‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Star Taylor Zakhar Perez Pops in Bottega Veneta’s Woven Boots
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Taylor Zakhar Perez was combat-ready while in New York City.
On Saturday, the “Red, White & Royal Blue” star was spotted in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood — notably the day after the LGBTQIA+ romantic comedy film premiered on Amazon’s Prime Video. For his daytime outing, Zakhar Perez wore a set of Bottega Veneta‘s $4,200 Lug boots, a round-toed set crafted from woven black padded leather in the luxury brand’s signature “intreccio” pattern.
The actor’s set was complete with black rubber outsoles, crafted in a 2.1-inch flatform with lugged bases for a utilitarian edge. The style added an intricate, detailed finish to his attire — a vibrant, cobalt blue collared Versace jacket and matching cargo pants, layered over a black tank top with a thin gold necklace — with their neutral hue, while simultaneously making a statement all on their own.
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Lug-soled boots like Zakhar Perez’s are favored in the menswear world for their utilitarian flair, thanks to ridged rubber soles reminiscent of combat boots. The traction-focused base can be seen on a range of silhouettes, including Chelsea boots, classic combat and chukka styles, often featuring leather and suede uppers in a variety of hues. Pairs have been regularly launched in men’s collections since rising to popularity in the 2020’s, similarly seen in new offerings this season from brands including Valentino, Thursday Boots, Florsheim and Taft.
Zakhar Perez’s footwear is versatile and trendy. The “Kissing Booth” actor regularly wears neutral penny loafers and boots for public occasions, hailing from labels including Christian Louboutin and Ralph Lauren. Off-duty, he can also be seen in Converse sneakers and Merrell hiking boots, as well as Birkenstock slides. The actor is also a rising star in the fashion world, becoming a front-row fixture in recent years for brands Prada, Versace, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton.
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