In August 2021, Kelly Clarkson and Kristin Chenoweth met in New York City to shoot a promotional music video ahead of the third season of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Kelly Clarkson and Kristin Chenoweth bring contrasting footwear styles to the set of The Kelly Clarkson Show, pairing classic Converse sneakers and crystal-embellished Prada heels while filming a promotional music video in New York City on August 24, 2021 (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Filmed in part on location at the Columbus Circle subway station, the production marked a return to live-audience tapings for the daytime variety talk show following pandemic-era restrictions.
Season 3 opened with a special week of episodes filmed at Manhattan’s Jazz at Lincoln Center before production returned to its regular home at Universal Studios Hollywood. The premiere featured a “Kellyoke” performance of Imagine Dragons’ “On Top of the World,” part of a larger celebration marking the show’s return to live audiences after pandemic-era restrictions.
Kelly Clarkson and Kristin Chenoweth are all smiles while in the Columbus Circle subway station in New York City (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
The then-39-year-old singer was all smiles in a floral-printed wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg.
The DVF Sol mini dress featured an explosive medley of colorful, floral Charlotte and 3D dot prints. It was crafted from airy chiffon and featured a waist tie and a tiered, asymmetrical miniskirt that allowed her to showcase her legs.
Kelly Clarkson poses in a floral Diane von Furstenberg wrap mini dress, styled with black tights and classic Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers during a promotional shoot in New York City (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
The first American Idol champion accessorized her feminine outfit with gold hoops, two layered necklaces, and several rings.
She further glammed up by styling her blonde hair into ‘70s-inspired wavy feathered-out layers and wearing bright red lip color with matching blush and eyeshadow.
Kelly Clarkson complements her floral Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress with softly feathered waves, layered gold jewelry, and a bold red lip during a promotional shoot in New York City (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Rather than matching the dress with heels, Clarkson grounded the look with classic black Converse Chuck Taylors and opaque tights. The combination transformed Diane von Furstenberg’s airy floral wrap dress into something that felt more practical for a day of filming around New York City, particularly inside the Columbus Circle subway station.
Paparazzi photos from the shoot even showed Clarkson carrying a portable fan as temperatures climbed during the late-August production.
Kelly Clarkson grounds her floral Diane von Furstenberg mini dress with classic black Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers and opaque tights, opting for comfort over heels during the New York City shoot (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
The footwear choice also created an interesting contrast with the rest of the styling. While the low-top sneakers emphasized comfort and mobility, Clarkson’s voluminous feathered waves nodded to the same 1970s era that made Diane von Furstenberg’s wrap dress a fashion icon.
Together, the retro-inspired hair and casual sneakers gave the look a mix of glamour and everyday accessibility that suited the upbeat, street-level energy of the production.
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Kristin Chenoweth, meanwhile, brought a dose of Broadway sparkle to the shoot in a black sequined romper that caught the light from every angle.
The Tony Award-winning performer, who later mentored Ariana Grande’s team during the Battle Rounds of The Voice Season 21, paired the stage-ready look with crystal-embellished Prada sandals, reinforcing the production’s celebratory, performance-focused atmosphere.
Kristin Chenoweth commands attention in a black sequined romper, pairing the shimmering one-piece with crystal-embellished Prada sandals for a high-impact promotional shoot in New York City (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
For Chenoweth, the sandals did more than add sparkle. Standing at just 4ft 10 (147.3 cm), she often relies on strategic footwear choices to balance proportions, and the Prada design helped accomplish exactly that.
The chunky block heel offered stability for filming on city pavement, while the open-toe silhouette and minimal straps exposed more of the foot and instep, a classic styling technique that visually elongates the legs when paired with a romper or miniskirt. The bright pink crystals also prevented the all-black outfit from feeling heavy, giving the look a playful Broadway-worthy finish.
Kristin Chenoweth completed her sequined romper with sparkling pink Prada sandals, whose crystal-covered uppers and chunky block heels added extra glamour to the eye-catching look (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
From Kelly’s Converse to Kristin’s Crystal Prada Heels: Two Very Different Takes on Performance Style
Clarkson’s Converse sneakers and Chenoweth’s crystal-covered Prada sandals weren’t simply different fashion choices—they reflected two sides of the production itself.
The promotional video celebrated the return of live audience entertainment and featured appearances from Broadway performers, including Aaron Tveit, André De Shields, and Ben Vereen, as part of a city-wide rendition of Imagine Dragons’ “On Top of the World.”
Seen through that lens, Chenoweth’s sequined romper and sparkling Prada heels captured the theatrical glamour associated with Broadway, while Clarkson’s floral wrap dress and practical Chuck Taylors felt rooted in the everyday rhythm of New York City. The contrast gave the shoot visual energy and showed how footwear can help communicate a story just as effectively as clothing.
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