Candice Swanepoel brought a clean, crystal-forward finish to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after party in New York on Wednesday night. The model arrived at the Crane Club in Giuseppe Zanotti’s Harissa slingback sandals, pairing the minimalist silhouette with a black fringe dress.
The Harissa sandal had a satin finish and a slim stiletto heel. The open-toe heels featured a pavé-set rhinestone accent at the front, a slim vamp strap and an elasticated back strap that forms the slingback. The profile is minimal and close to the foot, unlike the fringe of the model’s dress, which added movement and texture to the ensemble.
Earlier in the night, Swanepoel returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway wearing René Caovilla’s Ellabrita Crystal Black Sandal. Caovilla served as the official shoe partner of the 2025 show for the second consecutive year, supplying a bespoke lineup that included crystal-embellished mules, thigh-high boots and 105mm sandals designed to match the event’s “Reawakening” theme.
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Zanotti’s after-party placement follows a major archival release for the brand. On Tuesday, the label reissued The Slim — the fishbone sandal made famous by “Sex and the City” — as a collector’s edition in black and ivory napa leather, complete with hand-set crystals and a 105mm heel.
Swanepoel’s appearance also comes on the heels of her recent fashion campaign work. In August, she appeared alongside longtime friend Joan Smalls in Anne Klein’s fall campaign, which celebrated women balancing professional ambition with personal mission.
The after party closed out a high-gloss night for the brand. Victoria’s Secret returned to Brooklyn with a full-scale production under its “Reawakening” banner, drawing a cast that mixed legacy Angels and new names — including Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Anok Yai and Alex Consani. Karol G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott and Twice took the stage, pushing the event firmly back into pop-spectacle territory.
