Gabrielle Union Serves Endless Sartorial Genius in New York City
The inimitable Gabrielle Union has once again proven her title as a veritable fashion icon. The actress and entrepreneur was spotted in New York City this week, delivering a masterclass in elevated yet edgy dressing that left the style set positively swooning.
First up was Union’s appearance at the launch of Pharrell’s new Tiffany Titan collection on May 2nd. Styled with a deft hand by Thomas Christos Kikis, the Being Mary Jane star embraced a sleek all-black aesthetic in a belted mini dress. But it was her shoes that truly stole the spotlight – a pair of patent leather Pippa pumps from cult-favorite brand Reformation.
These pointed-toe beauties boast a lithe silhouette with crisscross ankle straps and a gravity-defying nearly 4-inch heel. In Union’s signature fashion, she managed to inject even this understated look with plenty of attitude and sex appeal. The Reformation pumps lent the ensemble a delicious bit of sheen, perfectly complementing the LBD’s minimalism.
Just days prior, Union turned heads yet again at the New York premiere of The Idea of You – the Amazon Prime Video project that she masterfully produced. Here, she embodied sultry sophistication in a plunging Brandon Maxwell top and micro mini skirt set.
The top’s oversized collar provided a subtle nod to prep while the jaw-dropping deep-V neckline exuded pure allure. Union doubled down on the va-va-voom factor by showcasing her endlessly toned legs, which were further elongated by another pair of Reformation heels – this time in a strappy patent leather style.
Layered necklaces added just the right hint of embellishment, allowing the monochrome color story to smolder. With her trademark tousled lob and luminous makeup, Union struck the perfect balance of insouciant cool-girl and unabashed bombshell.
The actress has long been a proponent of the celeb-loved Reformation, whose environmentally-conscious designs have become a hit among the A-list set. In fact, megastars like Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid have all been spotted in the brand’s covetable footwear as of late.
For Swift, it was a pair of knee-high printed boots that became her NYC street style go-to last winter. Meanwhile, Hadid has been living in Reformation’s printed loafers, incorporating them into her model-off-duty uniform with characteristic insouciance.
With each new appearance, Gabrielle Union continues to prove her credentials as a true fashion force to be reckoned with. Her ability to inject even the simplest looks with heaps of personality and modern charm is unparalleled. We await her next sartorial move with bated breath – though if her latest turns are any indication, it’s sure to be a showstopper.
