For six decades, British footwear brand Doc Martens has been producing classic silhouettes that are not only highly practical, but ultimately super wearable too.
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The label started out producing boots that were marketed as workwear, but eventually Doc Martens gained notoriety in 1969 when Pete Townshend, guitarist of The Who, wore his boots paired with a boiler suit in effort to rebel against the bright psychedelic prints that defined mainstream fashion of the age.
The best known style of Doc Martens has to be the 1460 boot. The instantly recognisable silhouette, consisting of lace-up eyelets, a chunky sole and a fabric label, is a stone cold wardrobe classic. Footwear by Doc Martens has been seen on virtually every celebrity – Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, and Kaia Gerber, to name a few.
Now, Doc Martens is known for more than just its boots, in fact, its shoes and sandals are seriously popular – plus now even vegans can get in on the action since the brand introduced vegan leather to its product line.
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Hello! Fashion shows you how to style your Doc Martens this season:
Monochrome moment
All-black looks are a great way of adding a touch of gothic glamour to your wardrobe repertoire this season. Black needn't be boring – in fact, it's a classic shade for a reason and we totally love the combination of a chic trench, straight-leg trousers, a luxury crossbody and platform Doc Martens.
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Retro leg warmers
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Whether it's the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic or simply Bella Hadid's fondness for the Balletcore trend that has got us giving leg warmers a serious consideration, we're into it. Add some warmth to your winter wardrobe by styling a pair of chunky sole DMs with leg warmers and sheer tights.
Linen suit
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Heavy-duty Doc Martens can look super stylish tucked into a lightweight pair of trousers, giving off a baggy trouser fit. Opt for a cheery shade like this deep lilac for an ultra-summery style moment.
Utilitarian skirt
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe footwear style started out with its practiality as its main selling point - why not channel that original purpose and pair your Doc Martens with a neutral utilitarian midi skirt?
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Belted maxi coat
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Dress down your belted maxi coat with a pair of straight-leg jeans and some low-rise DMs for a look that exudes off-duty cool.
Striped co-ord
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A loose-fitting striped co-ord is the perfect way to style a chunky sole boot. Opt for a trouser leg with a slight flare to keep things flowy and amp it up with a layered necklace moment.
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Dressing it down
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe floaty midi dress is a summer staple but sometimes a minimalistic sandal or a chunky trainer just won't cut it. For that extra edge, pair a loose-fitting silhouette with platform Doc Martens for a seamless blend of contrasting styles.
Crisp co-ord
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There's not much out there that we love more than a summer co-ord and crisp white is always a chic choice. We love a blunt bob with 70s-style shades and layered silver chains – but best of all, the platform Doc Martens show off the split trouser hem and we're very into it.
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Utilitarian outerwear
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Monochromatic minimalism devotees – this one is for you. Style a charcoal-coloured coat alongside black wide-leg jeans and a white pair of DMs for a super utilitarian feel.
Of-the-moment accessories
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It wouldn't be a Hello! Fashion article without the mention of a classic bucket hat. This fluffy beige design by Levi's pairs well with a timeless Louis Vuitton shoulder bag, giving off a definite Y2K vibe. The ultra-flattering flared jeans hang perfectly over chunky sole Doc Martens, tying the ensemble together.
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Cosy knitted dress
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The knitted dress is a hugely versatile piece, layer it over sheer tights and pointed boots to dress it up or give it an undone, slouchy spin via bare legs and a pair of classic combat-style boots.
Statement lattice top
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Stage an alternative layering moment and throw on a statement lattice top over a classic shirt, topping it off with straight-leg jeans and an unfussy pair of black boots.
Checked suit co-ord
© Photo: Getty ImagesSwitch up your workwear game with a patterned suit co-ord and deliver your own masterclass in chic layering.
Asymmetric outerwear
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Another vote for the trouser split hem, this outfit plays with contrast in several ways. The bright yellow geometric laces stand out against dark leather, and oversized masculine outerwear balances out skin-tight jeans perfectly.
Jadon Max platform boots, £199, Doc Martens
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