These "Ugly" Boots Are All Over My Instagram Feed at the Moment
Manu Atelier is already well known for being a cult bag brand favoured by fashion insiders. Created by two cool-girl sisters from Istanbul, Beste and Merve Manastir (worth an instagram stalk for sure), the brand lists celebrity fans such as Bella Hadid, Sarah Jessica Parker and Eva Chen, who have all sported their structural leather bags in the past.
It was when the brand released its first shoe collection earlier this summer through that we felt the obsession take hold. The line includes on-trend strappy sandals and lace-up mules but it was really the boots everyone behind the scenes was talking about. They may be the ultimate "ugly” shoes, but fashion girls have fallen hard. Since May, we’ve been waiting for the temperature to drop so we could finally justify the investment, and apparently we weren’t the only ones.
In the last few weeks, we’ve seen these boots all over Instagram on some of our favourite influencers. The lace-up duck boots—love them or hate them—seem to be the firm favourite. So much so that they are currently sold out with stock due to return in the next couple of weeks. But we also love the similar, somewhat more wearable styles below and we’re calling it now that it won’t be long until the entire collection is gone (especially the cowboy boots—drool).
The second season is due to drop in November, and we’ve just had a sneak peek (hello butter-yellow boots and colour-block mules), but will anything ever beat these panelled kitten-heel boots from the original line? We don’t think so.
Keep scrolling to see how they’re being styled and to shop the collection before it’s all sold out.
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Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.
Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.
Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.
When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.
Emily is currently on maternity leave.
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