Sarah Paulson Pairs Sculptural Magda Butrym Mules With a Feathered Michael Kors Skirt

Sarah Paulson brought a modern, high-fashion edge to ABC Studios in New York City on September 21, 2026, pairing a dramatic black-and-white Michael Kors look with sharply pointed Magda Butrym mules for an appearance on Good Morning America promoting American Horror Story Season 13. The latest season of the horror anthology series premieres on September 24 and will consist of 13 episodes. At 5 feet 6 inches tall with a US shoe size 8.5, Paulson has built an adventurous footwear history around everything from towering platforms to sharply pointed pumps and sculptural designer shoes. Sarah Paulson wears a crisp white Michael Kors shirt with a black feather-embellished midi skirt and pointed Magda Butrym mules at ABC Studios in New York City on September 21, 2026 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages) Sarah Paulson Adds a Modern Edge With Magda Butrym Leather Mules For her press appearance, Paulson opted for Magda Butrym mules in black leather. Their elongated silhouette gave the shoes a modern, architectural look that felt particularly well suited to her experimental approach to footwear. The slip-on mules featured sleek pointed toes and a streamlined shape, while the vamp extended slightly toward the sides of the foot, creating a sculptural line across the front. The open backs and low-cut sides exposed more of the foot, keeping the silhouette sharp and minimal. The design continues Magda Butrym’s move beyond ready-to-wear into statement footwear. The Warsaw-founded label has previously appeared on YNS through Kerry Washington’s embellished Magda Butrym heels, which showcased a much more decorative side of the brand’s shoe aesthetic. Paulson’s mules were set on slender 2-inch kitten heels, adding a subtle lift without competing with their exaggerated pointed toes. As our guide to different types of heels explains, kitten heels typically combine a low, slender heel with the polished appearance of taller styles, and they’re particularly common on pointed-toe shoes. The combination worked beautifully here: the low heel kept the mules understated, while the extended toe supplied the drama. Explore Magda Butrym’s current shoe selection, including pointed-toe mules and kitten heels, on the brand’s official website. Sarah Paulson’s black Magda Butrym leather mules feature dramatically elongated pointed toes, open backs, and slender 2-inch kitten heels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages) Sarah Paulson Wears a Feather-Embellished Michael Kors Skirt With a Crisp White Shirt Paulson delivered a masterclass in texture and proportions with her Michael Kors ensemble. From the Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection, the look paired a crisp, structured top with a more dramatic skirt, creating an interesting contrast between clean tailoring and the skirt’s fluid movement. Her white frayed cotton poplin shirt had a clean, oversized silhouette, crisp point collar, and roomy sleeves with exaggerated French cuffs that gave it a tailored, menswear-inspired shape. Sarah tucked it into a black high-waisted, hand-embroidered feather wool gabardine skirt, part of the brand’s 45th anniversary campaign. The midi-length skirt was covered in black feather embellishments, creating a shaggy, tactile surface from the waist down. The fluffy texture transformed the simple white shirt, giving the outfit far more drama while the classic black-and-white palette kept everything polished. Michael Kors has also worked particularly well with low pointed heels on other stars: Nicole Kidman paired a sequined Michael Kors Collection dress with pointed Giuseppe Zanotti kitten heels at the 2016 CMT Music Awards. Sarah Paulson contrasts a crisp white Michael Kors poplin shirt with the dramatic texture of a black feather-embroidered wool gabardine midi skirt from the Fall 2026 collection (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages) Sarah Paulson Adds Sparkle With Completed Works Juggernaut Earrings Keeping the rest of her look sleek, Paulson wore black sunglasses that added a cool, minimalist touch. She also added Completed Works’ Juggernaut earrings, featuring a chunky, crystal-covered design that brought statement sparkle around her face. A black satin Liffner zip clutch finished her ensemble, keeping the accessories coordinated without distracting from the feathered skirt. Her hair was pulled back into a neat, low style with a center part, while her makeup stayed soft and natural, with lightly flushed cheeks and a rosy nude lip. Crystal-covered Completed Works Juggernaut earrings add statement sparkle to Sarah Paulson’s otherwise minimalist styling, finished with black sunglasses and a sleek center-parted updo (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages) Sarah Paulson’s Sculptural Shoe Streak Continues The Magda Butrym mules fit into a broader pattern in Paulson’s 2026 wardrobe: even when the outfit is relatively restrained, her shoes often introduce an unusual shape. Earlier in the year, she took that idea in a more dramatic direction at the Disney Upfront, where Paulson wore white Jude “Fame” pumps with curved dagger heels beneath a gothic Rodarte dress. The Magda Butrym mules trade those 4-inch sculptural heels for a restrained kitten heel but keep the exaggerated proportions through their sharply extended toes. For anyone comparing the silhouettes, our guide to popular shoe toe shapes explains the differences between pointed, almond, round, and square toes. Paulson’s mules also capture the contrasts that run through Magda Butrym’s designs. The Polish label regularly mixes strong, sculpted silhouettes with overtly feminine details such as corset construction, lingerie-inspired finishes, lace, draping, and dimensional rosettes. Its celebrity looks can move from romantic dresses and fitted minis to sharp tailoring and heavy combat boots without losing that tension between softness and structure. Explore More Magda Butrym Shoe & Fashion Moments: Irina Shayk showed the tougher side of Magda Butrym in chunky black combat boots, using their lace-up fronts, platforms, and heavy lug soles to give classic Burberry a grittier finish. Jenna Dewan highlighted Magda Butrym’s softer, sculptural side in a white lace corset top, where a dimensional neckline, sheer lace, and internal boning balanced romance with structure. Leslie Mann embraced the label’s romantic side in an embroidered white Magda Butrym midi dress, pairing its delicate floral detailing and lace trims with glossy brown Paris Texas Lidia mules. Selena Gomez went monochrome in a sculpted white Magda Butrym mini dress and Santoni slingback pumps, showing how the label’s dramatic proportions can work within a clean, restrained palette. Chloe East leaned into Magda Butrym’s lingerie-inspired aesthetic with a sculptural black mini dress, balancing its bustier bodice and exaggerated hips with sharply pointed black pumps. Together, Paulson’s Jude pumps and Magda Butrym mules show two very different ways to make footwear sculptural. One puts the drama in the heel; the other shifts it to the toe. In both cases, the unusual shape is what makes the shoe memorable. 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