Natalie Portman stepped onto the blue carpet at the “Arco” premiere in Paris on Sunday in a sharply cut pair of mary janes that blended classic construction with small, modern cues.

The black shoes were built on a low block heel with a sharply squared toe — a shape that’s been showing up more often this year. A thin strap crossed the vamp, topped with a bow. The shoes were fastened by a small crescent-moon charm off to the side, which added a modern, playful touch.

Portman has spent much of 2025 leaning into grounded, archive-coded footwear. Just two months earlier in New York, she worked Gucci’s horsebit loafers into her on-set wardrobe for “Good Sex,” pairing the heritage staple with ribbed crew socks. She’s also opted for slip-on Oxfords and leather loafers on set. The mary jane

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