In March 2015 at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Zoe Saldaña and her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, delivered one of their most polished—and quietly meaningful—joint red-carpet appearances.
The couple arrived at The Beverly Hilton looking effortless and connected, with Zoe glowing in a red two-tone Cushnie et Ochs dress and matching Kurt Geiger pumps, while Marco balanced her bold palette with a sharp black pinstripe suit.
Zoe Saldaña dazzles in a red Cushnie et Ochs two-tone dress paired with matching Kurt Geiger pumps, while Marco Perego keeps it sharp in a classic black pinstripe suit at the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 21, 2015 (Credit: Brian To / FayesVision / WENN)
Marco Perego-Saldaña: Artist, Partner, and the Story Behind Their Shared Surname
Though many fans know him primarily as Zoe’s husband, Marco Perego-Saldana is a respected Italian artist and former soccer player. Long before their GLAAD appearance, he created the hand-painted backdrops for Dolce & Gabbana’s 2008 “Where the Fashion Meets Art” campaign, and his work has been shown at Zurich’s Galerie Gmurzynska, Rome’s Museo Tuscolano, London’s Royal Academy of Arts, and Art Basel Miami Beach.
A few months after the awards, Zoe shared the personal story behind her husband’s decision to take her surname—a choice she described as both unexpected and deeply affirming —in a Facebook post.
Her message sparked widespread conversation about modern partnerships and identity, but the heart of it was simple: their choice reflected mutual respect, equality, and a willingness to challenge tradition.
A Coordinated Red-Carpet Moment: Zoe and Marco’s Effortless Styling
Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego pose stylishly at the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards, with Zoe glowing in red and Marco complementing her in a sleek black pinstripe suit
At the event itself, their styling spoke the same language. Marco kept things relaxed with a half-unbuttoned shirt and easy grooming, while Zoe channeled chic confidence with a sleek low bun, berry-toned lipstick, and a bright scarlet skirt that added natural movement with every step.
Zoe Saldaña kept her look chic with a sleek side-parted low bun, soft berry-toned lipstick, and subtle eye makeup that highlighted her natural beauty
Cushnie et Ochs Elegance Meets Kurt Geiger’s Iconic “Britton” Pumps
Her two-tone Cushnie et Ochs dress from the Pre-Fall 2015 collection fit her post-pregnancy silhouette beautifully, especially when paired with red Kurt Geiger “Britton” pumps—classic pointed-toe stilettos known for their liquid-finish patent leather and signature 4.5-inch metal cigarette heels. Nicole Scherzinger and Hailee Steinfeld have also been fans of the style.
Zoe Saldaña stuns in a two-tone red Cushnie et Ochs dress paired with matching red Kurt Geiger pumps, completing her look with minimal jewelry and a sleek updo
Zoe kept the accessories minimal—rings, spiked drop earrings, and a slim bracelet—to let the sharp color story and architectural lines of her dress and heels take center stage.
Zoe Saldaña pairs her bold two-tone red Cushnie et Ochs dress with matching Kurt Geiger pumps, minimal jewelry, and a sleek side-parted bun, creating an effortlessly chic look
Rounding out her monochromatic moment, the Kurt Geiger “Britton” pumps added height, polish, and just enough edge to balance the dress’s softness.
Zoe Saldaña flaunts a hint of toe cleavage in her bold red patent Kurt Geiger “Britton” pumps
The silhouette—pointed toe, mirror-shine finish, and sculptural metal heel—remains one of the brand’s most recognizable designs.
Zoe Saldaña enhances her height and elongates her legs with the pointed toes and sleek 4.5-inch metal stiletto heels of her red Kurt Geiger “Britton” pumps
Zoe Saldaña’s Most Striking Shoe and Fashion Moments
As you look across Zoe Saldaña’s red-carpet history—from bold couture statements to sleek, height-enhancing heels—a clear pattern emerges: she treats footwear as a key part of her storytelling. To close out her style profile, here’s a curated look at the shoe moments that best capture her confidence, versatility, and signature sophistication.
✨ Zoe Saldaña: Her Most Iconic Shoe and Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at approximately 5’7″ (170 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 8, Zoe often opts for structured stilettos and architectural platforms to complement her sophisticated style.
- 🎬 The Balmain Couture gown and iconic Saint Laurent “La Scandale” platforms she wore to the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere.
- 🖤 Her avant-garde Maison Margiela look elevated by the statement Christian Louboutin Tabi pumps.
- 🎥 Serving minimalist glamour in strappy Saint Laurent “Salomé” wedge sandals for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
- 🔥 Mastering power dressing in a sheer Saint Laurent blouse and towering Tamara Mellon “High Point” platform heels.
- 🌟 The romantic Elie Saab dress paired with gleaming metallic Brian Atwood “Claudia Bis” pumps for a Cosmopolitan for Latinas cover party.
Zoe Saldaña’s bold Kurt Geiger “Britton” pumps feature a liquid-shine red patent finish, razor-sharp pointed toes, and the brand’s signature metal cigarette stiletto heel