A$AP Rocky, who took home the Collaboration of the Year award with Puma at the Footwear News Achievement Awards the day before, is a native of Harlem. He and his parter gave back to his hometown in laidback, chic outfits. Rihanna wore a sweatshirt-dress with knit boots while A$AP rocked Puma sneakers with blue jeans and a leather jacket over a sweatshirt. Also at the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem were Dapper Dan, Danielle Guizio, Colm Dillane and Emory Jones.

Jones introduced A$AP Rocky before he accepted his award at the FNAAs on Wednesday. Rocky took home his FNAA on Wednesday eight years after Rihanna won the Shoe of the Year award in 2016 for the Fenty Puma Creeper.

“Honestly, this is just like one of the best accomplishments ever,” he said in his acceptance speech at the awards show held on Dec. 4 at Cipriani South Street. “You know, I was inspired. I saw my lady receive this thing almost a decade ago. Like she inspires me a lot.”

He continued, “But besides that, you know, the thought of me being with Puma and making collaborations is a gift. I mean, I didn’t even think that was really possible. And look at us now, you know what I’m saying? It was always just like, it just felt like it was something missing in the market. And it was me, I was missing.”

Fresh off their appearance at the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards on Dec. 4, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky helped give back to Harlem community at a Dec. 5 event organized by Puma, a brand both artists have partnerships with.

Joined by other Puma ambassadors at the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem amid the holiday season, the couple helped distribute Puma sneakers, apparel, accessories and more items to over 200 members of the club. Whilst engaging with community of her partner’s native Harlem, Rihanna wore a cozy outfit set off by a pair of knit boots from Amina Muaddi.

The multi-hyphenate dressed up in a gray sweatshirt-dress with a mermaid-style skirt. The unique garment included a drawstring hoodie, fully leaning into the aesthetic of elevated comfort. She added another element to her ensemble with a brown fur vest, which introduced a new color and texture to the outfit. Her accessories included thickly-framed yellow-tinted sunglasses and layered gold pendant necklaces, which further amped up her glamour.

Maintaining her cozy vibe, Rihanna appeared to be wearing boots by Amina Muaddi, a designer she’s repped in the past and collaborated with through her Fenty line. The Italian-crafted Veneda Stretch boot features a ribbed knit fabric upper, with the shaft reaching up to the calf; the stretchy material hugs the leg for a sock-like fit. The shoes also feature a rounded toe and a 95 mm sculpted heel. From the luxury brand, the boot retails for $1,355.

Rihanna stepped out in a similar pair of knit sock boots from Bottega Veneta earlier this year, though those were flat shoes. When she’s dressing up in heels, she loves an Amina Muaddi shoe, among other brands. She debuted Muaddi’s new Anok Mule in September and slipped on a black version of what looked like the same silhouette in October to go with a catsuit designed by none other than A$AP Rocky.

Both A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have won Footwear News Achievement Awards for their work with Puma. A$AP Rocky won the Collaboration of the Year award with Puma at the FNAAs the day before they appeared at the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. Back in 2016, Rihanna won the Shoe of the Year award for the Fenty Puma Creeper.

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Jennifer Lopez accepted the Maverick Award at the 2024 IndieWire Honors wearing Dolce & Gabbana platform heels with a shimmering dress.

Lopez looked festive in a form-fitting gown made of a semi-sheer silvery mesh material that brought a sparkle to the venue in Los Angeles. The dress featured a mock neck, long sleeves and a skirt that fell near her feet. Gold earrings accented her look while her hair was worn out and dark glittering eye shadow made a statement.

The dress was paired with Dolce & Gabbana heels crafted with mirror-effect gold leather. The shoes were lifted by a substantial platform and towering block heel with intricate detailing lining the edges of both, contributing a unique characteristic to the pair. A variation of the Keira style, the upper features a thin strap across the toes and a thinner one wrapping around the ankle, which connected to the fabric enclosing around the ankle. In a branding moment, the ankle strap is adorned with an interlocked DG charm in gold.

Per IndieWire, Lopez was bestowed with the honor “for her groundbreaking career across music, film, and producing.” Lately, she has been promoting her latest venture “Unstoppable,” a drama/sports film in which she stars alongside Jharrel Jerome. For appearances related to the film in recent times, she’s worn a range of shoes including statement-making boots and stylish pumps.

In her acceptance speech, Lopez said she looked up the definition of “maverick” in preparation for the night: “It means an individualist, a nonconformist, a free spirit, an original, a trendsetter, an eccentric, an outsider, a rebel, a dissident, a disrupter. I could go on, but I’m not going to. But seriously, what a beautiful thing to recognized for. For charting your own course. I’m appreciative of being seen in that way and recognized for who I am and, kind of, who I’ve had to be. I think every artist and every one in this room has had to figure out to how to do it their own way, blaze their own trail.”

