Your Guide To 2023’s Holiday Collections: Ugg, J.Crew & More
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The holiday season has arrived — and numerous brands are taking note across the fashion and footwear spaces.
This winter, an array of labels leaned into the holiday spirit by releasing their own themed capsule collections and limited-edition products, timed to upcoming occasions including Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanza. Ugg stepped into the winter months with a gifting edit bursting with cozy boots, while Crocs took a humorous approach with “Ugly sweater”-printed clogs. Meanwhile, retailers and brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, J.Crew, Urban Outfitters and more have embraced the season as well with their own new product releases and holiday gift guides, including slippers, denim, knitwear and more.
Below, discover all of the latest footwear and fashion releases for the holidays.
Ugg’s glitzy sequined boots
Use is taking sparkly steps forward into the winter season with its newest Mirror Ball boots. The brand’s new online gift guide features an array of its round-toed ankle and calf-high boots, festively covered in sequins in hues including navy, silver, dark red and pink. The guide also features a wide array of men’s, women’s and kids’ boots and slippers — including the label’s viral Mini Platform boots — for the winter months, complete with plush outerwear and separates for whimsically cozy dressing.
Crocs’ “ugly sweater” clogs
Crocs embraced Christmas cheer with its latest holiday release, which originally came out in October. The brand’s $55 Holiday Sweater clogs feature a red and cream fair isle sweater print coating its signature foam clogs, bringing the comfort-focused
J.Crew’s festive heels and oxfords
J.Crew has kicked off the holiday season with its own holiday gift guide, featuring an array of party-ready footwear. The women’s section, retailing from $25-$350, features crystal-embellished mules, sparkly sequined pumps and Mary Janes in hues ranging from shiny silver and gold to classic black — which smoothly complement its accompanying sequined and plaid separates, dresses and statement jewelry. The men’s offerings, meanwhile, include classic leather Oxford shoes within the brand’s $15-$1300 assortment — which is rounded out by pieces including jewel-toned blazers, separates and socks for dapper holiday flair.
Cult Gaia’s shimmering holiday heels
Just in time for soirée season, Cult Gaia has released a digital “Holiday” edit packed with sparkle and shine. The Los Angeles-based brand’s lineup for the holidays includes a wide array of its sculptural and sleek footwear — including metallic platform sandals, mules and pumps accented with metallic hues, crystals and glossy transparent paneling — as well as coordinating handbags and jewelry. Rounding out the range are it girl-approved garments ranging from one-sleeved and printed dresses to velvet-textured separates, cast in hues of gold, red, black and more for a festive flair.
Koolaburra’s bow-topped boots
Koolaburra has just dropped its cozy gifting edit for the winter months — which notably spotlights its Victoria boots. Available in heights ranging from ankle to knee-high, the soft women’s style features suede uppers with faux fur lining and smooth bow closures for a whimsical finish. The line also features a variety of slippers, boots and slides for women, men and kids retailing from $60 to $115, cast in colors including brown, black, pink, gray and more.
Syro’s patchwork boots and Mary Janes
For those craving a burst of holiday drama, Syro has just released its latest shoe styles for the most festive time of year. The label’s signature boot lineup now includes the clear-heeled, $299 Corvo — which comes in both black and yellow patchwork iterations — as well as Sissi flats with heart-buckled Mary Jane straps. Rounding out the queer-owned brand’s range is a series of block-heeled boots, elevated by details ranging from cord lacing to soft shearling trim.
Charles & Keith’s high-shine holiday collection
Charles & Keith is tapping into the holiday season with a burst of shine. The Singaporean label has released its party-ready holiday collection, ranging from $19 to $153 — which is packed with sleek mirrored pumps, sandals, boots and mules with a core palette of silver, gold, black, pink and blue. The colorful line is complete with an array of handbags accented by crystal-coated buckles, gleaming baubles and more, as well as a complementary jewelry line for added sparkle.
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