After Oprah, actress LisaRaye McCoy is stepping out in custom bling sneakers designed by local entrepreneur Jillian Lee of UniqueLee Creations.
UniqueLee Creations news release:
Celebrity Shoutout Puts Local Sneaker Designer in the Spotlight…Again Fort Wayne’s Own UniqueLee Creations gets Mega Instagram Shoutout
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Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 7, 2025) – After Oprah, now actress LisaRaye McCoy is stepping out in custom bling sneakers designed by local entrepreneur Jillian Lee of UniqueLee Creations. McCoy, who is also a model and businesswoman, took to Instagram to show off the shoes and give Lee a proper shoutout. See the reel here. McCoy is best known for her role in the film The Players Club and the VH1 series Single Ladies, among other films and TV shows. McCoy received the shoes as a birthday present from a friend. This isn’t the first time Lee’s creations have been adored by a celebrity. Last year, Oprah Winfrey donned a pair of the custom bling shoes for the premiere of “The Color Purple.”
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Lee shared McCoy’s reel on her Instagram account and added, “Words can’t describe how grateful I am. This opportunity is beyond amazing! I want to encourage other small business owners to never underestimate themselves, keep pushing. You truly can reach anyone, anywhere.”
UniqueLee Creations started in 2019 in Fort Wayne and grew from blinging out cell phone cases to adding color and sparkle to shoes. Her online store offers a variety of products, including the blinged shoes, DIY kits, custom shoestrings, classes, an e-book, and more. Lee is also an Amazon and Walmart influencer.
More information on UniqueLee Creations can be found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. UniqueLee Creations is a client of the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center and received business start-up assistance and marketing-related support.
