Thigh High Over the Knee Boots
For autumn waterfall knits, and rib or Birdseye fine wools add contrast and texture when played as texture against texture. Right – Ribbed Long Line Purple Cardigan – Wallis Collections Autumn 2009.
Lace knits, Aran pattern cables, tucks and cable bobble knits with Swiss surface embroidery, fair isle, sculptural knits and overlaid contrasting textures all create moods that move from day to night, country to city.
Left – Traditional Austrian Style Knit – Kenzo.
Some of my favourite available on the high street attractive interesting knit pieces include those of Fenn Wright Manson, Sarah Pacini, Nicole Farhi, Stills, Boden, Hobbs, Crea Concept, Theory and Marks & Spencer Limited Collection and Autograph pieces. The latter from M&S are excellent value, but you have to be quick to get the best more innovative styles
Thigh high wader boots were at many runway shows, but especially at Giles (left) and Rodarte (centre right), Chloe, Prada, Pucci and Marc Jacobs. Coloured suede especially purple was popular footwear them on runways.
Shorter calf length boots were seen at Balmain and Louis Vuitton. Purple boots were hot.
The best high street ‘quality’ version of this designer fashion trend are possibly by retailers Russell and Bromley. Always hot on runway footwear trends, the retailers over the knee must-have boots are the £445 Thigh High Boot and by designer Stuart Weitzman.
These over knee boots far right are also from the high street or available online.
Centre Right – Rodarte Catwalk Thigh Boots.
Far Top Right – Moda in Pelle Autumn/Winter 2009 Harlow Black Over The Knee Leather Boot, Elasticated Back – £180. Due Sept.
Lower Right – Littlewoods Oko Style Over The Knee Platform Stretch (non Leather) Boots – £49.
Littlewoods online AW09 Clothing & Footwear also have over the knee boots by Dune at £180 and ones by Moda in Pelle at £170. Their boot range covers all looks and at a pricepoint most can afford.