Gracie Abrams took the stage in a stylish pair of pumps during SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series held at Irving Plaza on Oct. 24 in New York. Abrams performed top hits from her album “Daughter from Hell” along with a few fan-favorite tracks.
On stage, Abrams wore gray-blue Jude Inez pumps crafted from a unique python leather. The shoes, which currently retail for $1,090, are equipped with a conical heel standing at approximately 4.13 inches, which transitions into those textural python leather uppers, an exotic leather choice not commonly seen. Almond-shaped toes gave way to plush cushioned insoles in black with gold accents reading “Jude” in the center.
The Inez silhouette is made in Portugal; however, the leather is sourced from Spain. Python skin is prized in the footwear industry for adding a textural aspect to a common shoe. The material is lightweight, flexible and is often cut into large panels to cover the uppers or vamps of pumps, sneakers and dress shoes. Other times, python leather is utilized for accent work or trim for a more cost-effective but impactful option seen via capped toes or on straps.
Fun fact: scale pattern achieved on the leather is dependent on where the skin was taken from, either the belly or back of the snake. Abrams has worn a slew of designer and athletic shoe brands, including Chanel, Puma, Adidas and Converse, among others. The musician also favors flats or jazz-style silhouettes that are typically easy to walk in.
While her shoes were slightly colorful, the “Risk” singer’s outfit was less so. Abrams reached for a Jil Sander dress in white made of a sheer cotton fabric. The look, hailing from the designer brand’s spring 2012 show, features a structural collared neckline, pleating down the front, and capped sleeves. To provide more coverage, Abrams wore a white bra top and black nylon tights. The dress was preppy in nature and sheer accents allowed Abrams and her stylist, Spencer Singer, to play with layering.
SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series is an event held to bring musicians and comedians to the forefront, held at intimate venues for an exclusive experience. The event was created in 2021 and has since propped up a slew of acts, including Ella Langley, Hilary Duff, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard, and The Go-Go’s. Shows are typically invitation-only; however, after the fact, they are usually made available on-demand via the SiriusXM app.