In August 2017, Chrissy Teigen delivered two flawless off-duty fashion moments—starting the month in sleek, elevated athleisure while out in Los Angeles with her dog Pippa, and later turning LAX into her personal runway with a polished military-jacket look.
Together, the outfits showcased her signature blend of comfort, confidence, and designer-driven detail.
Chrissy Teigen’s Polished Travel Style: Military Jacket, Off-White Knit & Balenciaga Boots
In the summer of 2017, airport style was having a major moment—and few celebrities delivered it better than Chrissy Teigen.
At a time when LAX had effectively become a runway of its own, stars toggled between cozy travel staples and paparazzi-ready glamour, knowing the flashbulbs would start the second they stepped off the escalator.
Chrissy Teigen arrives at LAX in an olive Faith Connexion cropped jacket, a white Off-White turtleneck crop top, ripped black skinny jeans, and Balenciaga knife-toe sock boots
During one of those late-summer appearances, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend struck the perfect balance between comfort and style as they made their way through Los Angeles International Airport.
John opted for a patterned silk tracksuit with a black shirt and sneakers, while Chrissy embraced a more polished off-duty look anchored by an Off-White cropped stretch-knit top that showed a hint of her toned midsection.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend walk hand-in-hand through LAX, with Chrissy showcasing her cropped jacket and Balenciaga sock boots alongside John’s patterned tracksuit
Chrissy Teigen with husband John Legend at the Los Angeles International Airport on August 24, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
She paired her jacket with Frame’s “Le Color Rip” black skinny jeans—cut from premium stretch denim with frayed edges and a clean five-pocket silhouette.
Chrissy Teigen pairs a cropped Faith Connexion military jacket with an Off-White stretch-knit top, Frame’s “Le Color Rip” skinny jeans, Balenciaga stretch-jersey sock boots, and a mix of Dior Homme and Givenchy Pandora Sugar bags while arriving at LAX
The then–31-year-old model layered an olive-green Faith Connexion cropped military jacket and oversized Saint Laurent sunglasses for a touch of effortless cool.
With minimal makeup, a sleek ponytail, a Givenchy “Pandora Sugar” satchel, and her trusted Balenciaga black stretch-jersey sock boots, Chrissy delivered a travel outfit that felt both relaxed and runway-ready—a quintessential snapshot of 2017 LAX style.
A close-up view of Chrissy Teigen’s Balenciaga knife-toe sock boots reveals their sharply sculpted silhouette and fitted stretch-knit construction
More Celebrity Takes on the Balenciaga Knife Boot Trend
Even beyond Chrissy’s airport look, Balenciaga’s razor-sharp Knife silhouette became one of the most defining footwear statements of the late 2010s.
From Met Gala red carpets to off-duty New York street style, countless stars embraced the exaggerated point and sleek, sock-like fit—cementing the Knife boot as a fashion moment worth revisiting.
👠 Explore Celebrity Balenciaga Knife-Boot Moments:
- ✨ Kim Kardashian’s sleek grey Alaïa coat look anchored by over-the-knee Balenciaga Knife boots.
- 🔥 Lily Aldridge and Salma Hayek at the Met Gala wearing bold, sculptural Balenciaga Knife boots on the red carpet.
- 👗 Hailey Baldwin’s Paris Fashion Week street style moment featuring white Balenciaga Knife boots styled with metallic pants.
- 🌟 Kylie Jenner vs. Pixie Lott style comparison showcasing their vibrant Balenciaga Knife thigh-high boots.
- 💫 Kendall Jenner’s New York off-duty look styled with distressed denim and black Balenciaga Knife booties.
Chrissy Teigen’s Balenciaga sock boots show their exaggerated elongated point, a defining feature of the brand’s knife-toe design
These boots are crafted from close-fitting sock jersey and feature the brand’s knife-like exaggerated pointed toes. They also have a pull-on style and are embroidered with the new “BB” logo at the cuff.
Balenciaga’s black stretch-jersey sock boots feature the brand’s signature knife-sharp pointed toe, a slim stiletto heel, and a ribbed cuff embroidered with the BB logo
Earlier that August in 2017, Chrissy Teigen was also spotted enjoying a low-key day out in Los Angeles with her dog Pippa—this time trading airport edge for elevated athleisure.
