Power Pairing: Argent and Margaux Toast a Footwear Collaboration Built on Friendship and Function

On Thursday evening, Argent’s Sali Christeson and Margaux’s Alexa Roussel and Sarah Pierson hosted an intimate dinner in Lower Manhattan to celebrate their new footwear collaboration—a sleek, size-inclusive collection designed for working women on the move.

Held inside the WSA Building, a coveted downtown office hub, the event gathered founders, creatives, and campaign collaborators in a minimalist space transformed for the occasion. Glass tables doubled as product displays, offering an early look at the collection’s three standout styles: The Positano, an espresso leather sandal; The Phoebe, a python-embossed ballet flat; and The Astor Loafer Mule, a ruched, backless slip-on.

Guests dined on cacio e pepe gnocchi, filet, and roasted vegetables while sipping from a trio of martinis—dry, dirty, and spirit-free—crafted to mirror the collection’s silhouettes. “I wanted each cocktail to reflect the energy of the shoes,” said Thessaly La Force, who helped produce the evening.

The collaboration, years in the making, was born from a longtime friendship. “Alexa and I met at Harvard as roommates,” said Pierson. “And Sali’s always been our first call for business inspiration.”

“We’ve built an incredible ecosystem of female founders,” added Roussel. “This product reflects that spirit.”

Christeson, whose Argent brand modernized the office wardrobe, saw the partnership as a natural fit. “Women are judged by what they wear, and that impacts their bottom line. This collaboration is about reclaiming power through style and function.”

CNN’s Abby Phillip called the loafers “shockingly comfortable,” while campaign collaborator Jalil Johnson reported logging 10,000 steps in the Positanos with ease.

Among the well-dressed guests were Opal Vadhan, Rajni Jacques, and Isolde Brielmaier, each praising the collection’s comfort, aesthetic, and message. “They’ve built more than a brand,” said Brielmaier. “They’ve built community.”

Instead of a step-and-repeat, a martini glass tower glittered against floor-to-ceiling windows. Tiramisu and espresso-soaked ladyfingers closed out the night—fuel for whatever Friday might bring.

“This collaboration lets women feel powerful just by existing—and doing it beautifully,” said Don’t Let Disco founder Ashley Harris.