In the throes of a New York heatwave, Sofia Carson dares to be different, trading a sundress for a decidedly chic—if slightly insane—Fendi ensemble. She’s giving us stormtrooper on a mission, and honestly, we’re a little bit obsessed.
The first thing you must understand is that New York in July is not for the faint of heart. It is a humid, sticky beast that demands linen and sandals, or at the very least, a healthy dose of breezy nonchalance. Then, there is Sofia Carson. The My Oxford Year star stepped out for an appearance at ABC Studios on July 29th, 2025, and she did not come to play games. She came to serve.
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?
Sofia Carson transforms a mundane New York crosswalk into a dramatic runway, unveiling a sculpted, all-black ensemble that is part couture, part street-art masterpiece.
Some looks are designed for a gala. Others, it seems, are designed to make a gala out of the sidewalk itself. On July 29, 2025, in the bustling heart of New York City, Sofia Carson offered a masterclass in urban drama, turning a simple stroll near Madison Square Park into a high-fashion spectacle. This wasn’t a celebrity hiding from the paparazzi; it was a star owning the moment, the city her stage, and a dress her bold declaration.
