I have to hand it to TikTok’s “horse girl” fashion phenomenon. As August wears on, the “rodeo girl” and the jodhpur-clad Sloane Ranger 2.0 continue to enjoy their moment in the sun.
But there’s more for all horse girls. Alexander McQueen’s Hoof Boot has landed for W/W24, and is perfect for trotting about the town if you love the Horse Girl trend. Talk about unleashing the animal from within.
McQueen are flogging the bizarre clothing item for a whacking £2,190.
Known for its individual and distinctive designs, celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and Naomi Campbell have often strutted their stuff wearing McQueen pieces. But this latest design may send the stars galloping.
Listed as “Women’s Hoof Boot in Brown”, the unique pair of shoes are covered in fur, with accompanying hooves attached on the bottom. “Margarita brown calf hair boot featuring a hoof inspired round toe with horseshoe sole silhouette and silver-finished nail studs” to be precise (so the description reads).
Made in Italy, and with a heel height of 14.5cm, it’s perfect for horse lovers – or those with a fancy-dress party to attend.
Plucked straight off the runway from their highly anticipated debut for McQueen, the Hoof Boots were a stomping success at hisA/W 24 show in Paris.
Meticulously crafted to mimic the form of hooves, the equine-inspired boots are complete with studded horseshoe detailed on its sole and thin heels. The boots are available in black or brown leather or furry calf hair, with another buckled option featuring a sleek horsehair ponytail at the back.
Lately, it seems as though we are constantly searching for the next uniquely weird piece –and the Hoof Boots are no exception. I can picture it now: London’s East End Fash Pack strutting down the street clad in high hooves. You’ll hear them before you see them.
