Rooney Mara Elevates Chanel Couture With Givenchy “Matilda” Lizard-Effect Sandals at the Carol Premiere

In October 2015, Rooney Mara brought her signature minimalist elegance to the red carpet in a pair of striking, at the New York Film Festival premiere of her acclaimed film, Carol.

The romantic drama, adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s groundbreaking 1952 novel The Price of Salt (later republished as Carol in 1990), quickly became a modern classic. For readers who want to revisit the story that inspired the film, the book is still available on .

Rooney Mara showcased her sleek beauty look with a polished low bun and subtle smoky eye at the Carol premiere in New York City on October 9, 2015(Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)

The 30-year-old actress turned heads in a black embellished dress with layered skirts from Chanel’s Fall 2015 Couture collection, punctuated by a pair of sculptural Givenchy “Matilda” sandals from the house’s Fall 2014 line.

Known for its edgy yet elegant design, the Givenchy “Matilda” sandal remains one of the brand’s most distinctive footwear creations. With its d’Orsay-inspired silhouette, curved open toe, and signature screw-heel detail, the Matilda has become a red-carpet favorite. Crafted in Italy from luxurious leathers and sometimes featuring lizard-embossed finishes, the style originally retailed for around $1,350 and continues to resurface on celebrities due to its bold versatility.

We’ve previously spotted the same sandals on many celebrities, including , , and .

Celebrity Style Moments in Givenchy “Matilda” Sandals

👠 Explore Celebrities in Givenchy “Matilda” Sandals:

• 🌸 — styled with Givenchy “Matilda” sandals for a sporty-elegant twist.
• 🎯 — showing off the nude Givenchy “Matilda” sandals in an archival runway-ready moment.
• ✨ — pairing a ruffled dress with the edgy Givenchy “Matilda” sandals.
• 👡 — discussion of her footwear choices, including Givenchy’s “Matilda” sandals.

Rooney Mara shared a lighthearted moment on the red carpet with co-star Cate Blanchett at the New York Film Festival

Do you prefer this ensemble to the Giambattista Valli Fall 2015 Couture outfit that she wore the previous week to the ?

The actress stunned in a black embellished Chanel Fall 2015 Couture dress paired with Givenchy’s “Matilda” sandals

From lizard-effect sandals to couture gowns, Rooney Mara’s red-carpet choices always strike a balance between edge and elegance.

For readers who want to explore more of her fashion evolution, we’ve curated some of her standout shoe and style moments on Your Next Shoes.

👠 Explore Rooney Mara’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments

Rooney Mara Shoe & Fashion Editorials on Your Next Shoes:

• 📏 — deep dive into her shoe size, designer preferences, and styling tricks.
• 👗 — red carpet styling paired with Christian Louboutin pumps and couture gowns.
• ✨ — showcasing her romantic goth aesthetic with Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals.
• 👠 — coordinated red carpet fashion featuring bold platform heels and couture dresses.