She offered a special thank you to Judy and Anthony Robles, the real-life inspiration behind “Unstoppable,” which follows a young man with one leg becoming a champion wrestler.

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Rihanna is reflecting on what it means to return to the Footwear News Achievement Awards — but this time around, in support of her partner A$AP Rocky, who received the Collaboration of the Year award alongside Puma at the Dec. 4 awards show in New York City.

The fashion mogul attended the 2016 iteration of the event, often dubbed the “Shoe Oscars,” when she was fêted with the Shoe of the Year award for the Fenty Puma Creeper. Now that it’s A$AP’s turn to be honored, Rihanna was right by his side throughout the night — laughing with him, applauding him, and even joining him and the Puma team on stage.

On the red carpet at the FNAAs on Wednesday, Rihanna told Footwear News, “I always support Rocky. It’s not new for me to be here today, but I’m just so excited for him to have this achievement and have everyone revere him in the light that he deserves.”

Rihanna continued to laud A$AP, with whom she shares two young sons, saying, “He is such a creative and he creates all day, every day, in all different ways. He loves this. This is the thing that makes him so happy. The only thing that makes him happier than this is being a father. And to see him be honored for things that he truly loves — I’m excited to be here.”

A$AP Rocky certainly got creative when it came time to design with Puma, referring to his ideas as “audacious” in his acceptance speech. The rapper joined Puma in 2023 as creative director of the brand’s F1 line. In 2024, the partnership brought about multiple boundary-pushing shoe releases, including a 3D-printed version of the Mostro silhouette.

Rihanna appeared shocked when she was reminded her own FNAA win was nearly a decade ago. “Almost a decade — girl! You just aged me.”

Considering the achievement, the superstar recognized the significance of the moment and looked ahead to how her and A$AP’s children might view it in the future: “To be here by his side and see him win this it is a full circle moment. We’re excited, and I know our kids going to be proud one day when they think we’re not cool.”

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Angelina Jolie has proven that shoes are optional for interviews on late night television. The star walked barefoot on stage for an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Dec. 5.

On the episode, Jolie revealed to the late night host the explanation behind her unique footwear choice — or lack thereof.

Fallon’s first question addressed her lack of shoes. “I noticed that you’re barefoot. Did you forget your shoes?” he asked.

She told the host, “I broke my toe yesterday. And I tried to find a comfortable shoe, but I just decided…” Her sentence trailed off, but the choice she made was evident. With or without shoes, she made a statement in an elegant high-neck black gown which aligned with the sophisticated outfits she’s been wearing lately.

Fallon had no complaints about her barefoot look: “No, You don’t have to wear shoes. Just be comfortable. We’re just happy you’re here.”

This episode of “The Tonight Show” marked her first late night appearance in more than a decade. She discussed her buzzy new film “Maria,” in which she stars as opera singer Maria Callas, as well as her Broadway show “The Outsiders,” which she produced. The show took home the Tony for best musical this year.

Before her injury limited her footwear choices, Jolie had made a myriad of work-related appearances in striking heels, including several pairs from Aquazzura. She was honored with the Performer Tribute award at the Gotham Awards on Monday, Dec. 2, dressing up in a vintage black gown and Aquazzura’s gleaming La Nuit Sandal Plateau 140. She’s also worn platform Aquazzura sandals to the New York Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival this year.

The brand is quite popular amongst celebrities, whether it’s Jolie or Meghan Marke modeling the luxury shoes. Aquazzura’s creative director Edgardo Osorio was honored with the Designer of the Year award at the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City on Dec. 4.

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Also at the dinner was Ruth Negga, who looked chic in a pair of strappy black heeled sandals and a feathery light gray shift dress. Sharp formal looks could be seen throughout the night, with plenty of blazers accenting a range of footwear. See looks from the dinner below.

Emily Blunt showed off the sophistication of an all-white outfit and Santoni penny loafers while in attendance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5.

Styled by Jessica Paster for the occasion, the star of “A Quiet Place” wore loafers with a Sartoro Geneve ensemble. She was outfitted in wide-leg pants and a crisp button-down collared shirt with mesh cut-out patterns accenting the sleeves and bottom portion of the pants, offering a subtle sheer flair to the look.

She wore her shirt tucked in and buttoned all the way to the top, establishing a business formal aura. Hair stylist Laini Reeves was responsible for her wavy tresses, while Jenn Streicher created a glowy makeup look and a red manicure by Julie K Nails NYC offered a hint of color to Blunt’s look.

Blunt unified her white-on-white aesthetic with a pair of Santoni’s Marlene Leather Penny Loafers, which retail for $850, with prominent stitching along the upper. With a classic silhouette, the shoe was designed with an almond toe and a low block heel. In terms of the shoe’s color palette, a glossy brown sole contrasted the white upper. The enduring shoe style underscored Blunt’s elegance and solidified a clean monochrome look.

