She looks boot-iful! Kelly Bensimon steps out in knee-high footwear and boldly patterned frock for documentary premiere

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com

Published: 02:45 EST, 22 September 2015 | Updated: 08:05 EST, 22 September 2015

Former Real Housewives Of  New York star Kelly Bensimon put her best foot forward as she arrived for a special event celebrating the PBS documentary American Masters: The Women's List.

The 47-year-old emphasized her model looks with knee-high black boots and a bold black-and-white patterned dress.

The designer frock was covered in heart-shaped motifs and had bold black trim at the cuffs, around the waist and down the front. 

Model guest: Kelly Bensimon, who starred on three seasons of Bravo's Real Housewives Of New York, wore a bodly patterned dress and knee-high boots for the premiere of American Masters: The Women's List 

Model guest: Kelly Bensimon, who starred on three seasons of Bravo's Real Housewives Of New York, wore a bodly patterned dress and knee-high boots for the premiere of American Masters: The Women's List 

Bensimon appeared on seasons two, three and four of the Bravo reality show, leaving in 2011.

The divorcee is currently exploring entrepreneurial and fashion opportunities and attended several New York Fashion Week events in recent days.

The documentary for PBS was made by photographer and filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and features interview with 12 influential women who he believes have shaped modern American culture and blazed a trail in their respective fields. 

Supporting the cause: The former model towered over documentary filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders who made The Women's List for PBS' American Masters series as the pair posed for photos on the green carpet

Supporting the cause: The former model towered over documentary filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders who made The Women's List for PBS' American Masters series as the pair posed for photos on the green carpet

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The 47-year-old channeled her 70s vibe and donned a black and white turtle neck dress with black velvet panels, and matched her velvety print dress with knee high suede boots.

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Documentary subject: High profile attorney Gloria Allred is one of the 12 women interviewed for the documentary that takes a look at women trailblazers who have fought to have heir vice heard

Documentary subject: High profile attorney Gloria Allred is one of the 12 women interviewed for the documentary that takes a look at women trailblazers who have fought to have heir vice heard

Strong women: Model Beverly Johnson was bsuiness-like in pinstriped pants and a polo neck sweater and joined Allred for a picture

Strong women: Model Beverly Johnson was bsuiness-like in pinstriped pants and a polo neck sweater and joined Allred for a picture

One of those interviewed for the documentary was Gloria Allred, the high profile Los Angeles-based attorney who advocates for women's rights.

She arrived at the premiere in a tailored black suit and wearing a statement silver and pearl necklace and matching earrings.

Model Beverly Johnson also showed up in pinstriped pants and polo neck sweater with open-toed heels.

Head turner: Athlete, model and actress Aimee Mullins captured attention in a thigh-skimming green sweater mini dress and black tights with funky unlaced black boots

Head turner: Athlete, model and actress Aimee Mullins captured attention in a thigh-skimming green sweater mini dress and black tights with funky unlaced black boots

Model pals: Johnson was joined by fellow models Pat Clevland, Karen Bjornson and Carmen Dell'Orefice

Model pals: Johnson was joined by fellow models Pat Clevland, Karen Bjornson and Carmen Dell'Orefice

Also on the guest list for the event were author Suze Orman, NY Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis and actress Aimee Mullins.

The screening and photograph exhibition was held at Hearst Tower in Manhattan on Monday evening.

Influential: Author Suze Orman, left, in leather joined in the fun as did New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis, right
Influential: Author Suze Orman, left, in leather joined in the fun as did New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis, right

Influential: Author Suze Orman, left, in leather joined in the fun as did New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis, right

 

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