‘So iconic’: The Melbourne label behind Kylie’s Grand Final boots

Kylie Minogue traded her famous gold hot pants for a pair of show-stealing knee-high boots crafted by a Melbourne label for the AFL Grand Final.

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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‘So iconic’: The Melbourne label behind Kylie’s Grand Final boots

Until Saturday, pop star Kylie Minogue was best known for her iconic gold hot pants. That long-standing style association shifted when she took to the AFL Grand Final stage, where a striking pair of knee-high boots stole the show during her performance.[1][2]

The boots that commanded attention on the Grand Final stage were designed by a Melbourne label, with the standout footwear quickly being described as iconic following Minogue's appearance.[1][2]

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