These Ankle Boots Will Gain a Cult Celebrity Following, Guaranteed

The ankle boot trend of fall became clear months ago. From Kendall Jenner to Gigi Hadid, stylish trendsetters have been sporting this fall fashion sensation since way back in summer. Now that it's autumn, we have proof of the popular item's staying power, and it seems that a certain construction of the must-have boots is bound to become a celebrity favorite.
Last seen on Bella Hadid has she stomped around Milan Fashion Week, Stuart Weitzman’s Clinger Booties in Stretch Velvet ($725) are destined to ignite a cult celebrity following. Stuart Weitzman has a solid track record for making celebrity hits—from Showgirl sandals to his Highland boots to those famous Nudist heels.
This season's staple puts a spin on stocking boots, and the stretch velvet variation represents everything that is in right now. Their fashion-forward silhouette offers endless possibilities for styling, so get ready to see these ankle boots take over the fashion scene.
Keep scrolling to see all the ways Bella Hadid styles her pair of Clinger Booties and shop them below.
Hadid added the booties to an all-black ensemble in Milan on September 21.
Pairing them with a three-piece suit in Milan on September 22.
Way ahead of the game, Hadid wore the booties to finish off a casual look in New York on July 11.
What velvet ankle boots have caught your eye this season? Let us know in the comments!

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