Cardi B brought her signature high-voltage style to Pacha nightclub in New York City this weekend, stepping onstage in a custom hot pink ensemble that blurred the lines between lingerie and stagewear. The rapper's look centered on a heavily studded corset bodysuit - a bright pink bra-and-corset hybrid cinched tight at the waist and paired with matching sheer pink stockings. It was a bold, monochrome moment that felt more boudoir than dance floor.
To complete the outfit, Cardi slipped into Christian Louboutin's Cassia Lace Up Alta heels in the same electric pink. The closed-toe sandals feature a 160mm stiletto heel, a ballet-inspired square toe with a tiny bow, and the house's signature red sole. Usually available in black crepe satin, this custom version turned the $1,295 shoes into instant collector's items (they're already sold out). The ballerina high heel trend has been one of Louboutin's buzziest releases, with celebs like Ariana Grande commissioning thigh-high platform variants.
For the actual performance, Cardi swapped those vertiginous heels for a pair of silver and clear strappy sandals - a more sensible, stage-friendly choice that still kept the vibe sleek. The clear shoe trend has been everywhere this summer, spotted on Jennifer Lopez, Teyana Taylor, and Khloé Kardashian. But the real star was that corset: a studded, skin-baring piece that turned the entire look into a lingerie-inspired power play. It's the kind of fashion that makes you wonder whether the stage is just another runway for intimate wear.
Originally reported by WWD