On several occasions I've discussed the late 20's fashion trend of Russian Boots (here and here are the most meaningful). Again, thanks to British Pathe we have two companion pieces to brilliant "Boots - Boots - Boots - Latest Russian Boot Styles For Eve."
And since youtube is trying to kill me-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0XzZi5sHpI
"All-weather gaiters - smart, comfortable and over-the-knees -!" reads an intertitle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0XzZi5sHpI
An all woman fire-brigade from 1930. I'm quite certian one of them is wearing over the knee boots under her skirt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W5ZYamFmmk
It starts with flower-printed vinyl boot-pants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-cMiwK38DM
60's fashion
Treasure trove. I loved the fire brigade.
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Kyuzo