Julia Garner kept her “Silver Surfer” streak intact at the London photo call for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” arriving in a high-shine Erdem look and polished Jimmy Choo sandals. The Emmy-winning actress, who plays the cosmic antihero in the upcoming Marvel reboot, continued her run of character-inspired fashion with a soft but metallic finish at Friday’s event, held at the Corinthia Hotel.
Julia Garner attends the U.K. photo call of Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” at the Corinthia Hotel on July 11, 2025 in London.
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For footwear, the Gucci Silk Craftsmanship campaign star opted for a pair of minimalist silver Jimmy Choo sandals featuring a thin toe strap, matching ankle strap and sharply flared stiletto heel, rendered in mirror-finish leather. The narrow silhouette and high-gloss finish offered a quiet nod to the streamlined, metallic look of her character’s surfboard — an understated continuation of the method dressing she’s embraced throughout the press tour.
A closer look at Julia Garner’s Jimmy Choo shoes.
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Styled by longtime collaborator Elizabeth Saltzman, Garner chose a silver sequined dress from Erdem’s resort 2026 collection to complete the loook. The sleeveless, midi-length silhouette was embroidered with tonal florals and finished with delicate white lace at the neckline and hem. True to Erdem’s knack for mixing past and present, the piece combined romantic, historical touches with a modern, high-shine edge — a subtle nod to the futuristic elements of her “Fantastic Four” role.
Just one day earlier, Garner wore a sculptural, asymmetric silver gown by Thom Browne for the film’s red carpet premiere. While her shoes weren’t visible beneath the gown’s full-length hem, the new Choo sandals carried forward the same tonal palette and Space-Age gloss. Both looks leaned into sleek, sculpted silhouettes and metallic finishes that echoed the Space-Age aesthetic of her character.
Garner isn’t the only star letting her shoes do some character work. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande took a similar route while promoting “Wicked” in late 2024 and early 2025 — a press run that helped earned both women Oscar nominations. Erivo leaned into Elphaba with towering witchy platforms, while Grande channeled Glinda’s charm in vintage-style pumps with a bubblegum flair.
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” marks the third cinematic reboot of Marvel’s iconic superhero team since 2005. This time, the foursome is played by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, as they battle cosmic threats including Galactus and the Silver Surfer, portrayed by Garner. The film premieres July 25.