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Ashanti is back on the red carpet to promote her upcoming reality show “Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together,” and brought her trusted pair of Tom Ford heels with her. The star stepped out in Miami to appear on a panel during the 2025 American Black Film Festival at New World Center on Friday.
The “Happy” singer showcased a pair of black and gold strappy sandals from Tom Ford, featuring the designer’s popular Padlock ankle-strap design. The shoes feature a singular strap across the upper and slim straps around the heel. The shoes feature a metallic gold heel and the style’s signature gold padlock dangling from the buckle. They retail for $1,350.
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After sporting luscious curls at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday, the singer debuted a new hair color at the event, showcasing a deep red-orange hue in a side-parted look. The dress made the colors of her Patbo Papillon tulle long dress pop. The multi-colored frock featured a large-scale butterfly wing print in a blend of light orange, pink, red, white and black hues.
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The colorful dress features a plunging V neckline with structured shoulders and sheer long sleeves into a fitted bodice and midlength skirt. The dress features a ruched detail at the front waist and a slit at the back hem, allowing her shoes to pop through. The singer wore a similar silhouette, a sparkling black gown by Alexandre Vauthier, to the BET Awards.
“Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together” is a reality show that follows Ashanti and her husband, Nelly, after they reunited following a 10-year separation. Now married and with a baby, they will navigate their different parenting styles and disagreements about where to live, and more compromises to make their marriage work. The show debuts on Peacock on June 26.
Tom Ford Padlock Ankle-Strap Sandals
The American Black Film Festival is celebrating its 29th year and continues its mission to celebrate Black artists and spotlight a diverse array of entertainment content created by and for individuals of African descent. The festival brings together enthusiasts of Black culture alongside industry executives and content creators from around the world for five days filled with screenings, engaging talks, exclusive parties, and more.