Rihanna's giant boots were made for stomping

This week, Rihanna reminded fans of her boundary-pushing style. The  multi-talented star, who has only been spotted in public a handful of times  since giving birth in May, stepped out in New York on Saturday wearing  larger-than-life boots.

While her RZA tee, sunglasses and snakeskin-print bag already made for a  casual but chic outfit, Rihanna took things to the next level with a pair of  gigantic, slouchy boots that brushed the hem of her denim miniskirt.

The look suggests that the performer is still keeping a close eye on runway  trends: Her outsized footwear appeared to be straight from French label  Y/Project's recent Spring-Summer 2023 collection, which saw a similar-looking  pair of black denim boots styled in a head-to-toe denim look.

Rihanna is not the first celebrity to rock statement thigh-high boots this  year (though hers arguably brought the most drama). At the start of the month,  singer Dua Lipa paired a menswear-inspired button-down minidress with a pair of  pristine white Bottega Veneta boots. The craftsmanship of the Italian label's  signature "intrecciato" leather-weave gave the boots a blockier look than  figure-skimming styles of the past, though they were still understated by  comparison.

This week, Kim Kardashian posted a moody Instagram video of herself in a dark  gym wearing slouched thigh-high boots. The reality star completed her seemingly  impractical workout look with a nude-tone bikini and white cap-sleeved top as  she posed on various pieces of gym equipment.

Similar styles have also been popping up on runways, with several designers  reviving over-the-knee boots as part of bulkier silhouettes. During the  Fall-Winter 2022 season, Acne Studios' towering riding boots brought edgy drama  to Paris Fashion Week, while Isabel Marant sent a fleet of models down the  catwalk in slouched thigh-highs (though theirs were notably slimmer than  Rihanna's).

Elsewhere, Vivienne Westwood created sculptural teal and white versions,  Chanel pushed the boat out with a sturdy pair of thigh-high rain boots and  Vetements created a pair of bold gender-neutral buckled boots.

It remains to be seen if Rihanna's gargantuan take on the trend will go  mainstream. There are, after all, some things only RiRi can pull off.Read more  at:sliver  formal dresses (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) | formaldressau.com (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)