Kerry Washington Channels Olivia Pope at Michael Kors Spring 2025 Presentation In Black Pumps and Suit

Jaden Thompson

September 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM·3 min read

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Kerry Washington arrived at the Michael Kors Spring 2025 presentation on Sept. 10 channeling her inner Olivia Pope — but with a hint of flirty flair. The “Scandal” actress wore a chic suit with black patent leather pumps, showcasing the timeless quality of the popular footwear style.

Kerry Washington at Michael Kors RTW Spring 2025 as part of New York Ready to Wear Fashion Week held at The Shed on September 10, 2024 in New York, New York.

Washington modeled a summertime take on a pantsuit for the fashion show on Tuesday. She wore a black monochrome set featuring a classic blazer and dress shorts that hit just above the knee. The “UnPrisoned” actress wore nothing underneath the jacket, which accentuated the deep V-neck formed by the crisp lapels.

The finely tailored garment narrowed at the waist to offer a feminine silhouette. Serving as a focal point of the outfit was a sparkling diamond necklace featuring a dangling strand creating a T shape.

A closer look at Kerry Washington's shoes. — A closer look at Kerry Washington’s shoes.

Washington unified the formal aesthetic with a pair of patent leather black pumps boasting a pointed toe and tapered stiletto heel; the sole arched upward at a dramatic angle and curved into the heel. A touchstone style in the world of women’s footwear, the pump is regularly seen during fashion weeks, on Hollywood red carpets or in the halls of a corporate office.

In Washington’s case, a patent leather finish made the footwear more noticeable, offering a polished gleam that complemented her suit. Considered all together, her suit and pump look exuded confidence and timeless sophistication.

Michael Kors offers a myriad of black pumps, from the Amara patent leather pair to the Frankie crocodile embossed option to the Winona leather pump.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Kerry Washington arrives to Michael Kors fashion show at The Shed during New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images) — Kerry Washington arrives to Michael Kors fashion show at The Shed during New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2024 in New York City.

Washington was just recently at the US Open wearing a pair of brown leather pumps, which she paired with white shorts, a brown belt and a navy button down. Promoting her Hulu series “UnPrisoned” this summer, she was out in New York wearing neutral colored pumps with an Oscar de la Renta dress in a striking shade of green.

The actress also showed up at the Democratic National Convention in August to show her support for Kamala Harris, making a fashion statement in a crocheted white ensemble and neutral pumps.