Last Week’s Best Dressed Stars Matched Ease With Red Carpet Flair

The streets of New York and the red carpets of Doha lit up last week with more than music and philanthropy. They lit up with style, boldness, and pure presence. From a Thanksgiving float turned pink runway to the Franca Fund gala red carpet that felt like both tribute and quiet revolution, fashion proved it still knows how to stir hearts.

Indeed, each appearance spoke its own truth. And in a world moving fast, these moments seemed to pause time. Whether carried by rhythm, memory, or legacy, the looks offered more than outfits. They delivered identity, voice, and the silent power that comes when someone chooses to stand out.

The Looks

Cynthia Erivo opened the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade with a soulful rendition of “Feeling Good,” and she showed up just as powerfully in style. Her deep maroon ensemble from Max Mara wrapped her in a timeless silhouette that radiated elegance and poise. The floor-length, structured coat felt almost like a cloak of strength. A coordinating hat, a clean-lined belt, and heeled boots grounded the ensemble with subtle force, creating a look that felt both classic and commanding.

Meanwhile, Naomi Campbell owned the paddock at the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas with a fearless, high-octane ensemble that fused runway edge and motorsport energy. She stepped out in a rich brown leather jumpsuit by Zimmermann, its bold silhouette plunging into pure 1980s nostalgia. Over her shoulders, she draped a long snakeskin-print coat by Elie Saab, adding movement and unmistakable attitude. Pointed leather boots sharpened the silhouette, echoing the precision of the racetrack. With minimal yet deliberate accessories, rectangular sunglasses, a gold choker with turquoise detail, layered necklaces, and subtle jewelry, she let the outfit speak entirely for itself.

Finally, at the 2025 Franca Fund Gala in Doha, Regina King arrived like a flame carried with purpose. Wrapped in a breathtaking Jean-Louis Sabaji gown, she stepped onto the carpet with the quiet command of a woman fully aware of how her presence can shift a room. The dress, a vivid heat-kissed shade of orange, draped and gathered across her frame with sculptural ease. A soft cascade of fabric trailed behind her, giving the impression that the gown remained in motion even when she did not. Styled by Wayman and Micah, the look balanced structure with fluidity and boldness with restraint. It honored the evening’s spirit of legacy, memory, and giving.