FALL/WINTER

 
In the Victorian era, women clothed themselves from head to toe lest they expose even a glimpse of ankle. So, with today’s more conservative mood it’s no surprise that the Victorian lace-up boot has made a triumphant return. That’s not to say that your customers will cover up, however. It’s advisable to play fast and loose with this fall style, especially when you mix materials and genres like Tracy Reese does.

Briana by Anyi Lu

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Retails for $495

For Anyi Lu, Victorian boots are a novel way to inject some womanly touches in traditional menswear silhouettes. “My Victorian-style boot adds a feminine spin to menswear-inspired styles for fall ’08,” she says. Lu views the Briana as a “perfect complement to a pencil skirt or slim-cut trousers.”

Jeana by Pour La Victoire

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Retails for $325.95

Clean lines make the elegant Jeana by Pour La Victoire a timeless choice. This lace-up brown boot steps up her wardrobe for fall but will keep her well-heeled for seasons to come.

Feminine by Poetic Licence

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Retails for $195

Who said romance is dead? Decked out in subtle hues of gray suede and green leather, Feminine epitomizes romantic luxury with a flirty, lace-up ribbon.

Otero by Sergio Zelcer Designs

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Retails for $345

Certainly not your great great grandmother’s boot, Sergio Zelcer Designs adds Brazilian flair to Old English style. Designed with shiny brown snakeskin and black patent, this boot exposes her to the exotic.

Icarus by Taryn Rose

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Retails for $895

She’ll be transported back in time wearing the Icarus by Taryn Rose. The ladylike boot gets a modern update with a patent-covered toe, and sawtooth details on the heel and upper keep her looking sharp.

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