Any woman with an interest in fashion saw them—those stunning Chanel boots Anne Hathaway wore in "The Devil Wears Prada." But they were like some mythical boot, only to be found in the mind of Patricia Field and Karl Lagerfeld.
Well, with the Fall 2009 fashion shows, this mythical creation became a reality and, to that end, a fashion phenomenon. Ohne Titel, Rodarte and Yigal Azrouel all showed black thigh-high leather boots, while Stella McCartney’s Fall 2009 show offered up a patterned version of the bondage boot.
They may be impossible to get on your foot, and it may be impossible to walk once they’re on, but if you can do it, wear them with pride. Patricia Field and I salute you.
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Badass Boots Go From the Bedroom to the Street for Fall 2009
Trend Themes
1. Thigh-high Leather Footwear - Opportunity for fashion designers to create more accessible and wearable versions of thigh-high leather boots.
2. Fall 2009 Fashion Shows - Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate thigh-high leather boots into their fall collections for a bold and edgy look.
3. Patterned Bondage Boot - Opportunity for footwear brands to experiment with patterned versions of thigh-high boots for a unique and statement-making design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Opportunity for fashion designers to innovate and redefine the concept of thigh-high leather footwear.
2. Footwear - Opportunity for footwear brands to capitalize on the popularity of thigh-high leather boots and offer more comfortable and practical options for consumers.
3. Fashion Retail - Opportunity for fashion retailers to curate collections featuring thigh-high leather boots and cater to the demand for bold and trendy footwear.