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Rihanna was spotted out in New York in comfy-cozy wears yesterday.
For her romp in the city, the “Diamonds” songstress opted for a robust pair of Bottega Veneta Haddock lace-up ankle work boots. Retailing for $1,400 via Saks Fifth Ave., the performer’s pick included soft and textural tan nubuck suede uppers accompanied by bulbous toes, non-slip ultra-thick rubber soles and bright contrasting blue lace-up closures.
Quilted black ankle cuffs gave way to eyelet accents and thick contrasting stitching throughout, offering the boot silhouette a rugged appearance. The designer pair is meant to mimic the look of hiking boots. The shoe is masculine and structural, likely meant to be unisex given the construction and colorway. The workboot mirrored the more masculine silhouettes featured throughout the star’s look, creating a cohesiveness.
For those looking to emulate Rihanna’s look, similar styles can be shopped from a variety of top brands including Loewe, Celine, Moncler, Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, Woolrich and Ugg, among others. These alternative styles come in a variety of colors, sizes and prices.
On the outfit front, the “Ocean’s Eight” star donned an oversized ash gray zip-up hoodie fixed with silver hardware. On the bottom, Rihanna wore coordinating baggy gray jeans splattered with white paint, offering the piece a distressed appearance. As for accessories, the businesswoman wore a blue and white paisley bandana paired with a quilted black patent leather mini bag and a slew of high-shine jewelry.
For Rihanna, no shoe is too bold – or heel too high. The “Rated R” musician has worn many shoes over the years, including sky-high heels and chunky sneakers. Rihanna’s red carpet styles often include strappy sandals, platforms and pointed-toe pumps by Amina Muaddi, Prada and Tom Ford that coordinate with her outfits. Her off-duty styles also include similarly daring sandals and boots by Celine, Givenchy and Saint Laurent.
