These black leather Chelsea boots from the Fall 2003 runway collection are an ultra-chic fusion of modern minimalism and sculptural power dressing. Crafted in buttery smooth black leather, the design features a sleek high-heeled silhouette with a refined rounded square toe and bold architectural presence.
Detailed with elongated elastic side panels, classic quartet topstitching, and twin pull tabs, the boots embody the pared-back utility that underpinned Ghesquière’s early 2000s Balenciaga. The slip-on construction ensures ease, while the elevated heel and platform lend an air of effortless dominance.
A cornerstone of the Fall 2003 official campaign, lensed by David Sims, these boots also appeared in a now-iconic American Vogue editorial (July 2003) on Liya Kebede, photographed by Steven Meisel—cementing their place not only in fashion history, but in visual culture at large.
Collectible and endlessly wearable, size 38, in excellent vintage condition.