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Kelsea Ballerini Soars in Stiletto Heels at Time 100 Next 2023 Red Carpet

The musician made a slick statement in a Stella McCartney dress for the occasion.
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Kelsea Ballerini Soars in Sandals at Time 100 Next 2023 Red Carpet
Kelsea Ballerini Soars in Sandals at Time 100 Next 2023 Red Carpet
Kelsea Ballerini Soars in Sandals at Time 100 Next 2023 Red Carpet
Kelsea Ballerini Soars in Sandals at Time 100 Next 2023 Red Carpet
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Kelsea Ballerini brought sleek style to this year’s Time 100 Next red carpet.

While attending the event in New York City for the occasion — which honored the musician as one of Time magazine’s Time 100 Next leaders, marking her appearance on its latest cover — Ballerini struck a pose in a slick pair of black sandals. The “If You Go Down” singer’s style featured smooth uppers with a minimalist silhouette, thanks to its thin front and slingback straps.

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Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 Time 100 Next event at Second Floor on October 24, 2023 in New York City.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIME

Ballerini’s shoes were complete with thin stiletto heels, bringing her a sharp height boost. Similarly open heels were a popular choice for the evening, as seen on guests including Rachel Zegler, Stephanie Hsu and Alexandra Cooper.

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A closer look at Ballerini’s sandals.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIME
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Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 Time 100 Next event at Second Floor on October 24, 2023 in New York City.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIME

The “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” musician’s heels added a versatile base to her attire for the occasion, styled by Molly Dickson: a black dress from Stella McCartney‘s fall 2023 collection. The long-sleeved style featured two slit cutouts across its bodice for a daring edge, cinched by gleaming metallic silver knots on either end for a surrealist flair. Ballerini opted to accent McCartney’s piece with sparkling diamond stud earrings, allowing the dress’ silhouette and textures to make a sleek statement for the occasion.

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Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 Time 100 Next event at Second Floor on October 24, 2023 in New York City.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIME

The Time 100 Next list is created by Time magazine, recognizing 100 emerging leaders across fields including film, music, sports and more. This year’s honorees — who were celebrated with an event in New York City — included Hailey Bieber, Kelsea Ballerini, Ice Spice and Rachel Zegler, among numerous stars.

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 and interned for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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