The cast and creative team behind the forthcoming Spike Lee film “Highest 2 Lowest” hit the red carpet on Monday night and suited up in designs by Celine, custom pieces and more for the New York City premiere.
Stars A$AP Rocky and Denzel Washington brought their signature flair, while Ice Spice and Nicole Ari Parker added a playful sartorial touch to the evening. Here, WWD breaks down those looks and more from the premiere of Spike Lee’s latest film.
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky
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Rocky wore a suit courtesy of Celine’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted as part of Paris Fashion Week in July. The “Fashion Killa” artist accessorized with A$AP Rocky x Ray-Ban sunglasses. He completed his attire with vintage rose and white gold link earrings courtesy of Briony Ryamond.
Ice Spice
Ice Spice
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Ice Spice embraced muted tones in a strapless minidress. The look featured subtle lace detailing on the bodice and included a corset-style construction. Spice paired the dress with coordinated footwear, featuring gray distressed knee-high sandal heels.
Denzel Washington
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington
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Washington kept his attire muted and casual. The two-time Oscar winner wore dark indigo jeans with a long-sleeve shirt and casual black and white sneakers. The actor’s wife of more than 40 years, Pauletta Washington, opted for a black and white color scheme from her draped dress to her black and white shoes.
Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker
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Parker wore a graphic cargo vest with embroidered patches. Parker added pops of color, coordinating her strappy red heels with her crochet-style bag and bold sunglasses.
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
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Lee paid homage to Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 film “High and Low” with his attire. The custom shirt featured stills and scenes from the movie, with the title card incorporated too. He also wore black tapered pants, crisp white sneakers which coordinated with his chapeau and glasses.
Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez
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Rosie Perez wore a floor-length dress in a muted leopard print with long flowing sleeves and a V-neckline. She accessorized with pieces of gold jewelry.
Inspired by Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” follows a music mogul targeted in a ransom plot, subsequently finding himself in a life-or-death moral dilemma. The film hits theaters Friday and streams on Apple TV+ beginning Sept. 5.
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