# Bell Bottom Boots Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2008-9 By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-bottom-boots-givenchy-autumn-winter-2008-9 References: [kingdomofstyle.typepad](http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/full-length-photos/id,6477) Has the bell bottom trend swung into footwear? These [heavy-bottomed boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot) were recently seen on many of the models of the Givenchy couture collection for Autumn/Winter 2008-9, during Paris Fashion Week. The collection was the creation of Riccardo Tisci, for the [House of Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-world-fragrance-house-cloudar). Queen Marie of 'The Kingdom of Style' British fashion blog noted that Clydesdale horses were her first thought when she saw the boots. You sure can see the likeness. I love the [leather fringe, ties and buckle details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) at the top... I think they might be growing on me. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bell Bottom Boots:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and trendy footwear with a retro feel. - **Heavy-bottomed Boots:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate platform-style boots into their collections for a bold and statement-making look. - **Leather Fringe and Buckle Details:** Rise in demand for boots with intricate details like fringe and buckles, presenting an opportunity for accessories brands to expand their offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore new designs that embrace the bell bottom trend in footwear. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can stock and promote heavy-bottomed boots as a fashionable and trendy footwear option. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessories brands to produce and market boots with unique features like leather fringe and buckle details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Stealthy Baggy Textural Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-boot.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Metallic-Adorned Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md)