Blunt also made a striking sartorial statement at the film festival’s opening ceremony on Dec. 5, when she elevated a two-toned gown with minimalist black heeled sandals. Georgina Rodriguez was also at the opening ceremony, wearing a fitted black gown with a similar shoe silhouette from Le Silla in beige.

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Georgina Rodriguez made a fashion statement at the opening ceremony for the Red Sea International Film Festival on Dec. 5 in Saudi Arabia wearing a dazzling black gown and neutral-hued heeled sandals from Le Silla.

The model and “I Am Georgina” reality star modeled a long sleeve, floor-length dress with a bodycon fit while at the event. The garment was designed with a high neckline and a narrow skirt; the semi-sheer fabric was ruched at the center and adorned with small light-catching disks. The transparent material of the dress allowed for a sweetheart neckline to be seen, creating a subtly layered look. She accented the dress with sparkling hoop earrings and rings in addition to a glossy red manicure.

Proving the trustworthiness of a neutral hue, Rodriguez slipped into a pair of light beige heeled sandals. She wore Le Silla’s Gwen Sandal, which features a strappy stiletto heel measuring at about 120 mm, or 4.7 inches. The shoe is available in a variety of shades from purple to gold, but she opted for the nude leather heel in the color “Skin.”

The shoes featured a variation of a square toe sole while one horizontal strap reached over the toes, allowing a red pedicure to be seen. Additional straps were included toward the back of the style, stretching around the ankle and over the top of the foot. The minimalist upper left the foot mostly exposed while a sharp stiletto heel offered Rodriguez several extra inches.

This is not the first film festival Rodriguez has attended this year. While at the Venice International Film Festival in September, she stepped out in a pair of semi-transparent mule heels which were also a versatile beige hue.

Rodriguez is deeply involved in the fashion world. She starred earlier this year Guess’ 2024 holiday campaign, which saw her slipping on a wide range of shoes. While out and about, she’s worn a range of styles including Le Silla boots, Givenchy slippers and more. Her style can also be seen on her Netflix show, “I Am Georgina,” which had a third season hit the streamer in September.

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Clarks and Pokémon are continuing their relationship with a new collaborative footwear collection launching on Dec. 5.

With Clarks’ well-known Torhill style as a foundation, the collection builds upon Clarks and Pokémon’s 2023 collaboration, which featured Pokémon characters in their starter form; the characters featured in the new collection are in their fully-evolved form.

Four brightly colored high-top shoes are featured which correspond with four “Endgame” characters: Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Mewtwo, who is referred to as the hero of the collection. Available in unisex sizes, the shoe retails for $140 from the longstanding British footwear brand.

A turquoise suede iteration is an homage to Venusaur; an orange leather option references Charizard; a blue leather variation is for Blastoise; and a pink suede is for Mewtwo. The shoes feature reptile-effect collars which draw inspiration from each Pokémon’s specific traits.

A TPU-printed label with pixel art of each character is also on the shoe; additional features include custom fobs, flecked cotton laces and the chunky ’90s-inspired sole of the Torhill.

The Torhill draws from Clarks’ classic silhouettes, the Wallabee, Desert Boot and Desert Trek, which are high-tops with minimalist lacing.

Clarks’ previous collaboration with Pokémon, released in December 2023, paid homage to four different characters: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Pikachu. This release also applied Pokémon-inspired designs to the Torhill, and the collection reached a 90% sell-out rate in a month’s time.

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Meghan Markle was out last night in support of her friend Tyler Perry, who was honored at The Paley Gala in Los Angeles on Dec. 4.

Markle selected a strapless black gown for the occasion. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline, a form-fitting bodice and a flowing skirt with a slit allowing for leg-baring moments. The garment also featured a long train trailing the floor, creating an extra sense of formal elegance. A dazzling single-strand diamond necklace rested above her collarbone in a rounded shape while her hair was tied back with wisps in front.

Markle stepped into a pair of classic heels to elevate her look and create a cohesive aesthetic. The “Suits” star is likely wearing the Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” strappy sandal in black, which retails for $475. She is known to have a series of designer heels on rotation and previously wore this design while in New Zealand in October 2018. She also wore them for the Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Totem’ premiere in London in January 2019.

Keeping things chicly minimalist, the shoes featured a horizontal strap across the toes and another slender piece of fabric encircling the ankle. This simplistic design was boosted by a tall stiletto heel. This type of silhouette can also be found from Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and more labels.

Markle is no stranger to a heel, whether its a Jimmy Choo kitten heel or a Manolo Blahnik pump. She is also a fan of Aquazzura, having worn multiple styles from the brand headed up by Edgardo Osorio, who received the Designer of the Year award on Dec. 4 at the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards.

Tyler Perry was honored at the gala the day after the premiere of his latest film “The Six Triple Eight,” which stars Kerry Washington.

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