Nia Long put together an elevated ensemble featuring mesh pointed-toe heels to attend the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala on Thursday alongside her friend Spencer Means. Additional attendees included Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy, Ariana DeBose, Debbie Harry and more stars.
Opting for minimalist elegance, the actress dressed up in a fitted long sleeve black gown which flared subtly into a mermaid skirt at the bottom. The look was glamorized by rows of sparkling jewels at the collar. She wore her hair slicked back in an updo which allowed for her dangling jewel earrings to be seen. Masks were encouraged for the event, and Long showcased a silver masquerade mask on her Instagram story.
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Long complemented her dress with a pair of pointed-toe black heels—stepping out in a pair of Gianvito Rossi 100mm Claudia pumps. The shoes featured a pointed toe, rounded low-cut vamp and tapered stiletto heel offering the actress a few extra inches of height. Differing from the standard black leather high heel, the upper featured a mesh material with a lacy design. A popular footwear trend, Rihanna recently donned a pair of lacy shoes to attend a Met Gala after party.
Long is unafraid of a high heel — she recently wore a pair of black leather stiletto boots to attend a Knicks game in March.
The New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala featured a performance of “Vienna Waltzes,” showcasing the artistry of the company’s founding choreographer George Balanchine. The evening also included a cocktail reception before the performance as well as dinner and dancing afterwards. Discover more looks from the event below.