At Macy’s Herald Square in New York City on November 26, 2019, Kelly Rowland balanced cold-weather practicality with the elevated footwear choices that have long defined her off-duty style.
Rehearsing for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade alongside her son Titan, the singer layered a glossy puffer set over cozy knitwear while grounding the look with metallic Stella McCartney “Elyse” platform sneakers.
The appearance captured two sides of Rowland’s fashion identity that continue to resonate years later: relaxed streetwear built around statement shoes, and polished red-carpet tailoring styled with sculptural heels.
Just weeks earlier at the AFI Fest premiere of Queen & Slim in Hollywood, she paired a sharp white pantsuit with crystal-embellished Amina Muaddi “Gilda” sandals, highlighting the designer’s now-signature flared heel silhouette during the brand’s breakout era.
Glossy Streetwear and Gold Stella McCartney Platforms at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Rehearsals
The American singer was spotted outside Macy’s Herald Square, rehearsing for her upcoming performance at Macy’s 93rd Annual Thanksgiving Parade.
Kelly Rowland layered a glossy black puffer jacket and matching textured pants over a chunky white cable-knit sweater, grounding the oversized winter look with metallic gold Stella McCartney “Elyse” platform sneakers outside Macy’s Herald Square in New York City on November 26, 2019 (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / Instar / WENN)
She stepped out with her 5-year-old son, Titan, who was seen dancing around with her.
The mother-and-son tandem bundled up for their outing, with Titan in a puffy blue jacket, a camo beanie, Nike track pants, and rubber shoes.
Kelly Rowland dances with her son while rehearsing outside Macy’s on 34th Street
Kelly layered a glossy puffer jacket with matching pants over a white cable-knit sweater, leaning into the oversized winter silhouettes that dominated late-2010s street style.
Kelly Rowland rehearsing for the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The mother-of-one completed her rehearsal look with Stella McCartney’s ‘Elyse’ platform sneakers, which we’ve already seen on a number of celebrities in the past.
Kelly Rowland grounded her oversized winter rehearsal look with metallic gold Stella McCartney “Elyse” platform shoes, featuring chunky wooden wedges and serrated rubber soles that added height without sacrificing comfort
She opted for the metallic gold version of the Stella McCartney “Elyse,” a hybrid derby-platform design known for its square toe, sustainable wooden midsole, and serrated rubber wedge sole.
The exaggerated proportions added height while keeping the look grounded enough for an outdoor rehearsal.
The metallic gold Stella McCartney “Elyse” derby shoes paired masculine-inspired lace-ups with an exaggerated platform sole, combining a sustainable wooden wedge and serrated rubber outsole with the brand’s signature sculptural proportions
Kelly Rowland Sharpens a White Power Suit With Crystal Amina Muaddi “Gilda” Heels at the Queen & Slim Premiere
Two weeks earlier, Kelly attended the premiere of Queen & Slim during the AFI Fest in Hollywood.
She embraced the power suit trend, wearing a white blazer with matching trousers. Giving the look a sexy twist, she wore nothing but a black bra underneath and showed a hint of cleavage.
Kelly Rowland wore a sharply tailored white satin pantsuit over a black bra at the Queen & Slim premiere during AFI Fest in Hollywood on November 14, 2019, finishing the sleek monochrome look with crystal-embellished Amina Muaddi “Gilda” sandals and a feathered black clutch
For her beauty look, she wore her signature chin-length bob with a straight fringe and applied bronzed makeup, including mascara, liner, and a natural lip gloss.
Kelly Rowland wears her signature blunt bob with a straight fringe
Kelly carried a feathered black clutch and styled her look with crystal drop earrings and statement rings. She added extra sparkle to her look by showing off her corny feet in crystal-embellished heels from Paris-based designer Amina Muaddi’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection.
Kelly Rowland showed off her foot tattoo in crystal-trimmed black Amina Muaddi “Gilda” sandals, with the flared architectural heels adding contrast to her sharply tailored satin pantsuit
Part of Amina Muaddi’s breakout early collections, the “Gilda” sandals combined crystal-covered straps with the designer’s now-iconic flared heel shape. The sculptural silhouette helped define the shift toward playful, party-ready footwear that dominated red carpets at the end of the 2010s.
Amina Muaddi’s black “Gilda” sandals combined crystal-trimmed straps with the designer’s signature flared heel, creating one of the defining party-shoe silhouettes of the late 2010s
The glitter-finished silver version of the Amina Muaddi “Gilda” sandal highlighted the sculptural heel and crystal embellishments that helped launch the brand’s breakout red-carpet appeal
More Kelly Rowland Shoe Moments to Revisit
From metallic Stella McCartney platforms on a New York sidewalk to crystal Amina Muaddi heels on the red carpet, Rowland’s best looks often come down to the shoes. For more of her standout fashion moments, explore these Your Next Shoes features:
👠 Explore Kelly Rowland’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’7″ (170.2 cm), Kelly Rowland has long used sculptural heels, sandals, and polished pumps to sharpen her red-carpet proportions.
- ✨ Her teal Raisa Vanessa mini dress was finished with nude Sarah Flint “Perfect” pumps while promoting Always With You, Always With Me.
- 🖤 At BET’s Rip the Runway show, Rowland moved through four shoe-focused looks, including Saint Laurent “Paloma” sandals and Christian Louboutin sandal booties.
- 👢 Her floral Fendi mini dress and logo sock boots captured the stretch-knit boot trend at its 2017 peak.
- 🌸 Her Nike “Cortez” cherry blossom sneakers gave a relaxed Safe Kids Day outfit a fresh spring finish.