Fran Drescher Shimmers in Dolce & Gabbana Crystal-Embellished Slingbacks at 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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Fran Drescher upped the glamour of her look with her shoes. The current president of SAG-AFTRA, attended the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday in Washington, D.C. wearing pointed-toe Dolce & Gabbana slingbacks.
Drescher isn’t the only one that opted for shimmering crystals. Billy Porter, who also appeared at the event, wore a pair of custom Christian Louboutin boots. Those shoes were studded with larger crystals than Drescher’s heels.
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While Savannah Guthrie didn’t wear crystals, she did select heeled sandals from Dolce & Gabbana.
The 2024 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was held at the Washington Hilton. This annual event highlights the significance of the First Amendment, supports WHCA scholarships, and recognizes outstanding journalists with WHCA awards. The evening’s guests included President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Brittney Griner, Scarlett Johansson, Sophia Bush and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre among numerous others. “Saturday Night Live ‘Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost was the host.
About the shoe
The Dolce & Gabbana Lollo slingback was introduced for the brand’s spring 2023 collection created in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. The shoe features a sharp, pointed toe and is made of silvertone Italian leather.
Covered in crystals, the heel features a buckle closure as well as a 4-inch stiletto.
Dolce & Gabbana’s Heritage
Founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1982, Dolce & Gabbana has become a staple of global fashion. The brand is regarded for its deeply Italian roots. It underscores this by hosting its Alta Moda show as an Italian answer to the haute couture presentations in Paris. The company’s wares have also become favorites of many celebrities.
In 2023, Kim Kardashian was asked to work with the global brand and curated a collection based on archives that ranged from 1987 to 2007.
