Ugg Australia
Initially worn by Australian sheep-shearers, early aviators and surfers, Ugg boots were always very much a man’s boot. However, when a young Australian surfer called Brian Smith took a bag full of sheepskin boots with him on a trip to the USA in 1978, they were an instant hit on the Californian surf scene, and Ugg as a luxury fashion brand began in earnest.
Lined with the highest grade sheepskin which is extremely dense and soft, Ugg boots are always supremely comfortable and warm, whilst allowing the skin to breathe naturally. Their latest men’s range includes the classic high and short sheepskin boots, and has also diversified to include more traditional leather biker and hiking style boots (with sheepskin lining, naturally).
Ugg boots are an instantly recognisable brand, having taken the world of women’s fashion by storm. Their men’s range is now set to do the same, being spotted on celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom and Bruce Willis.