Vanessa Williams walked the pink carpet at The 2026 Powerlist Celebration of Black Excellence Awards carrying a pair of floral heels Ron White designed together with her in thoughts. Williams paired the pumps with a inexperienced gown from the Pamella Roland spring 2026 assortment to the occasion, which occurred on the JW Marriott Grosvenor Home on Friday in London.
Vanessa Williams at The 2026 Powerlist Celebration of Black Excellence Awards at JW Marriott Grosvenor Home on Friday in London.
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Williams made a press release in a lightweight inexperienced, midi-length cocktail gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline. The bodice encompasses a twist element with darkish, leaf-like appliqués embellished with metallic sequins. The formfitting silhouette and was introduced throughout New York Style Week in September.
Her heels are from the limited-edition “The Satan Wears Prada Assortment” by Ron White, which have been designed for lead character Miranda Priestly within the London West Finish manufacturing of “The Satan Wears Prada Musical,” performed by Williams.
An in depth-up of the shoe.
She wore the Look #3 Onyx Multi sneakers, which showcased multi floral embroidery on black cashmere suede. The sneakers featured a 95mm, or 3.3-inch heel, in addition to arch help and double padding for consolation. The sneakers retail for $470.
The Ron White and “The Satan Wears Prada” assortment contains sneakers impressed by the present, reminiscent of laser-cut velvet pumps, pointed-toe pumps and slingbacks. The sneakers are designed with the model’s signature “All Day Heels” know-how, cushioned footbeds and an anti-slip sole for consolation and security. The collaboration was impressed by six of the sneakers Miranda Priestly wore within the musical.
The shoe model introduced the gathering on Instagram in November. “We’re thrilled to announce that Ron White Footwear will play a giant function in ‘The Satan Wears Prada — the Musical’ in London’s West Finish! Much more thrilling, Ron’s muse, the unimaginable Vanessa Williams, stars as Miranda Priestly herself performing to Elton John’s unique rating,” the model shared with a sequence of images. “Vanessa’s class and iconic fashion have impressed every shoe design, bringing the glamour and energy of ‘The Satan Wears Prada’ to life in each step.”
Williams is starring within the West Finish manufacturing of the musical in London, which opened in December on the Dominion Theatre. The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors individuals of African and African Caribbean heritage who’re shaping enterprise, tradition and society. This yr’s award celebration marks the twentieth anniversary of the occasion.

