Salma Hayek Masters Military Chic in Gucci Leather and Iconic ‘Sylvie’ Bag at I Am Bolt Premiere

In November 2016, Salma Hayek turned heads at the London premiere of I Am Bolt, stepping away from her signature curve-hugging gowns in favor of a bold, military-inspired Gucci look.

Joined by her husband, François-Henri Pinault, the Kering chairman who oversees Gucci and other luxury houses, the actress proved that she can master both glamour and edge. Her structured jacket, sharp tailoring, and statement accessories offered a striking contrast to the romantic silhouettes she’s best known for on the red carpet.

Salma Hayek at the “I Am Bolt” world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on November 28, 2016 (Credit: Mario Mitsis / WENN)

We love that Salma wasn’t afraid to break from her signature curve-hugging gowns. Instead, she embraced power dressing in a sharply tailored Gucci leather jacket from the brand’s Fall 2016 Collection—a piece bold enough to command the spotlight on its own. Her footwear may not have been visible on the red carpet, but shoes have always been central to her style story.

At 5’1½” (156.2 cm) with a US shoe size 6, Salma leans on sky-high heels from labels like Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and Saint Laurent to add drama and polish to her looks.

Salma Hayek embraced military chic in flared black trousers paired with bold red heels and Gucci pieces—a floral-collared shirt, a structured leather jacket with grosgrain trim, and the ‘Sylvie’ shoulder bag

To finish this military-chic moment, Salma carried Gucci’s ‘Sylvie’ shoulder bag—part of a storied line of handbags first introduced in 1969 and reimagined by Alessandro Michele in 2016.

Known for its signature nylon web stripe, polished gold chain, and buckle closure, the Sylvie draws on Gucci’s archival heritage while embodying timeless elegance.

A closer look at Salma Hayek’s Gucci ‘Sylvie’ shoulder bag reveals its signature gold chain detail, green and red web stripe, and structured leather finish

Though the name “Sylvie” isn’t tied to a specific muse, it has become a branding touchstone that balances refinement with modern edge.

From red-carpet premieres to off-duty street style, the Gucci Sylvie has remained a celebrity favorite, lending polish and heritage flair to every outfit. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most memorable Sylvie moments featured on Your Next Shoes.

Salma Hayek’s Gucci leather jacket featured bold red grosgrain trim, pearl buttons, and an eye-catching embroidered rose motif on the crisp white collar

Originally released as part of Gucci’s Fall 2016 collection, the ‘Sylvie’ shoulder bag—known for its structured silhouette, gold chain detail, and striped web shoulder strap—is now sold out, but similar and updated styles are available at Mytheresa.

Gucci ‘Sylvie’ Leather Shoulder Bag, $2,490

Celebrity Style Spotlight: Gucci Shoes and Fashion

Salma Hayek’s affinity for Gucci proves how timeless the Italian house remains, from archival handbags like the Sylvie to bold, modern tailoring. For more Gucci shoe and style highlights, explore some of our favorite moments below.