During Paris Fashion Week on February 27, 2020, Kaia Gerber arrived at Chloé’s Fall/Winter 2020 presentation in an outfit that showcased the effortless femininity and modern bohemian spirit that have made her one of the fashion house’s most prominent muses in the years since.
Kaia Gerber arrives at Chloé during Paris Fashion Week in Paris on February 27, 2020, wearing a black Nanushka Manila faux-leather trench coat over a willow-print Chloé blouse and Celine mid-rise flare jeans, accessorized with a Saint Laurent Medium Kaia leather shoulder bag and Chloé Bell ankle boots (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Gerber layered Nanushka’s black faux-leather Manila trench coat over Chloé’s willow-print silk blouse, creating a polished yet relaxed look that felt perfectly suited to Paris Fashion Week.
A Saint Laurent Medium Kaia shoulder bag added a sleek finishing touch, while oversized sunglasses reinforced the model-off-duty appeal.
Kaia Gerber’s white and blue silk willow print shirt features an oversized collar, a front button fastening, a front flap pocket, long sleeves, button cuffs, and an all-over willow print
The look was anchored by Chloé’s Bell ankle boots, a square-toe design with stretch-knit cuffs and low block heels that added a contemporary edge to the otherwise relaxed ensemble.
Chloé Bell ankle boots combine square toes, stretch-knit cuffs, and sculptural block heels with paneled leather construction, creating a distinctive hybrid of sock boot and ankle boot that reflects the house’s modern, sporty approach to luxury footwear
As of June 2026, Chloé’s Bell boots remain available through the resale market, with multiple pairs listed on Vestiaire Collective in a range of sizes and styles.
Gerber’s Chloé Bell boots also demonstrated why ankle boots remain one of denim’s most reliable styling partners. Whether paired with skinny jeans, cropped denim, barrel-leg silhouettes, or wider-leg flares like Gerber’s Celine pair, ankle boots add structure without sacrificing comfort.
Celebrities have embraced the combination for years, from Miranda Kerr’s Saint Laurent ankle boots and distressed jeans to Katie Holmes’ square-toe boots and barrel-leg jeans, Elizabeth Olsen’s cuffed jeans and classic ankle boots, and Jessica Alba’s off-duty pairing of black booties and distressed denim.
Gerber’s fashion-week look felt especially modern thanks to the Bell boot’s square toe and streamlined silhouette, which balanced the relaxed proportions of her flared jeans.
Just two weeks earlier, Gerber showcased a different side of her style at the premiere of Hulu’s High Fidelity in New York City, trading Paris Fashion Week minimalism for a rock-inspired look.
Kaia Gerber attends the premiere of Hulu’s High Fidelity at Metrograph on February 13, 2020, in New York City, layering a sweeping brown suede Fendi trench coat over a white cropped top and Knwls’ abstract-print Perse pants, finished with black leather ankle boots and Anita Ko diamond huggie earrings
Although Chloé no longer produces the Bell boot, Gerber’s outfit remains a strong example of why streamlined ankle boots continue to endure beyond seasonal trends. The square-toe silhouette, low block heel, and understated detailing felt contemporary in 2020 and still look relevant today, particularly when paired with relaxed denim and effortless tailoring.
The look also foreshadowed Gerber’s long-running affinity for versatile boots. In the years since, she has styled everything from Paco Rabanne’s mid-calf leather boots with a romantic Dôen mini dress to UGG Classic Ultra Mini boots with her off-duty athleisure wardrobe.
What connects those seemingly different styles is their versatility. Rather than treating footwear as a statement piece, Gerber often uses boots to ground an outfit, whether she’s attending Fashion Week, promoting a television series, or running errands off duty. The Chloé Bell boots captured that approach perfectly, blending fashion-forward design with everyday wearability in a way that still feels relevant years later.