All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Nicole Ari Parker brought a new take to neutral hues at the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala.
Parker arrived for the Gala’s second occasion in New York City at the New York Public Library on Saturday night, wearing a ruched cream Harbison Studio dress. The “And Just Like That…” star’s textured piece featured a maxi-length hem, small front hip cutouts and asymmetric bodice with a half-turtleneck and half-sweetheart neckline. The eclectic piece was further cinched with a thick shoulder cord, as well.
A matching fuzzy coat with black leather trim was nonchalantly shrugged off Parker’s shoulders, paired with an equally fuzzy cream $750 Love Letter envelope clutch by Brother Vellies for a sleek take on winter dressing.
When it came to footwear, Parker slipped on a pair of sleek black boots — also from Brother Vellies. Her smooth $965 Midnight OTK Brandy style included lightly rounded, almond-shaped toes accentuated by heels totaling 3.5 inches in height. Thigh-high stretchy spadex uppers comfortably finished the set. The style provided a formal height boost to the actress’ outfit, while including fuller coverage to further streamline the piece.
Watch on FN
The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala was held at the New York Public Library to support greater diversity in retail. This year’s second annual event featured a #BlackTieBlackDesigner theme to encourage guests to wear Black designers and brands, including Lori Harvey, Ashley Graham, Karlie Kloss and Veronica Webb. The evening included the reveal of 54 Thrones as the winner of 2023’s Achievement Award, as well as a menu curated by Sophia Roe.
