# Patriotic Footwear Alexander McQueen Union Jack Ankle Boots By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-patriotic-footwear-union-jack-ankle-boots-by-alexander-mcqueen References: [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/33961#) These ultra-hip [Union Jack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-black) ankle boots by Alexander McQueen are both patriotic and incredibly rock ‘n roll. Can’t you just see Kate Moss wearing a pair of these with skinny jeans? The close-up images really reveal the high quality construction of these couture booties. McQueen’s flag inspired ankle boots are made with glossy patent red and white leather and [blue suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot). With a gold-tone toe plate, 5” high heel and side zipper these booties are uber stylish. The Union Jack boots are available on Net-A-Porter for $1,260. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Patriotic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and marketing apparel and accessories with patriotic motifs and symbols. - **Couture Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating high-end, custom-made footwear that showcases unique designs and craftsmanship. - **Celebrity-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with celebrities and influencers to create exclusive fashion collections that cater to their fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and ethically-made fashion products that resonate with conscious consumers. - **Luxury:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing technology-infused luxury products that enhance customer experience and exclusivity. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies to enhance online shopping experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Brogue-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-wing-cap-chelsea-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Romantic Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-street-6inch-platform-waterproof-boot.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Reimagined Legacy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-boot.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Actor-Honoring Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wing-x-steve-mcqueen-classic-moc.md)