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Gabrielle Union Goes Preppy-Chic in Plaid Dress and Strappy Sandals for ‘They Call Me Magic’ Premiere With Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union was ultra-chic at the "They Call Me Magic" premiere in Los Angeles with Dwyane Wade. The actress wore a plaid mini dress with brown sandals.
Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, 'They Call Me Magic' Screening
Gabrielle Union in Plaid Minidress at 'They Call Me Magic' Premiere
TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 09: Gabrielle Union attends the premiere of "Riff Raff" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 09, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Gabrielle Union is seen in SoHo on April 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Gabrielle Union attends Burberry s/s24 Collection catwalk show at Highbury Fields during London Fashion Week September 2023 on September 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade always bring their fashion A-game to every event. The dynamic power couple beamed while posing on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “They Call Me Magic.” The docuseries highlights the global impact of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, both on and off the court and features interviews with Magic Johnson, his family members and many others. The television show premieres on Apple TV+ on April 22.

For the outing, Union went preppy-chic in a brown plaid mini dress. The “Cheaper by the Dozen” actress who recently debuted her first-ever shoe line with New York & Company accessorized the spring ensemble with small hoop earrings and bracelets. She touted her essentials in a square pink handbag and styled her dark tresses straight.

Gabrielle Union, Strappy Sandals, They Call Me Magic
Gabrielle Union at ‘They Call Me Magic’ screening at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on April 14, 2022.Janet Gough / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union at the Los Angeles premiere of Apple’s ‘They Call Me Magic’ on April 14, 2022.ess Agency/

Wade complemented his wife’s look by sporting a black checkered wool shirt from Fendi’s Autumn/Winter 22′ collection. The former NBA star teamed his top with trousers and white and brown loafers. The slip-on silhouette was complete with leather uppers and had a wide double strap across the instep.

Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, They Call Me Magic
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union at ‘They Call Me Magic’ premiere on April 14, 2022.Janet Gough / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA
Gabrielle Union, Strappy Sandals
A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s brown sandals.Janet Gough / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA

To amp up her look, Union rounded things off with brown strappy sandals. The leather shoes had a thin strap across the top and a high stiletto heel.

Union and Wade set the bar high when it comes to fashion. The pair is known for making fashionable appearances and coordinating their ensembles on and off the red carpet.

Click through the gallery to see Union’s chic street style over the years. 

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