In a sharp, directional shift, Sofia Carson (and those gloves!) trades her ethereal whimsy for a polished, fetish-tinged power silhouette on the streets of New York.
One day she is a whisper of pleated chiffon on the Empire State Building, all cinematic romance and breezy glamour. The next, she is this: a razor-sharp, leather-clad boss emerging from an SUV on July 28, 2025. This is the Sofia Carson I find endlessly fascinating—a style chameleon, an actress who understands that clothes are, indeed, a costume.
Appearing on Live with Kelly and Mark (the chicest morning show guest, perhaps?), Finola Hughes gives a masterclass in mixing classic elegance with modern edge.
There is a certain kind of style icon, and then there is Finola Hughes. She is the woman who has seen it all, and she dresses with that very specific, unbothered confidence that only comes with a storied career. Her appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark on May 22, 2025, was exactly this: a quiet assertion of impeccable taste.
The look is built around a truly fantastic blouse. The piece is a study in graphic glamour, with a bold, abstract print of large black splatters on an ivory base. While a tie-neck blouse—with its soft pussy-bow and blouson sleeves—can sometimes lean a little prim, this one feels anything but. The pattern, a work of art on its own, injects a modern, almost rock-and-roll energy into the classic silhouette.
But it’s how she grounds the piece that makes the look so compelling. Hughes pairs the statement top with slick, black leather trousers that have a subtle sheen. It’s a very Italian sensibility, this mix of tailored elegance with an edgy, almost dangerous texture. The black heeled ankle boots disappear seamlessly into the pants, creating a long, uninterrupted line.
Floating high above Manhattan, Sofia Carson (a vision, honestly) brought old-world glamour and a whisper of cinema to the Empire State Building.
There is a certain kind of magic that belongs exclusively to the Empire State Building. It’s not the view, not really—it’s the cinematic promise, the lingering ghost of classic Hollywood romance. A place for grand gestures. And who better to channel that legacy than Sofia Carson, a woman who understands the drama of a moment?
