Scarlett Johansson made a coordinated appearance at the 70th BFI Film Festival in London on Saturday, wearing an all-red ensemble to the world premiere of the animated film “Ray Gun.” According to the source, Johansson wore a strapless Hermès resort 2027 dress paired with Manolo Blahnik’s Leva 105 Sandal in bright red.
The sandals, described as having thin spaghetti-style straps that loop around the ankle and lower foot, feature an open-toe design with a pointed heel. The pairing demonstrated how “sophisticated design combined with the pointed heel elevates the more casual footwear into something worthy of the red carpet.”
Johansson lends her voice to the fictional pop star Venus Nova in “Ray Gun,” an animated neo-noire thriller that incorporates science fiction elements. The film made its debut at the BFI Festival on Saturday and will hit select theaters on December 4 before a nationwide release on Netflix on December 18.
The choice reflects Manolo Blahnik’s prominent position in luxury footwear this year. According to the source, “Manolo Blahnik is having a strong year as a luxury shoe line, so it’s no surprise to see stars opting for the brand.”
Strappy sandals more broadly have become a fashion staple on red carpets. The style “has been an Oscar red carpet staple for the better part of a decade, gracing the feet of big names like Emma Stone and Megan Thee Stallion.” In 2026, the trend continues to appear at high-profile events, with celebrities including Zoe Saldaña and Issa Rae recently spotted in strappy sandal styles.
The BFI London Film Festival, marking its 70th year this year, was founded in 1957 and remains a well-established fixture of the London art scene during the early weeks of October.
Key facts
- Johansson wore Manolo Blahnik’s Leva 105 Sandal in red to the ‘Ray Gun’ premiere at the 70th BFI Film Festival in London
- The sandals feature thin spaghetti-style straps and a pointed heel
- ‘Ray Gun’ is an animated neo-noire thriller with science fiction elements
- The film debuts in select theaters December 4 and on Netflix December 18
- Johansson voices the fictional pop star Venus Nova in the film
- Strappy sandals have been an Oscar red carpet staple for nearly a decade