I've been getting pretty excited about the new crop of structural boots that showed up on several runways this fall. A lot of these futuristic boots relied on heavy stacking to create a scrunchy sillouhette-but then there were also the zip flap boots at Rick Owens and the slick and straight boots at Phillip Lim and Givenchy Haute Couture. The thing that grabs me about these boots are that they are agressively unfeminine-and some might say 'unflattering'. A lot of people looked at the boots at Balenciaga Pre Fall and cried 'cankles' (maybe an explanation of this term is in line for foreign readers-its when the diameter of the ankle is almost equal to that of the calf-though a friend used to tell me it was an abbrieviation of 'cow ankles') but having my ankles swathed in buttery bunches of leather sounds irresistably new and exciting. Wearing a boot that doesn't flow with the natural lines of the body sounds totally modern to me. They look tough and they look futuristic-I am really really inspired by how the Balenciaga Pre Fall boots were styled with an ankle skimming, draping floral dress. It's an excellent juxtaposition to the alien-invader look of this boot.
I hope to see this trend carry into the spring 09 collections (albeit there are far fewer boots on spring runways…)
Until then I'm dreaming of those Balenciagas and Rick Owens-I know Inaya and a few others are as crazy as I am about the lace-up 'Mega Urbo' boots on Luisaviaroma!
These are all very cool and crazy. I don’t think I’ll do them, but I’d love to see them on other people.
Aside from Rick Owens and Balenciaga, I didn’t like the way these were incorporated in collections. I’m definitely looking foward to seeing someone wear these to fashion week, but I’m skeptical that I will ever like the style.
rockin. seriously.
I love Philip Lim Fall 08. slim + slick. Those grey boots are a MUST.
I am sure we will see some AWESOME boots from you for fall…
can’t wait.
lovies.
Those scrunchy ones looks right up your alley!
Argh. *look* not *looks* :)
Seriously, you have to get those Rick Owens boots.
ah!! my favourite type of boot.. on first glance one firstly thinks yuck and then on second glance one realises how blind they have been and a mad frenzied love affair begins
Acne has some pretty fantastic boots out for fall. I especially like these: http://www.acnestudios.com/collection?pId=130&lId=1102
the rick owens are BONKERSSSSS (good bonkers).
aah
i wrote an article on this for tfs!
thats cool!
Your inspiration boards are beyond beautiful…
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Wow! I love those boots, especially the one from Véronique Branquihno
the rick owens boots are sizzlin. i saw them on luisaviaroma and was in love.
and only balenciaga can pull off boots that look like condoms. they look amazing.
i hope you get a pair of any one of these boots, i’d love to see how you style them
BRILLIANT! YOU ARE SO BRILLIANT!
oh wow!!! i want some boots!!!
cankles is an abbreviation of calves-ankles, ie, there is no difference between the calf and ankle.
The Balenciaga’s in black – http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/designers/index/women/balenciaga/93167.htm
I love the cool innovative shape!
I’m dying for a pair of thigh-high boots… really desperately need them… being 60 inches is quite the challenge.
I don’t know if I love these boots, or if I hate them. But I’m sure you’ll work it well :)
My friend just got some slouchy Chanel peep-toe boots, and they’re so beautiful. Slouchy boots are really in this season~
um, very original
http://www.thefashionspot.com/news/scrunchy-boots-for-fall-518
check it out!=)
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cant wait to see some of theses IRL!
Can’t wait to pull out my old Imitation of Christ boots for this. They will work perfectly! Thanks for the reminder.
Love the helpful tips! :)
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