Source: Vogue
Summary
Lane Boots and Rombauer Vineyards have collaborated on a limited-edition boot using chardonnay-washed leather, according to a report. The project highlights the intersection of fashion and agriculture, with the leather treated using wine-making byproducts. The collaboration was announced on March 15, 2024, and is part of a broader trend of luxury brands partnering with vineyards. The boots are available in a small batch, emphasizing exclusivity. The partnership reflects a growing interest in sustainable and artisanal materials.
Our Reading
The trend returns with a new name.
Leather treated with wine is not new, but the branding is fresh.
Bootmakers and vineyards rarely collaborate, but this one did.
The chardonnay-washed leather feels like a gimmick, but it’s a familiar one.
The cycle continues: old ideas, new labels, same result.
Author: Evan Null
