Katie Holmes wows in strapless LBD at star-studded Michael Kors cocktail party

Katie Holmes looked fantastic on Monday evening as she attended a launch party for Michael Kors' Madison Avenue store opening. For the starry event, hosted at Bemelman's Bar at The Carlyle in Manhattan, the 46-year-old actress — who recently posted a 'dressing room farewell'— wowed in a classic little black dress. The former Dawson's Creek sensation teased one of her shoulders in the strapless look, which she topped with a draped long black coat.

The mother-of-one, who shares 18-year-old daughter Suri with ex-husband Tom Cruise, wore her highlighted brunette locks in an updo with long, fame-framing pieces left loose. She added pearl drop earrings and put on a glowy display in a soft face of makeup. Katie Holmes looked fantastic on Monday evening as she attended a launch party for Michael Kors' Madison Avenue store opening. For the starry event, hosted at Bemelman's Bar at The Carlyle in Manhattan, the 46-year-old actress wowed in a classic little black dress.

Longtime designer Michael, 65, toasted guests in a black blazer, crew neck T-shirt, and indigo blue jeans. Meanwhile, longtime designer Michael, 65, toasted guests in a black blazer, crew neck T-shirt, and indigo blue jeans. Also making an eye-catching appearance at the event was singer/actress Nicole Scherzinger. The 46-year-old former Pussycat Dolls performer put on a busty display in a low-cut, semi-sheer black crop top.

Flashing a hint of her toned tummy, she added a long, sparkly black skirt with a subtle train. Nicole's ensemble was topped with a long black blazer, which she stylishly draped over her shoulders. Her getup was coordinated with a glossy black manicure; she drew attention to the polish as she held a small black clutch. The songstress pulled her long and glossy raven locks into a sultry half-up, half-down style with long, loose strands at the front.

The Sunset Boulevard star looked typically stunning, adding a mauve-toned lip stain. Also making an eye-catching appearance at the event was singer/actress Nicole Scherzinger. The 46-year-old former Pussycat Dolls performer put on a busty display in a low-cut, semi-sheer black crop top. Nicky Hilton looked bright and sleek in a sleeveless silver number that cropped just above her knees. The 41-year-old heiress added a pair of pointy-toe, mesh, slingback heels covered in glinting stones.

And the mom-of-three, whose older sister is Paris Hilton, pulled her blonde hair into a sophisticated updo. Hilton left out a sideswept few strands, framing her beautifully made up face. The star's makeup look included sleek black liner to complement her blue eyes, pink blush, and a glossy rose-toned lipstick. Nicky Hilton looked bright and sleek in a sleeveless silver number that cropped just above her knees.

The star's makeup look included sleek black liner to complement her blue eyes, pink blush, and a glossy rose-toned lipstick. Hilton posed alongside Kors, who wore his go-to sepia-tinted aviator eyeglasses. Also putting on a chic display at the soiree was Meadow Walker, the 26-year-old daughter of late actor Paul Walker. The dark-haired beauty pulled her locks into a tight updo, with each strand of her mane secured and slicked.

She showed off her impeccable sense of style in a plunging blazer dress, tying a leather belt around her trim waist. Walker wore sheer black hosiery and punctuated the timeless look with simple black pumps. Meadow posed up with oil heir Ivy Getty, 30, who wore a nude-toned semi-sheer, knee-length frock. Getty carried a matching Michael Kors handbag and coordinating pointy-toe heels in the same hue. Also putting on a chic display at the soiree was Meadow Walker, the 26-year-old daughter of late actor Paul Walker.

Meadow posed up with oil heir Ivy Getty, 30, who wore a nude-toned semi-sheer, knee-length frock. Iman, 59, was a vision in a monochrome champagne-colored outfit that included a satin button-up shirt. The renowned fashion model wore a bright, thigh-grazing trench coat over her shoulders. Actress Jane Krakowski, 56, made a splash in a black sequin look, and she added a pop of color with bright red nails.

Actress Sutton Foster, 49, wore a clinging, sequin-covered brown dress. Iman, 59, was a vision in a monochrome champagne-colored outfit that included a satin button-up shirt. The renowned fashion model wore a bright, thigh-grazing trench coat over her shoulders. She looked younger than her years as she added a pair of textured, semi-see-through trousers with a doily pattern throughout. Her dark hair was arranged in a side part as the long bob dusted her shoulders.