Why Chrissy Teigen’s Givenchy Shark-Lock Boot Moment Is Still Style Inspo Goals
By Sarah Oconnell
When stepped out in Santa Monica on April 7, 2015, to announce the Billboard Music Awards finalists, she provided a masterclass in effortless, “off-duty” monochromatic styling.
While the event marked her milestone appointment as an awards show co-host, her choice of footwear remains a definitive moment for fans of high-fashion architectural boots.
Chrissy Teigen flashes a radiant smile during the Billboard Music Awards Finalists Press Conference on April 7, 2015, wearing a sleek black blazer and softly waved, honey-highlighted hair
Teigen’s signature wit and “gorgeous goofball” persona were on full display during the press conference, but it was her sleek, business-chic ensemble that caught the eye of the style set.
Speaking animatedly into the microphone, Chrissy Teigen brings energy and humor to the press conference while keeping her look polished in an all-black ensemble
Proving that a well-chosen boot can anchor an entire look, she paired a sharp black blazer and skinny Citizens of Humanity high-rise Rocket jeans with one of the most recognizable silhouettes in modern footwear history.
Even years later, this look stands as a testament to the power of a monochrome uniform.
Seated onstage, Chrissy Teigen pairs skinny black jeans with sharp Givenchy sharktooth ankle boots, striking a balance between relaxed confidence and edgy sophistication
Chrissy was all business-chic in a black blazer, a black tee, black skinny jeans, and black booties, but her smiles and goofy faces expressed a more casual mood.
Chrissy Teigen lights up the room mid-conversation, her tailored black blazer and natural glam makeup underscoring her effortless approach to event dressing
Chrissy Teigen keeps it sleek and modern at the Billboard Music Awards Finalists Press Conference on April 7, 2015, pairing a tailored black blazer with Citizens of Humanity high-rise Rocket jeans and edgy Givenchy pony-hair sharktooth ankle boots for a polished, rock-chic finish (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
The sculptural turn-lock instantly gives them away—Chrissy Teigen is wearing the iconic Givenchy Shark-Lock boots, a cult favorite defined by its sharp padlock hardware and architectural gaiter silhouette.
Close up on Chrissy Teigen’s edgy footwear choice: black Givenchy pony-hair sharktooth ankle boots with a slouched silhouette and angular heel, adding texture and attitude to her all-black press-conference look
First introduced under Riccardo Tisci, the design quickly became a fashion insider staple, embraced by celebrities like , , , and .
With its fold-over shaft, hidden-wedge construction, and signature lock detail, the Shark-Lock remains one of modern luxury fashion’s most recognizable silhouettes, with updated iterations and new-season variations now available on .
Givenchy’s pony-hair sharktooth ankle boots feature a sculptural wedge heel, slouched silhouette, and gold-tone buckle detail, delivering a bold fusion of luxury texture and architectural edge
Givenchy Ponyhair Shark-Lock Wedge Ankle Boots
More Celebrity Shoe Moments That Define Modern Style
Chrissy Teigen’s fashion evolution and Givenchy’s architectural footwear share a common thread: bold silhouettes grounded by confident shoe choices.
From off-duty street style to red-carpet statements, these moments highlight how footwear continues to shape celebrity dressing and influence wider fashion trends.
👠 Chrissy Teigen & Givenchy Shoe & Fashion Highlights on Your Next Shoes:
- 🌅 — Teigen’s seasonal transition look with standout heels and polished layering.
- 👗 — Comparing Teigen’s Casadei sandals on the red carpet with another star’s styling.
- 👡 — A daytime TV appearance anchored by denim-blue ankle-strap sandals.
- ✨ — Includes standout Givenchy heel moments and Paris Fashion Week highlights.
- 🔥 — Seyfried’s black Givenchy lace gown and platform-heel pairing.
- 🖤 — A tough-luxe runway-meets-street vibe with calfskin Shark Lock boots.
