ASAP Rocky celebrated his 36th birthday with Rihanna while in New York yesterday.
Going preppy, the “Sundress” rapper sported a pair of black Bottega Veneta Strut derby shoes. Retailing for $1,250, the silhouette included lush black leather uppers, lace-up closures, short stacked heels, rounded toes and unique braided leather welt in black. Leather backstay pull tabs and leather outsoles rounded out the all-black set, offering the silhouette lots of utilitarian details that made for easy on and off and a non-slip feel respectively.
The designer brand’s Strut derby shoe is a popular silhouette, especially among male celebrities. Sophisticated and sleek, the lush style, and many like it, elevate any ensemble paired with it. The Row, Ralph Lauren, Dior, Prada and Saint Laurent all feature similar silhouettes to Rocky’s Bottega pick for the special night. The designer shoe can be likened to Oxford styles given its formal nature and lace-up closures.