Gen Z’s Top Style Stars Wore Trendy Shoes at Variety’s 2023 Hitmakers Brunch

  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.

Variety’s annual Hitmakers Brunch — which celebrates the top songs of the year — brought a wave of stylish stars to the red carpet in Los Angeles. Among the Gen Z set, that included especially on-trend shoes, paired with aesthetic-driven outfits for a head-to-toe style statement.

Sabrina Carpenter hit the red carpet at Nya West for the occasion, where she was given the Rising Artist Award. For the occasion, the “Emails I Can’t Send” musician slipped on a pair of black satin platform sandals. Carpenter’s height-boosting set was paired with a silky black halter maxi dress from H&M Studio’s holiday collection (out Dec. 7), creating a streamlined look that earned a luxe finish from gleaming gold jewelry and a red manicure.

More from Footwear News

Sabrina Carpenter and Prophet - Credit: River Callaway for Billboard
Sabrina Carpenter and Prophet - Credit: River Callaway for Billboard

River Callaway for Billboard

Olivia Rodrigo — recipient of the event’s Storyteller of the Year Award — blossomed for the occasion in a pair of glossy black Mary Janes. The platform-soled style added a ’90s flair to her black Carolina Herrera minidress, which was covered in a print of pale purple flowers and green leaves. Stylists Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo completed the “Guts” musician’s look with small hoop earrings and layered silver rings for a gleaming edge.

Olivia Rodrigo, heels, high heels, Mary Janes, platforms, Carolina Herrera, Wes Gordon, floral dress, black dress, red carpet, celebrity red carpet, awards, Variety, Variety Hitmakers Brunch, music, musicians, awards, Los Angeles
Olivia Rodrigo attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch at Nya West in Los Angeles on Dec. 2, 2023.River Callaway for Billboard

Billie Eilish vibrantly arrived to the Hitmakers Brunch in a colorful outfit to receive the Film Song of the Year award alongside her brother, Finneas. The “Happier Than Ever” musician’s look featured black leather high-top sneakers with deep orange soles, paired with boxy denim jeans and a silky blue Los Angeles Dodgers bomber jacket. For a vibrant flair, Eilish finished her look with a multicolored beanie and glitter-framed sunglasses.

Billie Eilish, sneakers, black sneakers, bomber jacket, red carpet, celebrity red carpet, awards, Variety, Variety Hitmakers Brunch, music, musicians, awards, Los Angeles
Billie Eilish attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch at Nya West in Los Angeles on Dec. 2, 2023.River Callaway for Billboard

The Variety Hitmakers Brunch celebrates the top musical artists and songs of the year. This year’s event, sponsored by Sony Audio, H&M and CNB, featured winners including SZA, Metro Boomin, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Victoria Monet, among others.

About the Author:

Aaron Royce is the Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on trending news, celebrity style, collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Aaron wrote for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Best of Footwear News

Sign up for FN's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.