Despite the worldwide recession, a fortunate few can still afford to lavish themselves in high-fashion couture. Therefore, I bring to you a banquet of a few haute boots found within iVillage’s 'Shoe Porn Edition.'
Representing popular gothic and mythical fashion trends are designer Thomas Wylde’s Warrior Skull Boots with multiple buckles and the limited edition Pegasus Boots by Maison Martin Margiela. Tall and sexy boots have been popular this year too; I love the suede Misa over-the-knee boots by Halston.
Many fashionistas drool over a cute pair of ankle boots. Alexander McQueen’s Three-Tongue boots, Robert Cavilli’s Bungee boots, 4-inch tall tie booties from Marc Jacobs, Givoni’s 68-strap ankle boot, and Pleated Ankle Boot by Maison Martin Margiela have the power to make fashionistas drool with excitement.
Finally, in the slightly unusual taste category are Star Cow Boots by Old Gringo and Marc Jacobs’ Pumps combined with fishnet stockings.
Haute Footwear
A Banquet of Boots for All Flavors Priced $500 or More
Trend Themes
1. Haute Boots - Designers can create more unique and expressive boots to tap into the desire of high fashion enthusiasts.
2. Over-the-knee Boots - Over-the-knee boots will remain a popular choice for footwear, which can be a lasting trend for designers to improve the style and comfort of these boots.
3. Quirky Footwear - Designers can experiment with unusual materials, colors, and styles of footwear to appeal to those who want to stand out from the crowd with their fashion choices.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Footwear - Luxury footwear brands can increase their offerings of high-end boots that cater to the affluent market segment, which can increase their revenue and brand prestige.
2. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can use the trends of haute boots, over-the-knee boots, and quirky footwear as inspiration to develop innovative and fashion-forward footwear designs.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms can provide personalized product recommendations and styling advice to customers who are looking for high-end and one-of-a-kind footwear to improve their shopping experience.