Is it Fall yet?  If we can just get past the heat wave that is sizzling in the West and start enjoying those fine autumn days, we’ll finally get to embrace all the new fall fashion fare.  You don’t have to wait for snow, however, to start prepping your fall wardrobe with the number one essential on everyone's wish list: Boots!

   So start brushing the sand off your favorite summer flip-flops because boot season is upon us!  Although here in California we enjoy many sun-kissed days well into the season, boots are definitely the cold-weather must-have that West and East coast alike can’t get enough of —starting now.  A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, cowboy boots are the one fashion item that never go out of style.  You may not want to pull out that wool coat or layered look just yet, but this fall's go-to ankle boots pair perfectly with billowy sundresses and crops as you slowly warm up your wardrobe.  With styles that range from classic western to contemporary to out-and-out wild, there is always the perfect look for every cowgirl and cowboy (even if it’s just at heart).

   Here are some favorite must-have boots you will absolutely need this Fall …

Ankle zip boots:  Totally on trend this season, these stunning boots are your go-to for dressing up for a night out or just stepping out for lunch with friends.

              Old Gringo Minibelinda Brass                               Liberty Black Delano Belted Black Zip

Biker boots: Perfect for striding through a bit of inclement weather, out on the open road, or just looking like you are in control.

            Frye Jenna Disc Short Black                                  Old Gringo Biker Eagle Red         

Knee-High Boots:  Always good for adding that little extra drama to your look and making your legs look absolutely gorgeous!

          Old Gringo Belinda Furia Grey 18”              Liberty Black Vintage Canela Tall West Strap

Western Cowgirl Boots: Not your average cowgirl boots, these add flare to any outfit. Throw ‘em on with your favorite pair of jeans or leggings and you’re comfortable all day long.

       Old Gringo Klak                                               Old Gringo Olivia Laser Brown

If you are in search of the perfect fringed cowboy boots this fall, you are not alone.

Fringe is definitely still leading the list of must-haves this season. From fringed handbags to tall and short fringe boots, we’re seeing some beautiful western-inspired fashion items for fall.

A little boho chic, a little southwestern styling, fringe boots are a great way to complete a variety of looks, and compliment many current fashion trends.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to wear fringe boots, whether you’re at home on the open range or stepping out on the city sidewalks.

Southwestern Style

The Southwestern look is definitely in right now, especially with Southwestern or Native American-inspired, turquoise and silver jewelry and accessories. Fringe boots or multiple layers of Western-style fringe finish off this look beautifully. Paired with a blouse, a denim skirt, and a statement turquoise and silver necklace, or with skinny jeans and a belted light denim shirt, knee-high fringed boots are the perfect match.

So versatile, fringed boots add interest to any denim outfit, and the natural comfort of these soft leather boots makes them the perfect go-to for a casual outfit.  Try adding an on-trend fringed handbag, or a stylized cowgirl hat.

Liberty Black Fringe Tan Faggio Vegas                            Liberty Black Fringe Choc T Moro

Boho Chic

Fringe boots go hand-in-hand with today’s trendy fun and floral-print bohemian dresses and skirts. This playful and comfortable style virtually cries out to add a little leather fringe. Pull on a knee-high pair with a short bohemian dress and leggings, or pair ankle-high fringe boots with longer flowing skirts.

Contemporary Casual

As those waning warmer days of summer fade to a bit more chill in the air, you can never go wrong with the ever-popular way to wear fringe boots -- paired with skinny jeans and a cozy long sweater.  Worn with jeans, skirts or dresses, fringed boots complement a variety of looks this season.

Liberty Black Short Fringe Smog                                 Old Gringo Adela Chocolate

Boot Star is very lucky to say that we are now carrying Levi’s® Vintage Clothing!

Levi’s® Vintage Clothing reproduces the fits, fabrics and details of bygone eras. We love these reproductions of the most iconic Levi’s® designs from the past 140 years.  Their source materials are from their own archives.  American classics that offers it up to a new generation of rebels and revolutionaries, and the western shirt that evokes the tough but tender cowboys that graced the big screen in the 40s and 50s.

It only takes one trip to Japan for you to quickly realize how much western culture has influenced modern-day Japanese society, especially in fashion. The Japanese now have all the same brands and stores that we enjoy here in the USA, and many of their fashions have become very similar to our own, while still maintaining the essence of their culture’s inherent style. In fact, pairing sleek leather cowboy boots with a favorite pair of jeans or coupling a vibrant hand-stitched western boot with a cute skirt has become one of the many new western influenced fashion trends quickly spreading across Japan.

Only about thirty years ago, western influence in fashion existed only in the form of high-end brands in the Ginza district of Tokyo. Now western boots have found their way into the hearts of men and women all over Japan. The Harajuku district, the epicenter of modern Japanese fashion, is filled with western influences in the form of women and men’s cowboy boots and other western influenced clothing. Jam-packed with boutiques and fashion malls brimming with international clothing chains, this hub caters to the tens of thousands of people who visit every day to shop, hang out, and check out the latest trends.

Photos by TokyoFashion.com

Western wear stores have been cropping up everywhere in Japan.  Japanese stores like Funny Western Co. even carry classic American western cowboy boot brands, such as Lucchese and Rios of Mercedes.  Cowboy boots can even be seen in Shinjuku, the business district in Tokyo and locale of the busiest train station in the world -- Shinjuku Station, the major meeting spot; it is also the administrative centre of the government of Japan. Cowboy boots have certainly taken hold and are here to stay as a staple of Japanese western fashion.

