I think I spent an entire month watching over-the-knee boots march down runways.
From Rodarte in New York, to Pam HoggLondon in and Louis Vuitton in Paris - and about a million in between - they were everywhere, but aside from Lauren Santo Domingo’s turn in custom-made Brian Atwoods, we’d placed stretchy leather up to one’s butt cheeks in the runway-only category, along with everything sheer from SS09.
I was wrong, of course. Byrdie Bell broke hers out for a party a couple of weeks ago and as fall merchandise creeps its way into stores, we’re preparing for an onslaught. Stuart Weitzman’s square-toed versions, in both suede and leather, hit Shopbop this week and StyleFile is even contemplating thigh high clogs.
I remember the first time I wore almost knee-high leather boots to my suburban Catholic high school and gave everyone a heart attack. Even if this is New York City circa now, I imagine a similar, if not more dangerous reaction with those six extra inches of leather. I love the idea, am obsessed with the look, but I’m pretty sure I’d look like a hooker regardless of what I wear on the rest of my body.
Abby, however, can’t wait to rock a pair. Thoughts?
posted by guest
Jun 02, 2009 2:04PM
Yes!!! I also can't wait, although I understand others' reservations about them...I think it's a perfect example of wearing something because you love it, not because it's a trend. Otherwise, you know, the boots, or whatever piece in question, ends up wearing you. I'm sure there will be other footwear to die for that stays around the ankle. ;)
xoxo
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