Charlize Theron serves as a central face of Breitling’s “Spotlight Squad,” a trio of ambassadors representing the Swiss watchmaker’s dedicated women’s Chronomat collection. When Breitling expanded its iconic line to include the Chronomat 36 and 32, it signaled a shift toward high-performance luxury designed specifically for “women of purpose, action, and style.”
Joining the Oscar-winning actress in this partnership are philanthropist Yao Chen and trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland. Together, the squad represents a group of leaders who have used their global platforms to challenge industry stereotypes.
USA President for Breitling Thierry Prissert, Misty Copeland, CEO for Breitling Georges Kern, and Charlize Theron attend the Breitling Madison Avenue Grand Opening on November 18, 2021, on 575 Madison Ave in New York City (Credit: Mega / WENN)
This collaboration took center stage on November 18, 2021, at the grand reopening of Breitling’s New York flagship store. Located at 575 Madison Avenue, the 4,300-square-foot space serves as a permanent landmark for the brand’s industrial-loft aesthetic in Manhattan.
Theron, known for her sharp eye for minimalist fashion, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony in an ensemble that perfectly balanced high-end horology with iconic footwear.
The redesigned Breitling New York flagship store features two floors, 90 feet of wrap-around sidewalk frontage, and a 4,300-square-foot space (Credit: Mega / WENN)
The Swiss luxury watchmaker’s three “universes” of air, sea, and land are reflected in the decor, with elements inspired by aircraft, surfboards, and vintage motorcycles.
The location is also the world’s first branch of Breitling Equipment, which is the brand’s new travel-and-lifestyle accessories collection.
The Madison Avenue store redesign is based on the distinctive industrial-loft aesthetic that is already a defining part of Breitling’s top global retail locations (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Known for her minimalist approach to red-carpet dressing, Charlize opted for an elegant white satin dress for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The classic frock featured a floor-length hem and a plunging neckline that revealed her décolletage.
She contrasted the pristine white number with a sleek, oversized double-breasted black blazer, which she left unbuttoned and with sleeves rolled up for a hint of a laid-back vibe.
Charlize Theron strikes a confident pose at Breitling’s Madison Avenue flagship reopening, wearing a fluid white satin gown layered with a sharp black double-breasted blazer (Credit: Mega / WENN)
The Monster star styled her blonde locks in a wavy bob with one side tucked behind her ear, showcasing her multiple stud earrings and tiny hoop earrings.
In addition, she accessorized with minimalist diamond rings and, of course, a silver Breitling watch.
Charlize Theron styles her blonde bob in waves and wears shimmering eye makeup and nude lip gloss (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Wearing shimmering eyeshadow, mascara, and nude lip gloss, Charlize rounded out her ensemble with Saint Laurent “Niki” boots.
A close-up highlights Charlize Theron’s sleek black Saint Laurent ankle boots, their pointed toes and sculptural heels peeking out beneath the hem of her white satin dress (Credit: Mega / WENN)
A high-fashion staple with a bold rock-and-roll edge, the Saint Laurent Niki ankle boots—introduced by Anthony Vaccarello in the Fall/Winter 2017 collection as part of the wider Niki family—are crafted from smooth lambskin leather and defined by sharp pointed toes, a fold-over cuff, a silver-tone logo plaque, and sculptural cone heels measuring approximately three inches.
The Saint Laurent Niki boots are defined by the cuffed leg opening and chunky cone heels
Joining Charlize at the event was her fellow Spotlight Squad member, Misty Copeland, who looked pretty in a frost-gray moiré sculpted-back jacket and a matching volant skirt from Bach Mai.
She looked especially petite beside Charlize Theron’s towering 5 feet 9¾ inches (177.2 cm), elevating her own 5’2” frame with metallic silver pointed-toe pumps featuring Roger Vivier’s signature Bouquet Strass buckle.
Misty Copeland and Charlize Theron pose together at the event, with Copeland’s silver Roger Vivier pumps and petite silhouette contrasting against Theron’s tall, minimalist black-and-white ensemble (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Charlize Theron’s Enduring Footwear Legacy
From red-carpet power dressing to off-duty minimalism, Charlize Theron’s shoe choices consistently reflect her preference for sharp silhouettes, confident heel heights, and designers that balance edge with elegance.
Whether she’s grounding a satin gown with Saint Laurent boots or elevating casual looks with statement heels, her footwear remains a defining element of her modern style narrative.
👠 Charlize Theron Shoe & Style Articles on YourNextShoes.com:
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- 💫 Charlize Theron Embraces Her Height with Sky-High Heels — a deep dive into Theron’s towering stature and her love of luxury heels.
👢 Saint Laurent “Niki” Boot Coverage on YourNextShoes.com:
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- ✨ Glossed-Leather Knee-High ‘Niki’ Boots on Chrissy Teigen — an example of how the Saint Laurent Niki silhouette is styled.
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