The singer and fashion mogul were honored Wednesday night at Footwear News’ annual Achievement Awards
Jessica Simpson steps out in style!
The singer and fashion mogul (43) walked the red carpet in News about footwear‘ 37th Annual Achievement Awards at Cipriani South Street in New York City on Wednesday night.
Simpson wore a shimmering silver sheer floor-length dress. She posed with her mother Tina Simpson on the red carpet.
At the ceremony, Simpson was honored with the Icon Award for creating “one of fashion’s longest-running success stories” — her billion-dollar eponymous brand, which spans a staggering 51 categories including apparel, footwear, fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashionable fashion fashion fashionable fashion fashion fashion fashionable fashion fashion fashion fashion fashion fashionables) was honored by the awarded awarded the awarded “ICON Award”).
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Jessica Simpson.
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“Her signature blend of trendy, approachable style has resonated with consumers of all ages since she founded her brand with mom Tina in 2005,” News about footwear Simpson said in a press release ahead of the event.
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Jessica Simpson and Tina Simpson.
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In a statement shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Simpson said she was “honored” to receive the award from her industry peers.
“I’m honored that my spirit has connected with people in need in ways that are obvious and in ways that are more subliminal,” Simpson said. “The fact that News about footwear bestowing that title on this Texas girl helps illuminate the path ahead.”
In a feature for the publication, Simpson reflected on what it means to her to be an icon. “An icon is someone who is not afraid to take risks,” said the former reality star. “And often their choices don’t make sense right away, but they are part of an enlightened understanding of the big picture. It is someone who transcends a particular time or place and defines the moment.”
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One bold choice Simpson made was to take back control of her fashion empire. In 2021, she bought her company from partner Sequential Brands Group and set about making the brand bigger and stronger than ever.
Simpson said News about footwear that regaining control makes her and her team enjoy each new success even more. “The most rewarding thing is knowing that everything we do now is for us and our team,” she explained. “We do everything. We invest everything and make every effort, every sacrifice. It’s for the brand.”
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Jessica Simpson wears a gorgeous red lace dress for a night out with friends
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Jessica Simpson.
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Outside of her brand, Simpson has had fun with fashion in other ways. She recently joined influencer and podcaster Bunnie XO in a TikTok video. The Dukes of Hazzard star wore a skin-tight leopard-print dress — accessorized with plenty of jewelry — as she sang her own 2003 hit “With You.”
Earlier this month, Simpson enjoyed a fancy bachelorette party with friends. In a photo shared on Instagram, she showed off her look for the evening – a vampy red miniskirt with black lace details, black platform boots and a feathery black clutch. “What’s yours will find you when you least expect it ✨”, she wrote in the description.
Last week, she gave a playful nod to the Black Friday shopping tradition – and included her brand – with a mirror selfie that captured her in a colorful trench coat. In the background of the photo, you could see shelves with heels and boots.
“Black Friday @jessicasimpsonstyle shoooooeeeesssss,” she wrote.
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