In 1964, it was a harbinger of the space race that would reach its peak a few years later. Andre Courrèges He presented his collection Moon girl look. Her models, wearing synthetic fabrics such as lurex and elastane, trapezoid dresses and low-rise miniskirts that rival Mary Quant’s cosplay, will open a new era called Space age.
A radical break in women’s wardrobe in the form of future pop music, in the context of the Cold War and the second wave of feminism that would explode soon after. “We don’t walk through life anymore. We run and dance. You drive a car, you take a plane. Your clothes have to be able to move, too.” The statement that accompanied his famous collection focused on the feet, with a bizarre mid-cut shoe with a flat sole that could replace nylon stockings and high-heeled shoes.
The origin of the term by which this shoe became known –Boot Go– Refers to the French expression JoJo Which we can translate as “in boundless abundance”, and the colloquialism in Anglo-Saxon countries is to use the word He goes When something is trendy, in addition to the slogan assumed by dancers in nightclubs of the moment such as the famous Whiskey a Go Go, in West Hollywood.
Just as quickly as he entered the fashion and youth culture of the time, his shaft centimeters and heel height also increased. Thus, it took the form of a thigh-high second skin in a mosquito net version, and was fashioned as a one-piece with socks in a Pan-T-boot.
“These shoes are made for walking. And that’s exactly what they’re going to do. One day, these shoes are going to trample you.” letter These shoes are made for walking, Written by Lee Hazlewood and made famous worldwide by Nancy Sinatra in 1966 and wearing the last of her clothes on countless occasions, it reinforced that rebellious message of looking forward to new times – this time, as fiery revenge – that Courages himself had penned a few years earlier.
On an aesthetic level, designer patent leather, vinyl or patent leather in striking colours, black and white and metallic sets – with suede added later, influenced by hippie culture – became a status symbol, dominating fashion editorials, and a staple in many celebrities’ wardrobes.. Françoise Hardy, Brigitte Bardot and Jane Fonda were faithful to their slim fit during the 1970s, which was popularized by temples of the time like Biba and Pattani Boutique (whose original designs were offered at astronomical prices in online auctions).
After countless interpretations in the following decades – perhaps the most memorable was Frida Giannini’s show for Gucci in fall-winter 2014 – Miuccia Prada is the main reason for its revival in 2025. At her Miu Miu fall show in Paris, there was a print that caught all eyes: the matching print. Go go boot With a clip popularized by the British boutique Patani and Zandra Rhodes in the 1970s. Adhered to the Nappa cover in vibrant colors such as purple, red or caramel, the €1,850 around the sticker is no barrier to finding it do In almost all sizes.
The slightly square toe ties in with another key design of the season: Chloé’s Janis shoe. It is recognizable by its wide heel with echoes of the Victorian era (which was very popular in the 1970s), the stitching in the front and the stretchy fabric with a leather effect, it is in line with that ideology. Hippie chic Which its creative director, Shimina Kamali, has been doing for seasons (and everything indicates that it will continue over time).
Fidelity to the models of the time was the basis of a trend that led to experimentation with colors and the influence of more durable and lighter materials. Such is the case of Jil Sander, who takes the original’s mid-cut cut with a slightly offset heel. However, Courrèges is adding to its Reissue line, which delves into the greatest hits from its archive, a slightly longer and more subtle vinyl design, with an AC logo on the toe that will please any fan of the era.
Below is a selection of shoes in colors and prints that reflect the vibrant spirit of this timeless icon.
Mew mew
tramp
renal
mango
Jil Sander
&other stories
Corgis
Double ing
Aquazzura
Unisa
Karel
Marnie
Coble
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