Scarlett Johansson kept it sharp in a moody palette in New York on Tuesday morning, pairing warm brown neutrals with the gloss of black patent stilettos.
The actress arrived at “CBS Mornings” in glossy pointed-toe black pumps, cut with a sharp vamp and what is likely a slim stiletto heel. Their lacquered finish slipped just beneath wide-leg chocolate trousers, slotting into the broader patent pump rotation this fall — a circuit that has already included styles from Jimmy Choo, Saint Laurent and Manolo Blahnik.
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Johansson’s particular pair peeked out under a chocolate-brown pant cut in a draped, floor-grazing line. She layered the trouser with a black blouse and burgundy leather blazer, a mix of deep neutrals that emphasized texture over color. A woven black clutch and hoop earrings rounded out the look.
Glossy pumps have emerged as a steady alternative to strappier slingbacks and sandals, their pointed toes framing sharp tailoring and monochrome palettes alike. Earlier this month, Reese Witherspoon wore a patent slingback iteration in New York while promoting “The Morning Show,” while Ciara opted for Jimmy Choo’s archival Anouk style at Pandora’s Talisman launch.
A closer look at Scarlett Johansson’s glossy black pumps.
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Johansson’s moment comes amid a busy year of projects and campaigns. She was recently tapped by Prada for its latest Galleria bag short film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos — her third time fronting the house’s signature accessory. She also took the Cannes Film Festival spotlight in May with “Eleanor the Great,” her directorial debut.
That project is now moving into wide release, premiering in theaters this Friday. The debut positions Johansson not just as a star but as a filmmaker steering her own narrative. In New York, her layered mix of burgundy, brown and black carried the same message — less promotional gloss, more director’s uniform.
