A lot of us fondly remember the admiration we felt when Jlo in her “Jenny from the Block” video rocked a pair of stiletto Timberland-style boots as designed by Manolo Blahnik. In many ways that boot in particular was a turning point because it brought to the light the fashion establishment’s secret love affair with street cultures. Now it’s common knowledge that the edginess and fabulous creativity born of the hood has always brought flavor to the table of style and design. A modern day case in point is the sneaker-inspired “Boltina” by Christian Louboutin, now available for purchase in three colorways.
