Thursday, 26 January 2012

Martin Margiela Carpet Boots



Look at these magic carpet boots from Maison Martin Margiela. Beautiful aren't they?  Sitting happily in the middle of the fashion/interiors venn diagram, they'd be right at home at That's Not My Age Mansions. And, as January is all about staying in, carpet boots feel like the perfect footwear for lolling and lounging and looking good.



Just like the rug in the Big Lebowski, these boots could really tie an outfit together. The Persian carpet colour scheme, with its indigo blue highlights, means they'd look fantastic with jeans.
Classic J Brand jeans.

And as January is the Sunday morning lie-in to December's Saturday night out, let's add a cashmere sweater.
Striped sweater by Chinti and Parker.

Or a bath robe if you really want to do it like the Dude. But for a trip out - in a parallel universe where I can actually afford designer clothes - I'd throw on the gorgeous Haider Ackermann jacket that Tilda wore. With jeans of course:





How would you wear a pair of carpet boots?

20 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Oh far, far too beautiful to actually wear! I would display them somewhere where they would be appreciated and admired........

FairyFiligree said...

Oh I adore those carpet boots - never knew they existed - well all black outfit and just that dash of warm colour for me....

Patti said...

I saw those boots and had to say out loud "I need those!" I'd probably never wear them for fear of a spot. But they'd look perfect with my skinny jeans and suede jacket . . . today.

déjà pseu said...

Those are fantastic!! And your Big Lebowski reference started my day off on a high note. :-)

Vanessa@Luxuria said...

Oooh! they are gorgeous. I would keep it very simple; worn only with black so that they really stand out ;-)

Karena said...

They are gorgeous! I love them; would be so great in a slipper style!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

metscan said...

The carpet booties appeal to me too, perhaps because they remind of our oriental rugs.
The cashmere knit is not bad either..

K.M. said...

Interesting: these shoes and your blog :-)

Vintage Green said...

Love those boots! And yes, wear them!! If they get worn they would just look better, just like our
rugs!!

PlainJane said...

O SWOON, dark tights and a plainish skirt and top, those puppies don't need anything to detract from them.

materfamilias said...

Gorgeous! Not for my rainy climate, though, but if we're pretending. . . let's see. . .I think I might try them with a sweater dress or shift (with sleeves, bien sûr chocolate brown or black, burgundy if I felt bold . . .midnight blue? Even the right red . .
and I love that cashmere sweater.

puncturedbicycle said...

LOVE! I'd wear them with coloured opaque tights and a really simple, casual skirt and tshirt, maybe with that cashmere sweater on top. Would make my legs look like tree trunks though, so my version would be a bit more low-cut, like a shoe-boot affair. Ooh, or a kind of engineer boot with a boxy toe!

They are fab.

kathy peck said...

I'm surprised, but I also like them. I wouldn't worry about wearing them out, I think they'd look better, just like oriental rugs do.

Semi Expat said...

These are amazing and I'd wear with dark indigo jeans or a skinny leg wine coloured jean. I want them! x

Terri said...

the boots ARE amazing. Why not buy them and park them in the middle of your rug. The husband might never know you've splurged.

WendyB said...

Those are gorgeous. I'd wear them with my boring uniform of jeans and a black t-shirt!

Rosemary the Shopper said...

Carpet boots? Well, I never!! That means I would if I could! Just where to find them, how to afford them, when to wear them.... so many unanswered questions.

Rosemary from www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com

J.W. said...

I like the boots - but I'd worry about the carpeted heels...

Young at Heart said...

too cute.....they're art!!

Tabitha said...

My first sofa was an Andrew Martin just like that, boy I loved it.