These horseshoes, with or without laces, are a fashionista’s delight

Fashion can have humor. The proof of this small world with the new lubie. a pair of horseshoe-shaped shoes. After Acne’s popcorn necklace, Loewe’s heeled sandals or JW Anderson’s pigeon clutch, here are Alexander McQueen’s horseshoes. “Hoot boots,” literally “clogged boots,” sparked interest as soon as they were introduced at the house’s Fall Winter 2024-2025 fashion show. Especially since they come in several versions. So there is the “horsehair”, but also the black leather boots with a tail extension at the back, already sold out, or a more “smart” version without a fringe.

In no time, the accessory went viral on social networks. Priced at 2,390 euros, the pair is opened, scrutinized, tested, displayed. Many journalists, models and influencers appear in the famous shoes, which seem to give confidence, look and attitude to the wearers. Among the stars, the Hoot boots effect also worked, with Lana Del Rey being one of the first to wear them at the Met Gala in New York last May. At this annual costume ball hosted by Anna Wintour, editor Vogue: the singer wore a magical-looking dress created by Sean McGuire, the artistic director of Alexander McQueen, who succeeded Sarah Burton. Finishing off the impressive outfit were the shoes, which gave the whole thing an almost fantasy feel. Proof that they can be both funny and poetic.