Thigh high boots were all over the runways this season, now they've made a transition to the streets. And it's worked.
November editorials and 'street style' blogs alike are all over the over-the-knee trend and unlike
clogs and a jumpsuit, these are actually hot.
From the runway of Isable Marant's AW10 collection (above) these boots are now seen being nicely tucked into a loose-fitting pair of python print silk pants.
In terms of editorials, it seems that big shoulders, thigh high boots and leather go together. November's issue of German Vogue certainly has all three.
The shoot was photographed by Paola Kudacki and features models Hana Soukupova and Tanya Dziahileva.
If you thought too much Miranda Kerr was never enough, you would be correct. She's posing for CS Magazine's November 2009 issue in thigh high boots. You can barely see the boots, but that's not the point.
A post-baby M.I.A. attended a H&M event earlier this week in a Jaws inspired top from Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's SS10 collection in a pair of Jimmy Choo over-the-knee black boots.
They're absolutely everywhere. Even Nicole Kidman is wearing them, but don't let that turn you off. According to the story she's risky, dangerous and dark!
They kind of look like they could be Stella McCartney's perforated thigh high boots that she's teamed up with a single sheer glove (?).
If you like this look and have some free time for crafternoon extravagance, Rodarte's wound and bound leather-strapped thigh high boots can even become your very own DIY project. Follow model/blogger
Caroline's tips and you too could be strutting down the street in some faux-leather Rodarte-style madness.
Enjoy!
Lead image by Jak & Jil.