Chrissy Teigen Sharpens a Maternity-Era Look With Gianvito Rossi Portofino Heels on GMA

In New York City on March 1, 2016, Chrissy Teigen stepped out to promote her debut cookbook, Cravings: Recipes for All of the Food You Want to Eat, pairing maternity-era polish with a sharp footwear choice that anchored the entire look.

Appearing on Good Morning America, Teigen balanced a fitted blue dress with sleek denim-blue Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” ankle-strap sandals, using refined heels to elevate an otherwise streamlined daytime outfit. The appearance also touched on her now-viral Oscars reaction moment—proof that even during press-heavy mornings, Teigen’s style remained intentional, modern, and shoe-led.

The result was a clean, monochromatic ensemble in which accessories stayed minimal, and the sandals did the heavy lifting—an approach that still feels relevant well beyond its original moment.

“And it was so funny to see Chris [Rock] and Kevin [Hart] both look at each other like, ‘Oh man, that was weird.’ It was so funny to us.”

Teigen added, “I gotta show my face. I can’t hold it in.”

The television personality also gave a demonstration on how to make her Chipotle honey chicken with mango-avocado salsa from her new bestselling cookbook titled “Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat.” She also has her own line of cookware for sale on Amazon.

Chrissy Teigen wears her hair down while out in New York City on March 1, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

Chrissy styled a fitted blue dress by Nadia Tarr with a teal satin jacket and Jennifer Fisher jewelry. She wore her hair down and sported a gold necklace and heavy eye makeup.

Chrissy Teigen sharpens her sleek all-black maternity look with minimalist Gianvito Rossi Portofino ankle-strap sandals, letting clean lines and sky-high heels do the styling work (Credit: WENN)

Gianvito Rossi Portofino Sandals: A Red-Carpet Favorite Among Celebrities

The American model completed her classy all-blue outfit with a pair of Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” blue suede ankle-strap sandals, available at Farfetch.

Chrissy Teigen isn’t the only style star to favor Gianvito Rossi’s iconic Portofino sandals. Demi Lovato has worn the ankle-strap heels in rich velvet and satin iterations for both red-carpet appearances and off-duty travel looks, highlighting their versatility.

Selena Gomez styled classic black Portofino sandals with casual denim in Los Angeles, proving the design works just as well outside formal settings. Cobie Smulders embraced bold color with velvet Portofinos at a film premiere, while Nicole Kidman and Eva Longoria have repeatedly relied on black suede Portofino sandals for polished red-carpet and travel moments—underscoring the style’s enduring appeal among celebrities.

Chrissy Teigen showcases a dark pedicure and delicate ankle straps in blue suede Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals (Credit: WENN)

Her popular open-toed sandals feature toe bands, ankle straps with self-covered circular buckles, extended covered heel counters, and suede-covered four-inch stiletto heels.

Denim Blue Gianvito Rossi Portofino Ankle-Strap Sandals, $790

More Chrissy Teigen Shoe Moments Worth Exploring

From red-carpet appearances to off-duty street style, Chrissy Teigen has consistently relied on statement footwear—particularly Gianvito Rossi heels and boots—to anchor her looks.

If you’re interested in how she uses shoes to sharpen silhouettes, elevate minimal outfits, or add polish to casual moments, the curated features below offer a deeper look at her most memorable shoe and fashion moments over the years.