Gabrielle Union’s The Inspection Press Tour: Every Shoe and Outfit From Bared to Armani

In late 2022, Gabrielle Union arrived in New York City to discuss a role that sat in stark opposition to her personal life.

Known for her public advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and her support of her transgender daughter, Zaya, Union took a sharp creative turn in the A24 drama The Inspection.

In the film—inspired by the life of director Elegance Bratton—Union portrays Inez French, a religious prison guard who disowns her son after he comes out as gay. The performance required Union to distance herself from her own parenting philosophy to find the humanity in a character defined by rejection.

The role arrived at a time when her own blended family was often in the public eye. Together with her husband, Dwyane Wade, she shares their daughter, Kaavia, and Wade’s children from previous relationships: Zaire, Zaya, and Xavier.

Understated Neutrals: Gabrielle Union Elevates Rosetta Getty Layers With Bared Footwear “Godwit” Sandals

For her interview, the Bring It On actress opted for a neutral ensemble composed of a coat and a maxi skirt, curated by stylist Thomas Christos Kikis.

She wore an off-white textured mock-neck top and a matching maxi skirt by Rosetta Getty underneath a double-breasted, cream-colored coat by Sportmax. The pure virgin wool “Tresa” coat features pointed lapels, patch pockets, and a self-tie waist.

Gabrielle Union promotes The Inspection in a Rosetta Getty top and skirt and a Sportmax coat at CBS Mornings on November 30, 2022 (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The 10 Things I Hate About You actress wore her raven tresses in a top knot, with loose fringes framing her face. She then highlighted her eyes with subtle smoky eyeshadow and mascara, adding a hint of blush and nude lipstick.

Union skipped wearing elaborate jewelry and rounded out her ensemble with strappy sandals by Bared Footwear.

Gabrielle Union pairs her neutral-colored outfit with black leather Bared Footwear Godwit heels (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

She finished the look with Bared Footwear’s “Godwit” sandals, designed with adjustable ankle straps, open toes, and sleek asymmetrical bands set on a wearable 3.2-inch heel.

True to the brand’s focus on comfort, the pair features a supportive, biomechanical footbed with a leather sole and rubber grip, blending polished minimalism with all-day ease.

Bared Footwear’s Godwit features a strappy design with a wide high heel

Monochrome Power Dressing: Gabrielle Union Stuns in Red With Pointed Suede Pumps on The View

Later that same day, the Cheaper By the Dozen star visited The View to discuss The Inspection. For the show, she traded her neutral ensemble for a showstopping red outfit from her collaborative collection with NY & Company.

She wore the “Myah” shirtdress in campfire red, which features front buttons, a high-low silhouette, and frills and ruffles cascading from the neckline to the hem.

Gabrielle Union makes a striking entrance at The View in a vibrant red ruffled shirtdress layered over matching wide-leg trousers from her NY & Company collection, finishing the monochrome look with sharp pointed-toe pumps that subtly peek out beneath the flowing hem (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Showing a glimpse of her belly button, Gabrielle teamed the shirtdress with the “Parker” high-waisted wide-leg trousers from the same collection.

Gabrielle wore the same beauty look and rounded out her monochrome outfit with pointy red suede heels.

Gabrielle Union wears a top knot with face-framing fringes and highlights her features with smoky eyeshadow (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

After-Dark Glamour: Gabrielle Union Sparkles in Giorgio Armani With Classic Black Satin Pumps at Broadway Premiere

On December 1, 2022, the New York Times best-selling author attended the Broadway opening of Ain’t No Mo with her husband, Dwyane Wade, at the Belasco Theatre. Gabrielle, Wade, and Drag Race star RuPaul are part of the comedy’s co-producing team.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union arrive at the Ain’t No Mo Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre, with Union shimmering in a black sequined Giorgio Armani dress with fringe detailing, styled over sleek trousers and finished with pointed-toe pumps, while Wade complements her in a tailored tweed jacket, turtleneck, and burgundy trousers on December 1, 2022 (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Strange World voice actor sparkled in a black dress while her husband looked dapper in a brown tweed Canali jacket, a gray turtleneck top, and burgundy trousers.

Styled by Thomas Christos, Union wore a Giorgio Armani creation featuring a micro-sequin-embellished sleeveless bodice and a beaded-fringe skirt.

Gabrielle Union shows off her toned arms in a shimmering Armani black dress featuring a sequined bodice and a beaded skirt (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The former America’s Got Talent judge wore black pants underneath and paired them with black satin pointy pumps.

As if the sparkles were not enough, Union accessorized with Yeprem diamond chandelier earrings. She styled her tresses in a half-up ponytail with side-parted bangs and completed her look with heavy lashes and a nude pout.

Gabrielle Union styles her tresses in a half-up ponytail, showing off her Yeprem diamond chandelier earrings (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

More Gabrielle Union Shoe and Style Highlights to Explore on Your Next Shoes

If this November 2022 style run shows anything, it’s how effortlessly Gabrielle Union moves between understated daytime polish, bold monochrome dressing, and after-dark glamour—always with sharp footwear choices anchoring the look.

For more of her best designer heels, standout outfits, and red-carpet fashion moments, explore these evergreen Gabrielle Union features from the Your Next Shoes archives.