The Docs Are Back!
What used to be the ultimate symbol of alternative and punk has gradually evolved into a style statement. The 80s have been officially revived, and Doc Martens are riding this wave.
Their website offers a variety and range of styles, from candy-coloured kicks to patent shine and calf-high alternatives.
Their inspiration in high fashion is hard to ignore...
THE Chloe A/W 07 boots
Docs at Yohji Yamamoto AW 07
Luella S/S 08
Erin Wasson in Vogue Australia
The blogosphere and fashion network sites have been going crazy over these lace-ups as well, and with good reason, for they add that edge that is hard to come by.
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Trend-focused blog Mimi's View has done a piece on them. Sally Jane, the ultimate champion of cute vintage fashion has also done a 'how to wear' post on them.
So far, my favorite piece of all time in the blogosphere remains Susie Stylebubble's, where she writes about a project in which 69 creatives were asked to put their own spin on the original boot.
Here are some of my favorites:
Caroline Charles
Sean John
Jasper Conran
Elspeth Gibson
The take home message? These Docs are what you make them out to be. Rock them with a flared skirt, a floral dress, plaid shirts or cardigans. Experiment and do them your way!
Anyone selling Dr Marten-like boots online?
[Image sources: lookbook.nu, chictopia.com, luluandyourmom.com, stylebubble.typepad.com, style.com, childhoodflames.blogspot.com]
