The back to school season is here and the Steve Madden Fall 2012 collection embraces it with the brand's latest lookbook. Focusing on the troublemakers of school life, it promotes youthful selects with 90s-inspired grunge ensembles. Shot on location at a school in New York City’s Lower East Side, the catalog is full of free-spirited fun and young love.
The Steve Madden Fall 2012 style book was captured by Kareem Black, a photographer born in Philadelphia and based in New York. It stars models Alexandra Tikerpuu, Micky Ayoub and Hali Kai. They were styled by Khalym Schell in casual denim, leopard print jackets and leather hats. Of course, the photoshoot is all about the footwear. From studded sneakers to motorcycle boots, the collection has a badass quality that will inspired an equally badass wardrobe.
Grunge-Inspired Footwear Lookbooks
The Steve Madden Fall 2012 Catalog Boasts Youthful 90s Looks
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