Runway Fashion Boots

Boots in Fall Collections

The fall collections are an exciting time for trend watchers. Gone are the floaty dresses of spring and summer. Here come the wool, the tweed, the coats, and the boots. If you like equestrian style or stiletto heels are more your type, chances are there will be something perfect for you walking down the runway. All you have to do is look.

Runway Looks Don't Always Translate

Some runway fashions translate better to the street than others. Thigh high boots are dramatic and sexy, but for working in an office, they can be difficult to walk in. Keep in mind that what looks great on the runway might not look great in your 9-to-5 job. The runway is another world, one that portrays glamour and fantasy.

Where to See Runway Boots

The major fashion week cities are:

• Paris
• New York City
• Milan

Each of these is renowned for their fashion shows. When it’s “fashion week,” celebrities, socialites, and the well-connected show up in droves. They want to see what’s new, trendy, and hot. They’re interested in the “it” design of the season. If you’re lucky enough to score a pass to fashion week, you’re in for a treat. It can be an exhilarating experience to see the latest styles and to be surrounded by the rich and famous. If you can’t make it in person, you can still see the latest looks on television on the Style network and online at New York Magazine.

How to Buy Runway Fashion Boots

If you see a pair of boots on the runway that you absolutely love, how do you go about getting them? It can be as easy as walking into your nearest department store. Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci and Christian Louboutin are all readily available in high-end shops such as:

• Neiman Marcus
• Macy*s
• Saks Fifth Avenue

If you can’t find what you want in a retail establishment, all of the major department stores sell merchandise online. If you have your eye on a very popular style, be prepared to wait for it. Many designers’ accessories become so coveted that the supply can’t keep up with demand.

What You Will Pay

Runway fashion boots don’t come cheap. Prices can run into the hundreds of dollars or more. You’re paying for a quality product as well as the designer name. These boots will likely last you a long time and will make you feel stylish as well. If being a trendsetter is important to you, be prepared to pay for it.

Paying Less for Runway Boots

You love runway fashion boots, but you can’t afford the designer prices. There are ways to get the look you want without paying a price you don’t want. Sites like Bluefly and Overstock.com will carry premier brands at lower costs. They regularly feature high-end designers like:

• Christian Dior
• Sergio Rossi
• Miu Miu
• Jimmy Choo

These are just a few of the brand names you'll find at these discounted sites.

What's Hot for Fall 2007

Slimmer silhouettes, pants, and feathers were some of the looks that paraded down the runway for fall. The latest boots feature a platform heel, but not the super-chunky platform of seasons past. The current platform is less dramatic. Another trend this season is a more feminine toe, which is pointed rather than square.

Colors of Runway Boots

The boots you see on the runway will be every color of the rainbow and more. You’ll see basic blacks and browns, but you’ll also see boots in these colors:

• Silver
• Gold
• Yellow
• Blue
• Red
• White
• Multi-colors

With fall 2007's focus on femininity, you'll see more traditional colors on runways and in the stores.

Runway Fashion Names

• Alexander McQueen is known for edgy fashion that isn’t for the faint of heart. McQueen favors heels that are high and spiked. The bootleg might be a lacy cutout design.
• Chanel is a brand that has been around for decades. The interlocking C's logo is a classic. Chanel’s runway boots, though sometimes flashy, still echo elegance and style.
• Louis Vuitton, a name synonymous with the brown and tan logo accessories, offers boots that translate well to the average consumer.
• Emilio Pucci brings their signature multi-colored look to their boots.
• Roberto Cavalli, who designs all those sexy red-carpet dresses, designs sexy boots to match.
• Versus continues the sexy glamour of Versace with its dramatic designs.

These are only several of the designer names you can expect to see on the runway. There are many more and chances are, you have a favorite, one whose style matches yours.