Tracee Ellis Ross Shows off a Colorful Ensemble Complemented by Upturned Pumps at Marc Jacobs Spring 2025 Fashion Show In NYC

Tracee Ellis Ross was one of many stars in attendance at Marc Jacobs’ spring 2025 read-to-wear fashion show held at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, and she went all in on the funky aesthetic that was prominently displayed at the event.

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the Marc Jacobs spring 2025 ready-to-wear show at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.
Tracee Ellis Ross attends the Marc Jacobs spring 2025 ready-to-wear show at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.Getty Images for Marc Jacobs

While many opted to wear Marc Jacobs’ famous Kiki boot to the show, Ross went for a different silhouette, sliding on a bold black pump with an upturned pointed toe to accompany a colorful outfit. The new Marc Jacobs collection plays with proportion, and you could see that characteristic not only on the runway but also in the outfits of various attendees. Donning a look from the label’s fall 2024 collection, Ross wore a bright yellow jacket with strong shoulders, large pearlescent buttons and an elevated white collar. The jacket accompanied a violet-hued skirt that flared out at the bottom.

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A closer look at the shoes Tracee Ellis Ross wore to the Marc Jacobs spring 2025 ready-to-wear show at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.
A closer look at the shoes Tracee Ellis Ross wore to the Marc Jacobs spring 2025 ready-to-wear show at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs

The whimsical ensemble went with a pair of platform block heel pumps designed with a remarkable silhouette. The back of the shoe featured a convex outline while the front curved dramatically upward into a point, recalling footwear silhouettes of other time periods and cultures. This design was applied to shoes that walked the runway yesterday as well — a giant platform boot included the skyward-pointing toe as well.

Tina Leung, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sai De Silva, Charlotte Groeneveld and Mary Leest attend the Marc Jacobs spring 2025 ready-to-wear show at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.
Tina Leung, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sai De Silva, Charlotte Groeneveld and Mary Leest attend the Marc Jacobs spring 2025 ready-to-wear show at the New York Public Library on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs

Ross is unafraid of a footwear style that veers away from the conventional silhouettes of the moment. For example, she attended a Harper’s Bazaar cocktail party in September 2024 wearing a pair of feather-adorned Ferragamo pumps, a design that makes for a voluminous and eye-catching footwear statement. Discover more of her fashion moments below.

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