Platform Pumps For Her Children’s Book Event in New York

Amina Ayoud

September 20, 2024 at 12:09 AM·2 min read

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Eva Mendes hosted an event for her new children’s book “Desi, Mami, And The Never-Ending Worries” at Union Square Play yesterday in New York. The children’s novel was released on Sept. 17, only a few days prior to her reading.

The “2 Fast 2 Furious” star dusted off a pair of archival Stella McCartney platform pumps for her romp in the city. Hailing from the brand’s 2012 runway offerings, the footwear pick featured glossy faux leather uppers in a deep burgundy hue embossed with textural crocodile print.

Stella McCartney, Eva Mendes, platform, pumps, faux leather, animal print, New York — Eva Mendes attends an event for her new children’s book “Desi, Mami, And The Never-Ending Worries” at Union Square Play on Sept. 18 in New York.

Sharp pointed toes gave way to contrasting thick white platform soles and 5.7-inch stiletto heels that lifted Mendes to new heights. The pump is certainly a product of its time with the addition of head-turning animal print and sky-high platform soles. Given its age, the shoe silhouette is currently out of circulation on McCartney’s official website. You’ll likely be able to purchase the style secondhand via websites like eBay, Poshmark and The Real Real.

All cozied up, the “Hitch” star was fall-ready all bundled up in a bright blue wool coat. Underneath her outerwear, the novelist wore a blush pink t-shirt and a light pink maxi skirt in a textural accordion style. Sat crossbody, Mendes also toted a metallic silver purse in a whimsical heart-shaped style. Rounding out her look, she sported black hoop earrings that worked to contrast the brighter tones in her ensemble.

It only makes sense that Mendes is on a McCartney kick, given her recent affiliation with the brand. The thespian was recently the star of the British fashion house’s winter 2024 campaign accompanied by the tagline “It’s about f*cking time.” The collection is largely inspired by a custom tank top worn by Stella when Paul McCartney was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.