Forget about mules—*these* are the timeless anti-flats that L.A. It girls choose for dinner at Giorgio Baldi.
In Los Angeles, there are three restaurants where you can almost certainly find local It girls dining on any night: Nobu in Malibu, Sushi Park in West Hollywood, and the renowned Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. The latter is a popular spot for celebrities like Rihanna, who has been a patron since the early 2000s (around the same time Lewis Hamilton dined there with Nicole Scherzinger), as well as A$AP Rocky, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, and Hailey and Justin Bieber. If you're planning a visit to this Italian eatery, here's a tip on how to blend in: wear slingback heels, a classic footwear trend that appears in nearly every paparazzi shot outside. The Biebers were recently spotted at this westside restaurant for a date night, with Hailey donning black Saint Laurent Vendome Slingback Pumps paired with a vintage Tom Ford for Gucci minidress from the designer's S/S 03 collection (this dress recently sold for nearly $4,500 on 1stDibs) and a small top-handle bag from that same period. As usual, she completed her date night outfit with her signature tiny sunglasses.
Hailey Bieber is wearing a Tom Ford for Gucci dress and bag; Saint Laurent Vendome Slingback Pumps ($950).
The appeal of Bieber's shoe selection lies in its versatility. She opted for a pair with a stiletto heel under three inches, but you can adjust the height according to your taste and the occasion. For formal events, consider heels an inch or two taller. For a casual lunch look featuring jeans and a tee, a kitten-heel option would work nicely. Once you discover a heel height and style that suit you, you'll find yourself wearing them repeatedly, whether you're dining at Giorgio Baldi or elsewhere. However, if you do go there, make sure to wear them—it’s practically essential. Scroll down to shop the best slingback heels available in 2025.
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Forget about mules—*these* are the timeless anti-flats that L.A. It girls choose for dinner at Giorgio Baldi.
Delicious meals, excellent footwear.