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Giuseppe Zanotti and Mary J. Blige created iconic white patent knee-high boots together
Luxury Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti and R&B legend Mary J. Blige are teaming up again for an additional sneaker release following the success of their first heist.
The “Family Affair” singer is the co-designer of the white, patent leather over-the-knee boots echoes original “Mary Boot”.
The recent Zanotti and Blige shoes are a nod to the unique, which launched in May and got here in a shiny rose gold color. The recent white patent Mary Boot is the very same design Blige wore on stage on the Women’s Power festival earlier this 12 months. The shoes have turn into much more iconic since the custom-made pair she wore on stage is now within the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This starts November 15, concurrently her latest album “Gratitude” is released. Its retail price will likely be roughly $1,295. When Blige performed on the Strength of a Woman festival on the Barclays Center in New York City on May 11, she said, “I’m really, really grateful for my fans. The reaction to my first shoe collaboration with Giuseppe blew me away. The new thigh-high version, made in a winter white pattern, was born from the desires of my fans. I’ve been asked to make my own over-the-knee boots for years and it’s exciting that now they’re here and that I can continue working with my friend Giuseppe.”
Zanotti’s website described the shoes as “a collaboration between iconic Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti and award-winning artist Mary J. Blige.”
The description continues: “Mary Boot captures the unique and celebrated style of both talents. Statement shoes have long been associated with Mary’s signature style element, and with this collaboration, utilizing striking and innovative designs, premium materials and attention to detail, the two have joined forces to create the Must Have style of the season.” The shoe has a heel height of 105 mm, which was no problem for Blige to chop on stage.
The singer has been well-known throughout her music profession for her iconic thigh-high boots, and the “Queen of Hip Hop and Soul” has made it a part of her brand.