Oprah Winfrey was front and center for the latest issue of Essence while celebrating “The Color Purple.” The historical drama film, which stars Halle Bailey, Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks and H.E.R., will be released on Dec. 25.
For the occasion, Winfrey posed for Mickalene Thomas’ lens on the magazine’s November/December cover with stars Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia, Danielle Brooks and H.E.R. while promoting their upcoming revival of the film “The Color Purple” — which Winfrey produced, after starring in the original movie in 1985. As seen on Instagram, the multi-hyphenate slipped on a pair of pointed-toe pumps, which featured glossy black patent leather uppers with pointed toes.
Winfrey’s sharp footwear added a sleek finish to her covergirl attire: a floral-printed black skirt, paired with a single-buttoned blazer.
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Elsewhere in the editorial, Winfrey sparkled in a pink sequined polo shirt and matching midi skirt. Her ensemble, styled by Annabelle Harron, was sharply complete with a second pair of pointed-toe pumps; this set featured a similar triangular-toed silhouette, complete with smooth gray silk uppers for a soft, elegant touch.
When it comes to fashion, Oprah sticks to her longtime signatures. The mogul often wears maxi and midi-length dresses for formal occasions by high-end designers like Badgley Mischka, Oscar de la Renta, and Vera Wang. On the shoe front, she regularly wears pumps with T-straps, open and pointed toes from Christian Louboutin, Valentino and Jimmy Choo, plus affordable brands like J.Crew. For more casual occasions, she can be spotted in sneakers from Allbirds and Vionic, as well as platform brogues by Stella McCartney.
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