Sky-High Heels Take Center Stage at ‘The Color Purple’ Photocall
On Tuesday, the Savoy Place hotel in London hosted a star-studded photocall for the 2023 film “The Color Purple.” Leading ladies Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks arrived in show-stopping heels that commanded just as much attention as their famous faces.
Henson, who plays the sultry Shug Avery, exuded sophistication in a leopard print ensemble paired with textural black suede pumps. Featuring knife-like pointed toes and winding ankle straps, her heels sat atop thin stilettos that gave the actress a subtle yet statuesque boost. The neutral hue allowed Henson’s lively prints to shine.
Barrino brought the drama as Celie in sky-high black patent leather platforms fresh off the Dolce & Gabbana runway. With rounded toes and delicate D&G-engraved buckles, the glossy shoes complemented her preppy plaid blazer dress and bright blue headband.
Not to be outdone, Brooks dazzled as Sofia in metallic gold sandals with crisscrossing straps across her feet and ankles. The peep-toe platforms granted the “Orange Is the New Black” star a towering silhouette, which she balanced out with a vibrant orange sweater dress.
From sultry to sweet to dazzling, the actresses’ heels captured the multifaceted essence of their characters. The shoes may have stolen the spotlight, but the colorful cast of “The Color Purple” is sure to entrance audiences when the film debuts later this year.
