NEW YORK — “It’s your girl!”

Keke Palmer showcased her millennial diva style on the inaugural day of New York Fashion Week, captivating audiences at the Christopher John Rogers runway event on Thursday.

The actress enjoyed a prime seat at one of the season’s most sought-after shows, wearing an eye-catching white dress—a v-neck, A-line gown adorned with buttons and ruffled accents at the waist, layered with a pastel teal feather and fur coat featuring taupe swirls draped over her shoulders. With her heart-shaped shoes, vibrant copper hair, and smoky eye makeup, she elevated her outfit even further.

This runway show was particularly significant for fashion lovers, as it marked Rogers’ comeback to the NYFW schedule after a five-year hiatus.

Celebrities Dazzle at 2025 Fashion Week with Christopher John Rogers

Palmer was seated at the front row beside daytime host Tamron Hall; stylist June Ambrose; theater producer Jordan Roth; as well as “Real Housewives of New York” personalities Jenna Lyons, Sai De Silva, and Racquel Chevremont; and “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Bronwyn Newport, who also attended shows by Christian Siriano and Brandon Maxwell throughout the day. This vibrant group of celebrities embraced Rogers’ design philosophy, which features bold colors and playful elements mixed with expertly crafted pieces.

For his fall/winter 2025 collection, dubbed “Collection 015: Exhale,” Rogers explained that the designs display “a spirit of defiance and individuality,” offering distinct pieces that can easily fit into one’s wardrobe, symbolizing a confident shift in ready-to-wear fashion.

The collection includes materials ranging from matte cotton piques and twills to wool styles — reflecting classic American fabrics — as well as luxurious satins and silk grosgrain,” according to the collection details.

Rogers described the collection as “a tribute to our origins—expressive occasionwear intricately mixed with fun daywear—and a sustained commitment to create space for our dreams to thrive.” These dreams became a vibrant reality on the runway, showcasing an array of bold rainbow hues through striking stripes, unconventional tailoring, and oversized fringe and ruffles.

Notable pieces featured included a pink-multicolor drop-waist dress with a voluminous skirt and asymmetric cowl neck; a lime green textured coat; and a striking red halter dress with a deep neckline, along with a black corseted gown embellished with rainbow stitching, both incorporating voluminous skirts that are a trademark of the brand.

Rogers’ colorful showcase, with Palmer taking center stage at the front row, was the grand finale of the first day of NYFW. Earlier that day, at the opening show of the Council of Fashion Designers of America—responsible for coordinating the fashion presentations—Palmer also walked the Brandon Maxwell runway.

The star of “One of Them Days” looked stunning in a backless, silky baby pink dress by Maxwell.

In a show of camaraderie, both designers attended each other’s shows, with Rogers stopping by Maxwell’s presentation in the afternoon and Maxwell reciprocating the visit at Rogers’ runway later that evening.