Forget Flip-Flops—Boots Are the Real Summer MVP, According to Street Style

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The biggest trend to come out of the most recent international fashion weeks was the appropriation of big chunky boots as essential summerwear (we’ve also observed it on the streets of New York City and beyond). Whether anchoring breezy summer dresses or tucking in ultra-skinny jeans, here’s how to pull off the look.

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Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear

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Copenhagen, spring 2026 ready-to-wear

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Berlin, spring 2026 ready-to-wear

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