The Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots, which were first shown for spring 2011 are still quite a trend. Well, maybe not a real trend, but they still manage to capture the attention of photographers at fashion and art events! They are perfectly in line with the general trend towards flat, bulky and a little ugly shoes and look great with boyfriend jeans as well as shorts or short dresses! Here is some inspirations on how to make the best of your Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots this summer!
An attendant of Frieze NYC in May 2014 combining her Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots with a Junya Watanabe patchwork jeans and a Celine trapeze handbag. photo@style.com
Taking inspiration from a Frieze NYC attendee the Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots are definitely perfect for travel paired with a pair of slouchy skinnies, a big sweater and a weekender bag. After testing a lot of tote bags like LV Neverfull or Goyard St Louis and constantly facing problems with pieces falling out at the safety check or in the luggage compartment of the plane I have to admit that my favorite travel companion is my Côte&Ciel, Loire Weekend Bag. Everything is sorted inside, can’t fall out and the bag is washable so it doesn’t matter when it gets a little dirty!
- (1) Charlotte Gainsbourg caspsule collection, navy black sweater, colette.fr
- (2) Rag&Bone Dre aged bright white jeans, rag-bone.com
- (3) Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots, balenciaga.com
- (4) Côte&Ciel, Loire Weekend Bag Granite, coteetciel.com
Model Lexi Boling attending the ACRIA’s annual Summer Soirée hosted by Jason Wu wearing her Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots with a playsuit and a Perfecto jacket in June 2014, photo@style.com
Model Lexi Boling looked adorable combining her Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots with a playsuit and a biker jacket. To take out a little of the hardness when combing the punky shoes and a leather biker jacket I would pair some Chanel lace shorts from the art gallery show a simple top and a blazer for a shopping day that can easily be continued to dinner at a stylish restaurant.
- (1) Equipment, sleeveless Keira top, black, equipmentfr.com
- (2) Saint Laurent, tux jacket, ysl.com
- (3) Chanel lace shorts (the pictures shorts are not Chanel), chanel.com
- (4) Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots, balenciaga.com
Do you still like to wear your Balenciaga buckle strap ankle boots? How do you combine them for summer?
