Rain boots cloaked in fashion,
Not only is the style diverse,
There are also more diversified designs in appearance.
And in recent years, on the fashion runway,
There are also more and more rain boots,
Enough to see,
The importance that the fashion house attaches to the rain boots and shoes cannot be underestimated.
In 1818, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, defeated Napoleon at the famous Battle of Waterloo and became a household name. More than 200 years later, he is remembered not only for the battle, but also for the fact that he inadvertently created an "ordinary invention" – the Wellington boots, the predecessor of the rain boots.
The Wellington boots were originally based on the "Hanson boots" that were popular in the 18th century and were commonly used in cavalry units. The Duke of Wellington, who had been a cavalryman, had the idea of improving the "Hansen boots" one day in 1817: using calf leather as raw material, adding a layer of fabric to the interior on the basis of the original, which not only kept warm but also fit the legs, while the boot barrel was lowered to facilitate wearing and taking off.
As the great hero who defeated Napoleon, people at that time were very keen to imitate and follow in his footsteps, and the Wellington boots became popular ever since. However, at this time, Wellington boots were still made of leather, which was far from the rain boots we know today.
In 1839, the American chemist Charles Goodyear accidentally produced vulcanized rubber and patented it. A few years later, a British-American businessman, Hiram Hutchinson, purchased the patent and in 1853 opened a rubber company in France called l'Aigle (translated as "to the Eagle" to commemorate the United States), where he began making "Wellington boots" from vulcanized rubber.
Wear-resistant, comfortable and waterproof Wellington rubber boots were hugely popular when they were introduced. At the same time, a newly founded "North Britain Rubber Company" in Scotland called Norris also began to sell this practical and convenient rubber boot, and they produced a variety of rubber products, including "Wellington" rubber boots. And this company is today's professional boot brand - Hunter Boots.
Catalyzed by the war, the "Wellington" rubber boots began to gain fame and became widely used by civilians, and the style also became wide barrel, thick bottom, round head style.
In 1956, the North Britain Rubber Company launched the first green modern "Original Green Wellington Boots", and this classic design has been used to this day, and since then, the "Wellington" rubber boots have officially entered the fashion field.
After that, because Princess Diana first matched hunter rain boots when taking engagement photos, this fashion trend became more and more uncontrollable and gradually became popular throughout the country. To this day, Hunter rain boots still appear in many wedding photos full of personality.
Hunter's classic green rain boots
Another person who has contributed to the fashion development of rain boots is supermodel Kate Moss. When Hunter was on the verge of bankruptcy, Kate Moss, who had his own celebrity effect, not only wore them on the street, but also at music festivals, and Hunter rain boots with different combinations were fashionable. Since then, rain boots have been favored by more fashion icons, and people no longer only regard rubber rain boots as functional appliances, but also have more expectations for the development of their fashion.
Today, Hunter Boots is a century-old professional rain boot brand, from the style, color matching to the material follow the principle of diversification, light and practical and fashionable online. Both the traditional Wellington boots with a high-barrel flat head and the popular Chelsea boots are very popular, and the various candy colors make it popular with fashionists.
And one of the most classic styles, of course, is this pair of red Wellington boots, retro atmosphere, even if it is not a rainy day, but also has a high fashion exposure.
On this year's CHANEL autumn and winter runway with the theme of "twill soft tweed", the popular rain boots have once again become the focus of the catwalk with their high fashion exposure.
As one of CHANEL's most iconic logos, tweed fabric has always been a core element of each season, and on this runway, the classic tweed suit is paired with rain boots with a double C logo, adding a sense of elegance and casual contrast.
CHANEL F/W 2022
CHANEL knight boots have always been a blockbuster piece of autumn and winter fashion shoes, and this time there is no absence. The rubber knight rain boots, because of their light and comfortable properties and high cost performance in materials, have become popular models once they are launched. Whether it's a summer t-shirt or a winter coat and trousers, CHANEL knight boots are an absolute trendsetter.
On the Loewe Fall/Winter 2022 menswear runway, Jonathan Anderson is getting more and more playful, not only with a large flag streamer, but also rubber rain boots illuminated by LED lights, and the rivet-shaped shape is full of fun
Loewe Menswear F/W 2022
On the runway at Louis Vuitton Resort 2022, rain boots became one of the most frequent fashion items, whether it was a modern skirt or a smart stiff suit, paired with a rain boots to immediately open up. Handsome and personality of the mid-to-high boots, not only daily out of the street versatile handsome, in the rainy day, the serrated thick bottom heel design also gives it a good anti-slip.
Louis Vuitton Resort 2022 Holiday Collection
Prior to this, Louis Vuitton had launched a Rain series for rainy days, transforming many of the original classic shoe types into PVC materials, including high heels and sneakers. In the Spring/Summer 2020 menswear collection, Artistic Director VIRGIL ABLOH has launched a pure white rain boot style inspired by Louis Vuitton's classic HARLEM boots, which are very stylish with a silhouette trench coat.
LOUIS VUITTON Mens Spring/Summer 2020 Collection
In launching its Spring/Summer 2021 collection, CELINE moved the runway to The Stade Louis II and presented the young girls of Paris with the theme of "Portrait of the Younger Generation".
CELINE Spring Spring 2021 Collection
Even without high heels, models with rain boots can show the girl's youth and confidence to the fullest. Wearing rain boots with shorts or skirts has also become a hot topic on this runway, and the green and blue colors and the design of half and long tube heights make CELINE rain boots have more possibilities in collocation.
With the high-frequency appearance of rain boots on the runway, more and more fashion icons and star artists have also included rain boots in the necessary list of their concave shapes. Only the cured thinking of wearing rain boots on rainy days has long ceased to exist, and rain boots are completely OK for everyday wear, whether it is elegant Chanel knight boots or colorful PUDDLE BOOTS, rain boot fashion has occupied a new trend on the street.
Pairing with short skirts or shorts is the most error-prone way to wear rain boots, choose a high-waisted loose straight-leg pants design, with high-tube rain boots, it is simply a full point of wearing.
Zheng Xiujing's rainy day style street shot, long-sleeved jacket with denim shorts, a pair of Hunter rain boots at the foot to elongate the leg line, and the addition of red umbrellas creates a sense of cinematic atmosphere.
It was also red, but Hyun-ya wore it on her body. The girl's red dress is matched with Celine navy blue rain boots, and Hyunya's set of rain boots is unknown how many people have been planted with grass. The narrow mid-barrel Celine rain boots on the front foot completely lack the usual bulky feeling of rain boots, and are simple and versatile with skirts, or a good helper with thin legs.
In the wet and cold winter, rain boots are also a great choice with windbreakers and leather jackets, which can be used to keep warm and waterproof, as well as for concave shapes. With the combination of coat and leather coat, rain boots can perfectly modify the leg shape, while also increasing the layering of wear, absolutely practical and good-looking.
Who says colored rain boots can't take to the streets? Some time ago, the BV candy color rain boots that caught fire added a touch of vitality and color to the monotonous traditional rain boots.
And one of the most popular, of course, is the avocado green, the bright color for your wear to add emphasis, no matter how to wear can be styled. Xing Fei chose a doll collar dress to match it, and the breath of spring came up in an instant.
In addition to BV, Hunter's colorful rain boots are also a fashionista's favorite, a simplified version of the Wellington model, whether on the street or outdoors, can create a fashionable full score of color Look.
Waterproof and durable,
Comfortable and versatile,
Change into a pair of modern and modern rain boots,
Instantly become a street trender,
Let your rainy days also be fashionable out of the street.