Final evening’s 2024 Emmy Awards have been stuffed with basic fits and robes on the pink carpet—however the selection of footwear have been decidedly extra experimental, not less than with most of the Hollywood gents in attendance. Did you catch Matty Matheson’s superb fisherman sandals, or Donald Glover’s elegant Bode ballet flats? Boring costume footwear have been formally out—and surprising footwear was in. No one, nonetheless, did this higher than actor Michael Shannon, who stole the present in a pair of Balenciaga’s extra-pointy Area Sneakers. Designed in a shiny black rubber, they appear like they’re from the 12 months 5024, and prepared for a NASA mission to Mars. “I like that I can slip proper in, and I’m prepared for elevate off,” Shannon instructed Vogue of the daring accent.

Shannon’s willingness to take a vogue danger on the step and repeat wasn’t for nothing. It was a giant evening for the actor, in spite of everything, who was nominated within the Excellent Lead Actor in a Restricted or Anthology Sequence or Film class, for his portrayal of George Jones in George & Tommy (alongside Jessica Chastain as Tammy Wynette). “George had an enormous life and was such a legend in nation music,” says Shannon of the position. “His affect in music and tradition runs deep. Seeing his exhibit on the Corridor of Fame, that’s when it actually sunk in for me.”

Given he was up for one of many essential performing awards, Shannon made positive to point out up in a particular pink carpet search for the final evening’s occasion (therefore the avant-garde footwear). Clothes-wise. the star was additionally dressed by Balenciaga in a couture swimsuit consisting of a raw-edged tuxedo jacket and trousers, paired with a white night shirt and a crisp white bow tie. “I felt like a strolling sculpture, and I like that it was made for me,” says Shannon, who immediately beloved the sharp, boxy silhouette of the look. “The outsized match jogged my memory of my costume from my play Ready for Godot. Plus, it is snug for a tuxedo.”

Shannon’s stylist, Michael Fisher, provides that it was a seamless vogue collaboration between Shannon and Balenciaga designer Demna; He felt an prompt connection between the way in which they each method their work. “[They both have] the same dedication to artistry,” says Fisher. “For me, their depth evokes the best degree of craft, and brings artwork and idea to their respective trades whereas exploring norms and pushing ahead. They’re fearless!” Judging by his epic selection of footwear, must agree.