Kerry Washington Stuns in Custom Fendi Dress and Striking Sandal Heels at 2023 NAACP Image Awards

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Kerry Washington made a daring appearance at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, where she served as one of the presenters for the night.

Kerry Washington stunned in a custom Fendi dress featuring a sheer sparkling bralette and a black bodice at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards Kerry Washington stunned in a custom Fendi dress featuring a sheer sparkling bralette and a black bodice at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California (Credit: Koi Sojer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

The Scandal star turned heads on the red carpet wearing a custom Fendi black strapless draped wrap dress that featured a striking crystal pavé side closure.

The dress accentuated her figure with heavy ruching, gathering set to one side and a thigh-high slit that showed off her toned legs.

Kerry Washington's dress was completed with heavy ruching and gathering set to one side, a lengthy sweeping skirt, and a side slit that elegantly showed off her silver bedazzled sandals with stiletto-style heelsKerry Washington’s dress was completed with heavy ruching and gathering set to one side, a lengthy sweeping skirt, and a side slit that elegantly showed off her silver bedazzled sandals with stiletto-style heels (Credit: Koi Sojer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

Washington paired the dress with open-toed, rhinestone-covered strappy Jimmy Choo Thyra heels and asymmetrical silver earrings, opting out of a necklace to keep the focus on her bold ensemble.

Her dark locks were parted in the middle and styled straight behind her, completing her glamorous look.

Kerry Washington wore a semi-sheer, sparking white bralette top and asymmetrical silver earrings that differed in size, foregoing a necklace to keep the focus on her bold ensembleKerry Washington wore a semi-sheer, sparking white bralette top and asymmetrical silver earrings that differed in size, foregoing a necklace to keep the focus on her bold ensemble (Credit: Koi Sojer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

During the ceremony, the talented Save the Last Dance actress stepped onto the stage to present the Jackie Robinson Sports Award to her close friend and professional tennis player, Serena Williams.

One month earlier, she made a stylish appearance at the Fendi Spring 2023 show during Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris.

Kerry Washington wears a green outfit with black Fendi tights, large statement earrings, and a green mini bag for the Fendi Couture fashion showKerry Washington wears a green outfit with black Fendi tights, large statement earrings, and a green mini bag for the Fendi Couture fashion show on January 26, 2023, in Paris, France (Credit: Julien Reynaud / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Django Unchained actress opted for a green-themed ensemble, pairing a bright knit crewneck sweater with a similar-hued silk skirt with a thigh-high slit on the left side.

Kerry Washington pulls her hair back for the 2011 ESPY AwardsKerry Washington pulls her hair back for the 2011 ESPY Awards held July 13, 2011, at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles (Credit: Apega / WENN / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision)

In July 2011, Kerry Washington stunned in a glittering outfit at the 2011 ESPY Awards.

She sparkled in a shimmery, glittery silver Jenny Packham Fall 2011 dress on the red carpet.

Kerry Washington shimmers on the red carpet in a silver Jenny Packham dressKerry Washington shimmers on the red carpet in a silver Jenny Packham dress (Credit: Apega / WENN / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision)

Kerry didn’t just stop with the dress. She went all-out with the shine and paired her dress with equally high-wattage makeup and accessories.

Kerry Washington shows off her back and legs in an open-backed Jenny Packham dressKerry Washington shows off her back and legs in an open-backed Jenny Packham dress (Credit: Apega / WENN / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision)

Not related to Denzel Washington, Kerry wore silvery-gray eye makeup and matching silver H. Stern jewelry. She carried a silver hard-case clutch and cinched her dress with a silver beaded belt.

Kerry Washington carries a silver hard-case clutch on the ESPY Awards red carpetKerry Washington carries a silver hard-case clutch on the ESPY Awards red carpet (Credit: Apega / WENN / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision)

She finished her ensemble with a pair of “Nikko II” shoes from the then up-and-coming designer Gio Diev.

Kerry Washington's feet in gray Gio Diev heelsKerry Washington’s feet in gray Gio Diev heels (Credit: Apega / WENN / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision)

These gray leather pumps feature silver embellishments on the tops to the feet and matching spiked heels.

Kerry Washington's feet in gray-and-silver "Nikko II" leather pumpsKerry Washington’s feet in gray-and-silver “Nikko II” leather pumps (Credit: Apega / WENN / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision)

Bulgarian-born, New York-based Gio Metodiev is behind the Gio Diev label. He started on the public relations side of fashion but found the call of the creative/design side too strong to ignore.

Instinct told him to head to Northern Italy, where he studied and practiced the shoe-making process on the factory floor. Self-taught and self-funded, he was eventually successful in producing the first Gio Diev shoe collection, which includes the “Nikko II” pumps seen on Kerry Washington.

Female warriors inspired the Gio Diev Fall 2011 collection’s strong lines and confident styles.

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Nikko IIGio Diev Fall 2011 Nikko II

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Odessa IGio Diev Fall 2011 Odessa I

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Odessa IIGio Diev Fall 2011 Odessa II

Gio Diev Fall 2011 PompeiGio Diev Fall 2011 Nara I

Gio Diev Fall 2011 PompeiGio Diev Fall 2011 Pompei

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Roanne IGio Diev Fall 2011 Roanne I

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Roanne IIGio Diev Fall 2011 Roanne II

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Roanne IIIGio Diev Fall 2011 Roanne III

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Bonn IGio Diev Fall 2011 Bonn I

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Phoenix IGio Diev Fall 2011 Phoenix I

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Phoenix IIGio Diev Fall 2011 Phoenix II

Gio Diev Fall 2011 JinanGio Diev Fall 2011 Jinan

Gio Diev Fall 2011 Waterloo IIGio Diev Fall 2011 Waterloo II

Gio Diev pumps and sandals are priced between $700 to $800, while boots are $950 to $2,000. The price tag is mostly for celebrities, so we’ll keep our eyes out to see whether more of this designer’s shoes make it to the red carpet.