Wendy Williams made an unexpected appearance at the LaQuan Smith Spring/Summer 2026 show during New York Fashion Week on September 16, 2025, marking one of her rare major public outings in recent months.

The former talk show host arrived in a black-and-white fluffy oversized LaQuan Smith coat. As she walked into the venue, the crowd erupted in cheers, with several guests capturing the moment on their phones. Outside the show, Williams told reporters, “I feel like a zillion dollars.”

Wendy Williams- Instagram

Williams sat front row with her close circle, including longtime friend Max Tucci, her niece Alex Finnie, and Finnie’s fiancé Eric Houston. Celebrities spotted at the show included Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, Amerie, Jordyn Woods and Ice Spice. D’Lila and Jessie Combs, daughters of Sean “Diddy” Combs were also present, joined by their brother King Combs, creating one of the most photographed front rows of the night.

Wendy Williams- Instagram

Her appearance followed another sighting earlier in the week at the Bach Mai show on September 14, where she wore a mini dress with a wide black Gucci belt, and paired with chunky black-and-white Chanel sneakers.

The outing comes as Williams continues to manage her court-appointed financial guardianship, which has kept her largely out of the public eye since 2022. Still, her New York Fashion Week appearance drew excitement from fans and industry insiders alike, confirming that her presence continues to create a stir.

Giorgio Armani, who died at 91, leaves behind five decades of influence, with designs that combined simplicity and sophistication to shape both runways and Hollywood

While he is well known for revolutionizing suits by breaking away from the stiff padded form which it was originally known for in the 1970s and 80s he introduced minimalism, softness, and elegance into contemporary designs.

Throughout his years of career, you can see his deep understanding of the fashion world in how he embraced Hollywood and shaped how stars dressed, from Selena Gomez, Beyoncé, and the like.   His designs have continued to fascinate on every red carpet.  Sleek satin gowns on Anne Hathaway and Demi Moore demonstrate his craftsmanship and enduring appeal.

Additionally, Armani set trends with Cate Blanchett’s sheer, crystal-embellished gown at the 2014 Oscars ushering in a wave of nude-inspired transparency,  and Rihanna’s bold 2017 Grammys look blending a bralette and flowing skirt, which influenced the lingerie-as-outerwear movement.

So many Oscars have been won wearing Armani and his influence will forever remain woven into the foundation of fashion.

Beyond gowns and suits, his quiet remodeling was technical and aesthetic. By unpicking structure, stripping heavy canvases, softening shoulders, and favouring drape over armour, Armani changed how clothing moves on the body and how celebrities present themselves. That deconstructed tailoring freed men from rigid silhouettes and gave actresses a new type of look: confidence without excess.

On the red carpet, his house offered both understatement and spectacle, from Julia Roberts’ menswear moment to Cate Blanchett’s Swarovski-studded Oscars gown and Rihanna’s 2017 two-piece that rewrote evening wear rules. Each headline look was a symbol of his taste: liquid satin, clean lines, and the choreography of fabric. When the news of his death broke, designers, actors, and critics all paid tribute to the fashion legend. Fashion shows and festivals also planned special events to honor how important his vision was to the world of style.

Armani leaves behind not just clothes, but a lasting style of richness with ease. His name will always stand for simple and stylish celebrity fashion.

Let’s take a look at some remarkable red carpet moments wearing Giorgio Armani.

Hunter Schafer at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival -Instagram

Rihanna at the 2017 Grammys –  Instagram

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 1998 premiere of Shakespeare in Love -Instagram

Selena Gomez at the 2011 AMAs —Instagram

Lupita Nyong’o at the 2024 Oscars — Instagram

Margot Robbie at the 2024 Golden Globes – Instagram

Beyoncé at the 2003 AFI Life Achievement Award -Instagram

Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Oscars – Instagram

Demi Moore at the 2025 Oscars – Instagram

Lady Gaga at the 2010 Grammys – Instagram

Julia Roberts British Fashion Awards 2019- Instagram

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Cowboy boots have become high-fashion collectibles,  and should be an essential in every closet. These classic shoes go well with just about any outfit, reinterpreted by luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Celine, and Isabel Marant in recent years they have become a go-to shoe for celebrities. Embraced by celebrities from Beyoncé who wore bold designs during her “Cowboy Carter” tour,  other stars have been spotted sporting the boots on red carpets, on stage, and beyond. Whether you want to dress them down with denim shorts or wear them with pants there is no wrong way to wear the traditional western boot. Let’s take a look at your favorite and stylish celebrities rocking the timeless cowboy boots below.

Beyoncé wearing a redifined edgy cowboy boot at her cowboy Carter tour — Instagram

Beyoncé

Victoria in a cowboy fit at revolve festival- Pinterest @genet

Victoria Justice at Revolve Festival 2025

Bella Hadid in her lucky charm boot — Instagram

Bella Hadid

Camila at Revolve – Pinterest @rafcas

Camila Morrone at Revolve 2025

Kendall Jenner rocking a cowboy boot – Pinterest @N69

Kendall Jenner

Sydney in a short skirt and corset top at stage coach 2025- Instagram

Sydney Sweeney at Stage Coach Festival 2025

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Priyanka Chopra

Cowboy boots – Pinterest @zebra&maduixa

Why Cowboy Boots Still Matter

Their ability to adapt is what gives them longevity. Although the basic shape of the cowboy boot doesn’t change, designers continue to reinvent it. The boot adapts to any cultural moment, whether it is made of buttery calfskin, neon patent leather, or crystal embellishments.

Every decade, cowboy boots are redefined whether it’s through festival fashion, Hollywood glitz, or, more recently, luxury couture. Their relevance is maintained by a combination of history, attitude, and reinvention.