Back from the fashion graveyard. Fringed Mocassin Boots.
posted by: brianka in Boots, Comfort Shoes, Fall 2008 Shoes, High heels, Piperlime, Pumps, Shoe Trends, Zappos on August 3rd, 2008
Recently, Shoesense quite neatly beat me to the punch regarding fringed footwear. I can’t help but shudder when I see many of the fringe-bedecked styles that are coming out.
Be warned. Its use is everywhere and seems to growing. As proof I offer Rachel Zoe’s picks of fringed moccasins a la Minnetonka at as a major trend for Fall 2008. Gulp.
I should have seen it coming. Once Skinny Jeans came back into fashion, causing a whole new generation of gals to look for the perfect tuck-in boot, it was only a matter of time before Minnetonka once again rose to ascendancy.
Think of a young Kurt Russell (Not an altogether unpleasant image, I’ll happily admit.) in Big Trouble in Little China.
Sleeveless T-shirt and blue jeans, tucked into these:
Actually, I just had to stop and watch the movie, just to be sure. Sigh, the sacrifices I am willing to make. Jack Burton’s boots laced up the side and were closer to these babies:
I know there are gonna be both guys and gals who love these. And, if they didn’t live through it the first time around, this is probably a fine time for them to do so. However, I’ve never regretted that I didn’t own any back in the 80′s when these were last in fashion. I hardly think I would, could, or even should attempt to take part in the trend this second time that I’m around to witness it.
As for the overall fringe trend, I have seen a few styles that I find that I almost like.
- First, from Pleaser, specialists in lingerie for your feet, a flirty, fringed high-heel suede sandal (At 6pm.com):
- Next, is the Steven “Bijoux“:
- And my personal favorites from Betsey Johnson, Shoe goddess extraordinaire:
The Tisha:
And the Taylor:
In 3 colors, the purple almost has me won over.
I do love a glam, over-the-top shoe as much as the next shoe addict. Unfortunately, I am uncertain that I am the right personality to successfully rock this shoe trend.
Maybe you are?
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July 25, 2010 at 7:43 am, Frank223 said:
Classic Fringed Boot features a thin crepe outsole, suede leather, and decorative fringe. Cut from only the best leathers. Crafted in the most popular best-selling styles. Combining the best fitting qualities and longlasting comfort. Since 1946, Minnetonka Moccasins has been synonymous with comfortable, high quality footwear. From traditional moccasins to slippers to sheepskin boots
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February 01, 2010 at 10:26 pm, Moruf @ Black Slouch said:
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December 06, 2009 at 8:40 am, Native American Mocc said:
This is an amazing resources about moccasin shoes
February 05, 2009 at 5:44 pm, Midwestern Literature » Blog Archive » “Native American Moccasin History” by Miranda Heckler said:
[...] http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/back-from-the-fashion-greveyard-fringed-leather-moccasins/ – This website was amusing to me. Not only the Native Americans like the leather, fringe look of the moccasin, but also current fashion designers do. This link will take you to a blog with images of modern moccasin style boots and heels. [...]
September 03, 2008 at 9:52 am, Isa said:
okkkk, have you seen those heels? completely fug. the fringed boot is cute and comfortable, whereas the heels look ridiculous (purple fringes?) and who ever wears them will likely look like prostitute Pocahontas
August 28, 2008 at 3:42 am, monstacha said:
you need a pair of nice long legs to pull this off
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August 04, 2008 at 9:15 pm, Uk Online Shoes said:
Frankly speaking I’ve never been passionate for fringe, but these ones especially Steven Bijoux is a bit exception and this fringe with heel is drawing my attention and I think it is estimable.
Babur Schah
August 04, 2008 at 3:59 pm, Mary Jenkins said:
i'm sorry.. i love these.. i don't thinki could pull these off but i'm sure some young twiggy thing could!
August 04, 2008 at 6:55 am, fashion » Blog Archive » Back from the fashion graveyard. Fringed Mocassin Boots. said:
[...] Le Fashion . Excerpt: However, I’ve never regretted that I didn’t own any back in the 80’s when these were last in fashion. I hardly think I would, could, or even should attempt to take part in the trend this second time that I’m around to witness it. … [...]
August 04, 2008 at 12:53 am, The Fashion Loving Stylist said:
Please don’t tell me all the Nicole Ritchies and Mary Kate’s will be wearing those awful boots. I can stomache the Betsy Johnson shoes but only just.
This will be one shoe trend that won’t be worn by me.
August 03, 2008 at 9:23 pm, Elizabeth M. said:
Seeing as how I still have a pair of fringed moccasins in my closet from the 80's, I'm all into this trend!
August 03, 2008 at 5:37 pm, OnceAgain said:
i like the boots, it looks like the boots of a cowboy ^_^