Martha Stewart Glitters in Gold and Sensible Shoes at the Footwear News Achievement Awards

Mar. 15, 2025

Martha Stewart at the Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAAs) 2024.Photo:Roy Rochlin/Footwear News via Getty

Roy Rochlin/Footwear News via Getty

Martha Stewartmade an unforgettable entrance at 2024’s Footwear News Achievement Awards.

On Dec. 4, the entrepreneur, 83, was a vision in gold as she walked the red carpet glistening from head to toe.

Her layered winter ensemble consisted of a shimmery long-sleeve gold sweater worn underneath a gold trench coat. Stewart paired the look with gold skinny jeans and a layered pearl necklace, also in gold.

Kenneth Cole and Martha Stewart on Dec. 4.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Dia Dipasupil/Getty

She wore her Pier-Lite My Reflection wedge slip-ons in a mocha colorway from her collaboration with Skechers to complete her outfit.

The shoes, which include rhinestone embellishments, retail at $75 on the footwear company’swebsite. She took time on the carpet to pose with the likes ofBrooke BurkeandKenneth Cole.

Speaking to her style motto for the holidays, she tells PEOPLE, “[Wear something] wearable, comfortable and indestructible. Yeah, you don’t wanna get grease stains on something, you know, that costs $5,000. So you wear something that’s washable.”

Martha Stewart and Brooke Burke on Dec. 4.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Each year, the FNAAs — often referred to as “the Shoe Oscars” — honor footwear’s most influential style stars, emerging talents, and industry veterans. During the ceremony, Stewart will receive the prestigious Icon Award. The other 2024 honoreesinclude Kenneth Cole, American professional basketball playerAngel Reese,and rapperA$AP Rocky.

“The 2024 class of winners reflects incredible innovation, design prowess and business acumen. We are honored to reward the leaders, the brands, and the emerging talents that have shaped the year in shoes and celebrate the powerful and inspiring stories behind their achievements.”

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Stewart had several monumental moments and memorable looks in 2024. Earlier this year, the business mogul rang in her 83rd birthday withSnoop Dogg at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The BFFs attended an equestrian team dressage event in style, each donning matching riding helmets, jackets, white pants and coordinated sunglasses.

In May 2024, Stewart shimmered whenshe showed upat theSports IllustratedSwimsuit 60th anniversary issue party sporting a silky, champagne-colored ankle-length dress with an elegant crochet coverup.

Martha Stewart attends the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party at Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square on May 16, 2024 in New York City.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Michael Loccisano/Getty

The tastemaker continues to be booked and busy. On Oct. 30, Netflix droppedMartha, a new documentary that takes an eye-opening look into her life. And on Nov. 12, she released her 100th book —Martha: The Cookbook.

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The title icon suits Stewart just fine.

“Legends are dead. I would much rather be an icon,” she toldFootwear Newsduring an in-depth June 2023 cover story.

“To me, an icon is a living person who has accomplished something extraordinary during their lifetime,” she adds. “My icons are adventurous, take risks and are forward thinking.”

source: people.com