Salma Hayek attended the re-opening of the famous Notre-Dame de Paris on Dec. 7 wearing bold black leather boots. Notre-Dame opened its doors again five years after a fire tore through a significant portion of the iconic medieval structure.
Hayek, who played Esmerelda in the 1997 film “Hunchback” adapted from Victor Hugo’s book “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,” has ties to the country not only through her filmography but through her husband Francois Henri-Pinault, CEO of Kering Group; the Pinault family pledged $113 million to go toward the restoration of the Parisian landmark. Hayek attended the long-awaited re-opening of the famous church alongside several Pinault family members.
The actress dressed up in a sumptuous Gucci look for the momentous occasion, repping one of the many luxury brands under the Kering umbrella. She wore a fitted long sleeve dress in a black ribbed material, creating a minimalist foundation for her outfit. She picked out a long sage green jacket with a fur lapel to wear over her dress, emphasizing her regal aesthetic. Her look was accented by a green purse, a tri-strand pearl necklace, statement earrings and a sleekly styled updo.
When it came to her footwear, Hayek selected a pair of black leather platform boots with a substantial block heel. They appeared to feature a relatively slouchy shaft and a rounded square toe, similar to Gucci’s calfskin Larius knee high boots. This shoe choice isn’t surprising for Hayek — she is known to step out in platforms, whether they’re pink Valentino sandals or black Casadei knee-high boots. Unsurprisingly, she often wears Gucci styles, with the shiny silver sandals she wore to the “Blink Twice” premiere in London being just one example.
Hayek posted photos from the event to social media. In English, French and Spanish, she wrote, “Honored and standing in awe at the reopening of Notre-Dame—a true moment in history and a symbol of resilience and hope.” alongside the French flag emoji.
