Milan Design Week, also known as Milan Design Week Salone del MobileChange has come. Although it was traditionally an event where interior and home decor brands presented their new collections to industry insiders, it has recently evolved into a second milan fashion weekif you will. This shift is notable, especially this year, as more fashion brands are entering the world of design and offering their take on home decor. As a result, style sets (think Alexa Chung And Pernille Tisbeck) is following, turning the city’s narrow cobbled streets into its runway.
Although Who What Wear editors weren’t physically present in Milan, we still took a close look at the eye-catching pieces and key trends on display. While ensembles consisting of maxi skirts with ballet flats and tailored pants with pumps were certainly present, the outfit formula we saw everywhere Light-wash jeans combined with ankle boots.
The style set also made a case for boots and jeans by choosing a specific boot style—a Western-inspired pair. Western ankle boots offer inherent versatility that other styles lack. The slightly longer, pointed toe and low, steep heel make them feel less bulky and more adaptable, matching well with lightweight jeans as well as flowy dresses and skirts in the spring.
If you’re inspired to follow the lead of the It girls attending Salone in Milan, keep scrolling to shop the best light-wash jeans and ankle boots to pair with them.
How people are styling light-wash jeans and boots in Milan:
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See: Red bomber jacket + striped top + light-wash straight-leg jeans + brown ankle boots
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See: Denim jacket + black T-shirt + low-rise light-wash jeans + suede boots
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See: Black Leather jacket + white button-down shirt + light-wash straight-leg jeans + black ankle boots
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See: Oversize blazer + white T-shirt + light-wash raw-hem jeans + brown ankle boots