Elevated Athleisure: Chrissy Teigen Wears A.L.C.’s ‘On Duty’ Capsule and Clear Heels
The outing coincided with her role as the face of A.L.C. and Intermix’s newly launched “On Duty” capsule collection, a 16-piece collaboration designed for the modern woman who moves seamlessly between errands, meetings, and off-duty moments.
Chrissy Teigen walks her dog Pippa in Los Angeles wearing a cropped gray A.L.C. hoodie, black slit-hem track pants, and black clear-heel sandals
Chrissy’s A.L.C. “On Duty” Sweatshirt and Track Pants Make Elevated Athleisure Look Effortless
For the Intermix event, Chrissy naturally reached for pieces from the line she fronted. She wore the “Declan” cropped hooded sweatshirt, featuring a split V-neckline, dropped shoulders, drawstring satin ties, and subtly flared long sleeves finished with banded hems.
She paired it with the matching “Murray” track pants, crafted with an elasticized waist, side pockets, and clean center slit seams for a sleeker, more elevated take on loungewear.
Chrissy Teigen keeps her look laid-back and polished in a gray cropped hoodie and slit-hem pants as she strolls with Pippa in Los Angeles
Effortless Finishing Touches: Sunglasses, Hoops, and a Relaxed Ponytail
The Sports Illustrated model and Lip Sync Battle host finished the look with her signature blend of easy glamour—Prive Revaux sunglasses, oversized hoop earrings, and a curled ponytail that kept the athleisure vibe relaxed.
Chrissy Teigen wears A.L.C.’s “On Duty” cropped sweatshirt and matching track pants with black clear-heel sandals while out in Los Angeles with her dog Pippa on August 11, 2017
She added a touch of polish with the chain-trimmed Saint Laurent “Betty” bag and completed the outfit with black ankle-strap sandals featuring on-trend clear heels, a footwear detail that defined many of 2017’s biggest street-style moments.
Chrissy Teigen adds oversized sunglasses and gold hoop earrings to her cropped gray hoodie for an effortless off-duty moment in Los Angeles
Clear-Heel Sandals: More Celebrity Takes on the Transparent Trend
Chrissy’s clear block heels weren’t just a stylish finishing touch—they were part of a larger movement that season, with celebrities everywhere embracing lucite and transparent footwear.
👠 Explore Celebrity Clear-Heel & Transparent-Sandal Moments on YNS:
- ✨ How to style transparent shoes through YNS’s guide to clear heels, PVC straps, lucite platforms, and celebrity-loved see-through footwear.
- 👗 Christian Louboutin’s Jonatina sandals—a favorite among celebrities for their clear PVC straps and sleek, minimalist silhouette.
- 🌟 The reality of clear heels with YNS’s breakdown of “foot fog,” PVC mishaps, and what to know before wearing transparent shoes.
- 💎 Gianvito Rossi’s architectural Odyssey heels featuring sculptural shapes and clear, modern straps adored by fashion insiders.
- 👠 Steve Madden’s modern clear-heel collection, offering affordable glass-slipper–style options inspired by celebrity favorites.
- 🔥 Kim Kardashian’s Yeezy lucite-heel moment styled with Balmain sparkle for one of her most memorable transparent-heel looks.
- 🎶 Solange Knowles’ standout shoe evolution featuring lucite heels and clear-strap designer sandals across her avant-garde style era.
- 💫 Loewe’s weird and wonderful shoe designs including transparent and lucite-based heels that redefined red-carpet experimentation.
A close-up of Chrissy Teigen’s black ankle-strap sandals shows the clean, modern look of her clear block heels
Chrissy Teigen’s slit-hem pants reveal her minimalist black ankle-strap sandals and their glossy, clear heels as she walks in Los Angeles
More Chrissy Teigen Shoe Highlights
Before we wrap up, here are more standout Chrissy Teigen shoe moments featured on YNS.
👠 Explore Chrissy Teigen’s Best Shoe Moments on YNS:
- 📏 Standing at 5’7″ (170 cm) and wearing an approximate US shoe size 8.5, Chrissy Teigen is known for favoring sky-high heels, sleek sandals, and bold designer footwear across red carpets and street style moments.
- 👗 Chrissy Teigen’s Aquazzura “Moonwalk” crystal-embellished sandals worn with a sheer lilac Georges Hobeika gown at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- ✨ Her sleek yellow Tom Ford pumps added a bright pop of color to her Dries Van Noten summer-to-fall transition look.
- 🌟 The $1,550 crystal-embellished sandals she wore with a velvet mini dress, one of her most eye-catching evening shoe moments.