Boot Star, located on the world famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood just East of Beverly Hills, offers killer cowboy boots stacked from floor to ceiling with a vintage western vibe and a rock 'n' roll edge! With a 12-year outstanding reputation and the best selection in the west, you’ll find boots from leading boot makers like Stallion, Lucchese, Frye and Old Gringo. We also feature western and Americana shirts along with other handmade items such as silver jewelry, and leather bags. Our West Hollywood store is a totally unique experience unlike any other place to shop in Los Angeles. Our wide-ranging customers from international, musician, and celebrities alike all agree that Boot Star is their favorite place to shop!

Women's Cowboy Boots                                            Men's Cowboy Boots

Leather fringe and tote handbags by Stacy and Laurie McFadin

These beautiful bags are handmade in the good ol’ US of A by sisters Stacy and Laurie McFadin. They got their start with amazing Navajo blanket inspired totes followed by fringe handbags, and studded and turquoise embellished designs on vintage antiqued leathers. Famous faces like Kate Hudson, the Kardashians, and Taylor Swift can be seen wearing McFadin bags.

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We're all anticipating the new James Brown movie, "Get on Up" out August 1st.  We were very fortunate to have had Mr. James Brown as a regular customer at Boot Star on the Hollywood Sunset Strip.

Photo by Danny Clinch

The Godfather of soul can be seen sporting one of our Lucchese boots, New Nova Blue Goat, at the 2006 Grammys.

Take a look at these Boot Star by Old Gringo exclusives!

These beauties are our HOTTEST items and I'm sure you can see why! The quality of the material is outstanding. Handmade with only the highest grade garment Python. Through our long-standing relationship with Old Gringo we are able to customize each style and always have an impeccable finished product that you won't find anywhere else. Our own exclusive line ranges from all fashion and western styles. What you can't tell from the photos is that these boots fit and feel so good!

Whether it's some tall women's fashion boots, short ankle booties or the perfect men's western boots, these exclusive scaled charmers are calling your name!

It won't stop there; you can match any of these glorious python boots to a number of accessories we also carry that just so happen to be made out of the same high quality python! Including belts, wallets, bags and iPhone pouches.

These are some of my personal favorite items in our boot store.  They're stunningly beautiful in person and look perfect with any outfit, and the best part -- these boots will last you a lifetime.

Boot Star has recently added Shop Midnight Rider to its boot stores!

Super comfy American made cotton t-shirts with iconic American and western images, such as country outlaw Waylon Jennings and legendary Hollywood western designer Nudie's Rodeo Tailors -- the heart and soul of country music, and the most fancy of western wear.

Dress up these awesome t-shirts with your favorite Old Gringo boots and a Stetson cowboy hat, and you'll have an outfit that would make any cowboy or cowgirl weak in the knees!

Caleb Followill, front man of the Kings Of Leon band, is just one of the many famous regulars who visit our boot stores.  A frequent customer of our LA boot store in Hollywood especially, he possesses an ever-growing Boot Star boot collection; you will rarely ever see Caleb without a pair of our cowboy boots on!  His Old Gringo Milano Brass men’s boots exclusive to Boot Star by Old Gringo, and his famous Saddle Tan Ostrich exotic skin boots custom made from Boot Star by Lucchese, are just two of his go-to pairs of exceptionally handcrafted western boots for men.  With Caleb’s southern roots and real rock ‘n’ roll style, it’s no surprise that he's a cowboy boot fan and a regular at Boot Star.

Native American Turquoise Cuff                               Black Calf Zip Boot by Lucchese

Chocolate Jaipur Zip Boots by Lucchese

Millano Brass by Old Gringo - Boot Star Exclusive

Custom Saddle Tan Ostrich Zip Boot by Lucchese

100th Year Anniversary Jacket             Cognac Jacket - Limited Edition

     Vintage Steerhide Cafe Racer        Brown Perfecto Motorcycle Jacket

Brando Vintage Motorcycle Jacket                  White Brando Jacket          

The first words that come to mind when you think of Schott Bros. is “American cool.”

A century ago, back in the day of the birth of the automobile and jazz, it was a time when people created quality-made products that lasted for generations -- a time-honored craftsmanship that still holds true today for Schott NYC. Schott was started by two brothers, Jack and Irving Schott, in a little shop in New York’s lower east side. It was a simple jacket company that became an icon of American culture. For the last hundred years Schott has been there, through world wars, the rise of cinema, and the birth of Rock 'n' Roll. From the creation of the Perfecto motorcycle jacket made famous by Marlon Brando, James Dean, Springsteen and the Ramones, to the Bomber jacket that protected our flyboys in WWII and beyond, America has marched on wearing Schott.  Each day since 1913, when Jack and Irving created their first masterpiece, their family, through four generations, has continued the long-standing tradition of quality handcrafted, American-made jackets, and Schott continues to make jackets that define American culture today.

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Boot Star's originality has always made it stand out from traditional western boot stores with its vintage Americana feel and Rock n' Roll vibe. As you walk into one of our stores, you can sense its unique atmosphere created by antique industrial visuals, sounds from The Rolling Stones to Muddy Waters, and walls of floor to ceiling cowboy boots with truly exclusive designs from notable companies such as Lucchese, Old Gringo, Frye Boots, Liberty Black, Stallion, and Liberty Boot Co. These things combined with exquisite leather jackets, leather belts, handmade buckles, jewelry and western style shirts, all make a truly one-of-a-kind experience that caters to all walks of life. Whether you’re looking for exotic boots or western boots, something more rock n' roll or dressed up, something modern or vintage, you are guaranteed to find boots that are always distinctively unique with the kind of quality you can expect of products hand-made in North America.

It is Boot Star's commitment to have every single individual that walks through one of our doors, or who shops online with us, to have a fulfilling, memorable and above all enjoyable experience.  An experience that has you leave with products you can be assured will not only last a lifetime, but also that you will love for just as long. 

If you're in the neighborhood, we hope you will stop by to visit one of our boot stores.