Stars arrived at the Ebony Power 100 Gala held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California, pairing eye-grabbing looks with shoes that popped on the plum purple carpet. Celebrities like Taraji P. Henson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kayla Nicole and more wore strappy sandals, cap toe shoes and heels, and more from Tom Ford, Amina Muaddi, Jimmy Choo and more. The Power 100 Gala was a celebration of the new era of talent and tastemakers leading change within the community, as well as recognition of the notable honorees like Teyana Taylor, Iman, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Olandria Carthen, and more. Take a look at the standout shoe moments on the red carpet at the Ebony Power 100 Gala.
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Taraji P. Henson
Image Credit: Getty Images Taraji P. Henson wore a pair of ankle strap embellished heels by Kurt Geiger.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Image Credit: Getty Images Tracee Ellis Ross wore a neon yellow Mugler dress with a sculptural design and dramatic ruching at the waist and kept it classic with her heels opting for Christian Louboutin’s So Kate patent leather pumps.
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Kayla Nicole
Image Credit: Getty Images Kayla Nicole was a vision in a yellow dress with a plunging neckline which she paired with Tom Ford’s padlock sandals in metallic gold.
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Winnie Harlow
Image Credit: Getty Images Winnie Harlow also stepped out in Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” pumps in all white with a red Diotima fall 2025 backless dress.
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Claudia Jordan
Image Credit: Getty Images Claudia Jordan paired a sparkly silver dress with Mach & Mach double bow crystal-embellished heels.
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Jackie Aina
Image Credit: Getty Images Jackie Aina wore Jimmy Choo Azia 95 sandals in metallic leather with a strapless mini dress from Rizman Ruzaini.
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Golden Brooks
Image Credit: Getty Images Golden Brooks wore T-strap pumps, with a stiletto hee and a platform, that are embellished with multi-shape stones and have an almond-toe and peep toe design.
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Malika Andrews
Image Credit: Getty Images Malika Andrews wore Saint Laurent’s Vendome 110 patent leather slingback pumps.
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Lionel Boyce
Image Credit: Getty Images “The Bear” star Lionel Boyce kept it simple in a pair of black leather penny loafers.
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Linda Johnson Rice
Image Credit: Getty Images Linda Johnson Rice wore a pair of Fendi Colibrì embellished slingback pumps.
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Keith Lee and Ronni Lee
Image Credit: Getty Images Content creator Keith Lee’s wife Ronni Lee wore a pair of Chanel slingback pumps with a block heel.
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Lucky Daye
Image Credit: Getty Images Lucky Daye kept this look fun wearing an all-white ensemble wearing square toe, metallic silver leather boots.
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Tyrese and Zelie Timothy
Image Credit: Getty Images Tyrese wore black round toe boots while his date Zelie Timothy wore metallic silver Jimmy Choo Verity 100 sandals.
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Ari Lennox
Image Credit: Getty Images Ari Lennox kept it simple in a pair of pointed toe black pumps.
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Robin Thede
Image Credit: Getty Images Robin Thede paired a vibrant red dress with sleek pointed toe strappy gold sandals.
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Karrueche Tran
Image Credit: Getty Images Karrueche Tran arrived on the red carpet in a strapless black dress with Balmain ‘Daphne’ black velvet pump, which featured a silver metallic cap toe and heel.
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Debra Martin Chase
Image Credit: Getty Images Film producer Debra Martin Chase wore Christian Louboutin’s “Supramariza” platform sandals, which feature a platform sole, an open toe with criss-cross straps, and an ankle strap with a buckle closure.
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Quenlin Blackwell
Image Credit: Getty Images Quenlin Blackwell opted for Amina Muaddi Adut heeled sandals in black patent calfskin with a crystal-cut pin-buckle strap at vamp and ankle.
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Gogo Morrow
Image Credit: Getty Images Singer Gogo Morrow wore what appeared to be Giuseppe Zanotti 120mm Andrea Metallic Sandals.
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Kara Young
Image Credit: Getty Images Broadway star Kara Young wore a pair of black leather Marc Jacobs The Doll pumps with a buckle fastening.
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Omarion
Image Credit: Getty Images Omarion wore a pair of platform leather boots to the event.
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Theresa Claiborne
Image Credit: Getty Images Theresa Claiborne, who is the first female African-American pilot in the United States Air Force, woer a pair of customized white sneakers.
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JayDon
Image Credit: Getty Images Up and coming R&B signer JayDon wore a pair of burguny penny loafers with tassels in burgundy.
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Miles Caton
Image Credit: Getty Images “Sinners” breakout star Miles Caton wore a pair of Louis Vuitton’s LV Bubble Derby shoes.
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Mario
Image Credit: Getty Images Singer Mario wore a pair of Alexander McQueen heeled ankle boots with a metal cap toe.
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Achieng Agutu
Image Credit: Getty Images Influencer Achieng Agutu wore a pair of open toed sandals in a powder blue shade with a dainty bow on the strap across the vamp.
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Eden Bridgeman
Image Credit: Getty Images Eden Bridgeman wore Amina Muaddi’s Camelia 105 slingback pumps in a bright blue satin.