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Sabrina Elba wears strappy sandals at London luncheon event
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Sabrina Elba was photographed wearing black strappy sandals at a lunch hosted by Corinthia London in celebration of casting directors following the recently announced inclusion of a “Best Casting” category in the Oscars on Friday. 

A closer look at the strappy sandals worn by Sabrina Elba at the London Luncheon
A closer look at the shoes. Dave Benett/Getty Images

The “Best Casting” category, which was celebrated with a luncheon in London, England, is scheduled to officially start being a part of the ceremony at the 2026 awards.

Sabrina Elba attends a lunch hosted by Corinthia London wearing strappy sandals
Sabrina Elba attends a lunch hosted by Corinthia London.Getty Images

Elba typically chooses dainty footwear when attending major events and occasions. Last month, Elba stepped out to support her husband, Idris Elba, at the Odeon Luxe West End in Christian Louboutin’s white So Kate pumps. The heels featured a sleek leather upper and a pointed toe alongside a 5-inch stiletto heel. In February, she attended the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards in a pair of strappy black, heeled sandals that featured a thin ankle strap and three delicate straps on the front. The entrepreneur was spotted in Louboutin again at the Vogue World: London 2023 catwalk event in silky red Louboutin pumps that boasted a pointed-toe silhouette with stiletto heels of 3.3 inches in height.

Sabrina Elba attends a lunch hosted by Corinthia London in celebration of casting directors in a pair of black strappy sandals
Sabrina Elba in London.Getty Images

About the Shoes

Elba was seen at the Corinthia London celebration in a pair of white strappy sandals. Made with patent leather, the shoes featured a small strap around the toe, a slim white strap in the upper and a white ankle strap complete with a white buckle. The silhouette was completed by a slim stiletto heel that measured between 2 and 3 inches. 

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Strappy sandals have been a preferred choice for many celebrities in recent weeks including Saweetie, Karrueche and Selena Gomez.

About Strappy Sandals

Strappy sandals are a footwear style that has been around for decades, dating back to the early 1900s and going through many variations over the years. Strappy sandals can come in many different forms, including peep-toe designs, and have been praised for their versatility and ability to work well with a variety of outfits. Many brands such as Chanel, Stuart Weitzman and Christian Louboutin carry strappy sandals as a part of their footwear lineup, offering the style in many different iterations.

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