On November 5, 2014, outside the AOL building in Manhattan, Tenitra Michelle Williams—standing 5ft 7½ (171.5 cm) and known for her precise, confident style—stepped out in a polished off-duty look defined by edge, balance, and intentional footwear.
Appearing on HuffPost Live to discuss her album Journey to Freedom and her then-new reality series Fix My Choir, the Destiny’s Child alum anchored her black-and-red ensemble with statement heels in her usual US shoe size 7, underscoring how thoughtful shoe choices can elevate even daytime promotional dressing.
Michelle Williams steps out outside the AOL building in Manhattan on November 5, 2014, letting spiked BCBGMAXAZRIA pumps anchor her black-and-red look with edge, height, and confident structure (Credit: Alberto Reyes / TNYF / WENN)
Her leather jacket and red top set a bold tonal foundation, while the streamlined black pants kept the look grounded—allowing her spiked pumps to do the heavy lifting.
Finished with loose curls and a red lip, the outfit underscored a timeless styling principle: when the clothes signal confidence, the shoes sharpen the message.
Michelle Williams steps out in Manhattan wearing a textured black jacket over a bold red top, letting sharp contrasts and clean lines define the look
For an added dose of edge, Michelle grounded the look with the “Hersh” pumps by BCBGMAXAZRIA, letting spiked straps and rounded studs inject attitude and structure into her streamlined black-and-red ensemble.
A close-up highlights her studded BCBGMAXAZRIA pumps, where spiked straps and ankle cuffs bring attitude and structure to an otherwise streamlined outfit
They also feature ankle cuffs, buckled ankle straps, cutout details, back zip closures, pointed toes, 0.75-inch platforms, and 5-inch metal heels.
BCBGMAXAZRIA “Hersh” spiked pumps in black leather, featuring studded straps, ankle cuffs, and towering metallic heels that bring edge and structure to an all-black look
Why BCBGMAXAZRIA Still Matters in Modern Shoe & Style Stories
From red-carpet moments to off-duty appearances, BCBGMAXAZRIA has consistently shown how well-designed footwear can sharpen a look without overwhelming it.
Michelle Williams’ spiked pumps are just one example of the brand’s enduring ability to balance edge, structure, and wearability—making it a recurring reference point in celebrity style coverage.
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