In a recent Vogue Italy magazine ad, Balenciaga decided to bless onlookers with not only a beautiful barely covered model but also the Balenciaga studded Biker Boots.
The boots feature a modern boot/stiletto design and are available with or without the studs; they cost $4,000 with the studs and $1,200 without. There is a waiting list for the sought-after Biker Boot, which won’t be available until April or May. The Balenciaga Studded Biker Boots are also available in a loafer version for the Spring 2011 season. See more images of these fierce studded boots -- and the bootyful accompanying print ad -- in the gallery above.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Provocative Fashion Ads
- Opportunity for fashion brands to create edgy and attention-grabbing ads to showcase their products.
- Luxury Footwear
- Opportunity for shoe designers to create trendy and highly-coveted footwear items for the luxury market.
- Exclusive Waitlists
- Opportunity for brands to create buzz and exclusivity around their products by implementing a waitlist system, making their products more valuable and in-demand.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has the opportunity to showcase their products through provocative ads, which can help generate hype around the brand and their products.
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury brands can take advantage of the market for highly-coveted footwear items, creating more opportunities for innovation and design in the luxury shoe market.
- Retail
- The introduction of a waitlist system for highly-coveted products can create a sense of urgency and exclusivity, driving up demand and profitability in the retail industry.
