# Thigh High Zipper Boots Rick Ownes Flares Out By Bianca | Published 2008-02-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thigh-high-zipper-boots-rick-ownes-flares-out References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/review/ROWENS) Rick Owens added a new twist to retro bell bottoms by giving a pair of boots, not pants, a modern twist. The designer added [black leather boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) to pieces like [skinny jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean) to create the illusion of flared pants. They looked as though they could be zipped up again for a less dramatic look. Some other looks weren't as eye catching, yet [thigh high leather boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot) were seen paired with multiple ensembles, the majority of which were rouched or slouchy. It was all part of his Fall 2008 collection he showed at Paris Fashion Week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Thigh High Zipper Boots:** A trend towards incorporating high boots to create the illusion of flared pants offers the potential for new and innovative twists on classic clothing styles. - **Rouche Accenting:** The use of rouched and slouchy clothing and accessories alongside thigh high boots could inspire trends that emphasize comfort and ease as well as style. - **Skinny Jeans with a Flared Twist:** Incorporating the zipper boot style to tight-fitting bottoms creates a balance between poise and flare that provides a new take on youth culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion industry could use zipped boots to create a resurgence for flared leg clothing, leading to the potential for profitable new lines. - **Cultural Events:** Thigh high boots could be marketed as a statement piece for cultural events such as music festivals, providing a unique and bold fashion experience. - **Clothing Accessories:** Fashion artists and designers could create new art-piece like clothing accessories as a result of the added dynamic the boots provide towards creating a distinct look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Stealthy Baggy Textural Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-boot.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Flattering Retro Oversized Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco.md) - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md)