While cowboy boots were originally designed to be functional—with, uh, cURRENT cowboys in mind – they are now a fashion staple. Although they’ve faded in and out of enthusiasm in recent decades, Gen Z and millennials alike are taking over the Western base in 2022.
Over the years, we’ve seen cowboy boots appear on the runways time and time again. Ralph Lauren debuted the rugged silhouette as part of a chic western wear collection in the late 70s. Almost 30 years later, Alexander McQueen sent reincarnations of pink and white high heels with bold cutouts down the catwalk for Givenchy’s spring 1998 show. Since then, countless brands such as Celine, Fendi, Isabel Marant and Ganni have followed suit, releasing their own iterations of the classic style.
If you, like me, have more pop culture than water, you probably remember a bunch of celebrities (read: Selena Gomez, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift, to name a few) who rocked skinny jeans, skirts small and sundresses. in the early years.
Now, the love for western style seems more alive than ever. Like many new trends that have had a resurgence, cowboy boots are popping up more and more – from TikTok to Instagram and of course, the streets. The cowgirl aesthetic is booming, my friends.
For anyone looking to try the trend, I’ve done the research. Ahead, let me give you 10 different ways to wear cowboy boots, according to some of your favorite fashion girls. Dress them up or down – it’s hard to go wrong. Keep scrolling for the evidence.
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Doing another trend better than anyone else, Dua Lipa modeled a tangerine zip-up sweater and matching miniskirt from Diesel’s resort 2023 collection. In true tasteful form, the pop star styled the vibrant citrus look with her boots favorite black cowboy from Mexican designer Montserrat Messeguer.
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Here, seen during Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 11, Vogue Australia’s September cover girl rocked a cream yellow blouse dress with red boots by Ganni and matching sunglasses. A red and yellow floral print bag served as the perfect finishing touch. ‘It was one moment.
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For a night out in London, FKA Twigs turned heads in maroon boots. She teamed them with a dark fringed coat and some eye-catching accessories, including a fiery red satin headscarf, futuristic frames and large spiral earrings.
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In typical Bella Hadid fashion, the supermodel offered a quirky take on a timeless look: a sweater, jeans and boots. She wore a pale pink off the shoulder sweater, printed jeans and matched her shoulder bag with plain brown western boots.
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Rihanna served up a monochromatic fit for the books while on a date with A$AP Rocky. The Fenty mogul wore an oversized leather bomber jacket and coordinating leather pants with black cowboy boots. It’s giving the motto babe meets the wild and wild west.
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Emily Ratajkowski went the opposite route by tucking her light denim into black boots. This, along with the blazer/collar combo, was the perfect riding look.
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I mean, could Sophie Turner look any cuter here? The answer is no. No, she couldn’t. Her red star print boots are from a brand called Black Star and you can buy them here.
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Kendall Jenner showed off a black dress and shiny burgundy Ganni boots. The contrast feels so cool. It gives: Your local cowboy has a dinner to go.
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As for Gigi Hadid, she styled a pair of bright red embossed cowboy boots with a cool, classic two-piece outfit. And to make the moment even more glamorous, she accessorized with a red Louis Vuitton bag and cherry drop earrings. To be honest, I accept this view heavy.
