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How America Ferrera Gave Her Menswear-Inspired Look a Feminine Twist in Gianvito Rossi Heels

To the 2024 Governors Awards, the actress wore a pair of designer black patent leather pumps.
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 07: Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie and America Ferrera pose during the photocall for the film 'Barbie' at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City on July 07, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 07: Margot Robbie poses during the photocall for the film 'Barbie' at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City on July 07, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
NAUCALPAN DE JUAREZ, MEXICO - JULY 06: Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie and America Ferrera pose during the pink carpet for 'Barbie' at Plaza Parque Toreo on July 06, 2023 in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
NAUCALPAN DE JUAREZ, MEXICO - JULY 06:  Margot Robbie poses during the pink carpet for 'Barbie' at Plaza Parque Toreo on July 06, 2023 in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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America Ferrera, known best for her roles in “Barbie,” “Superstore” and “Ugly Betty,” arrived at the 2024 Governors Awards in Hollywood on Tuesday wearing a striking pair of jet-black pointed-toe pumps.

The simple yet elegant heel was from Italian luxury shoe designer Gianvito Rossi, who has released several styles in similar colorways and silhouettes. Although the shoe was partially hidden by Ferrera’s wide-leg pants, the pump featured an estimated four-inch heel and was made from a glossy black patent leather.

According to Gianvito Rossi, the brand designs its shoes with “three key characteristics in mind: elegance, femininity and modernity.”

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America Ferrera attends the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ 14th Annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Jan. 9, 2024 in Hollywood, California.Getty Images

The actress paired her sleek and feminine shoes with a more masculine custom tuxedo from Moschino. Ferrera’s look featured a black jacket with a grosgrain peak lapel, black straight-leg trousers, black grosgrain cummerbund and a black satin bowtie.

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Keeping consistent with her minimalist aesthetic for the night, Ferrera wore a natural makeup look that emphasized her glowing skin and the shape of her dark eyebrows.

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Several other celebrities have sported similar looks recently, pairing together juxtaposed pieces to create an ensemble that is both masculine and feminine.

To the 2022 Variety Hitmakers Brunch, singer and songwriter Dua Lipa wore a pair of punky platform loafers with a pinstriped paint suit. The more masculine look was offset by Lipa’s mix of heavy gold jewelry and bold makeup.

Similarly, actor Timothée Chalamet arrived at the 2022 “Bones and All” Venice Film Festival premiere wearing a pair of masculine black boots. The actor paired this choice of footwear with a soft and more feminine red halter jumpsuit from Haider Ackermann.

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