Sofia Carson Pencil Skirt Leather Gloves NYC

The look is a masterclass in controlled tension. A black, glossy blouse, its texture crinkled and rich—is it leather? It has that luxurious, dangerous feel—with sleeves that puff and gather in a sculptural, almost militaristic way. A thin, gold-buckled belt cinches the waist, creating a sharp peplum over a high-waisted, knee-length pencil skirt in a soft, nude beige. The contrast between the hard, structured black and the supple, classic beige is an exercise in visual poetry.

And the gloves. My god, the gloves. Long, black, and in a sleek leather, they elevate the entire ensemble from simply chic to something with a much more powerful narrative. It’s a nod to a certain kind of power—a femme fatale from a 1940s noir film, or perhaps a more elegant version of a cyberpunk heroine. Paired with a matching black clutch and her ubiquitous dark sunglasses, the look is polished, impenetrable.

The shoes, of course, are the punctuation mark. A classic pair of Christian Louboutin black pumps, the signature red sole a flash of insolence with every step.