On April 13, 2013, Nicky Hilton and Kate Bosworth attended the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, wearing two notably similar takes on the flat buckle boot trend.
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While their outfits reflected different personal styles, both centered around multi-buckle ankle boots inspired by the rugged, festival-ready footwear that defined much of early-2010s bohemian fashion.
Their side-by-side appearance offers a useful comparison between Chloé’s influential Susan boots and a streamlined alternative worn by Bosworth.
Nicky Hilton and Kate Bosworth were spotted at the Coachella Festival in Indio on April 13, 2013, showcasing their unique flat buckle boots amidst the festival’s vibrant atmosphere (Credit: STS / WENN)
Hilton chose Chloé’s studded Susan boots, one of the decade’s most recognizable designer boot styles, while Bosworth opted for a cleaner interpretation with fewer embellishments. The contrast highlights how the same silhouette could be styled for entirely different looks.
Nicky Hilton Brings Chloé’s Susan/Susanna Boots to Coachella
Nicky Hilton paired her Chloé boots with a snakeskin-print miniskirt, a transparent studded handbag, and layered jewelry, creating a festival look that emphasized the boots’ already distinctive hardware and texture.
At the Coachella Music Festival in 2013, Nicky Hilton showcased a daring and stylish ensemble featuring Chloe Susanna boots, a Valentino transparent Rockstud naked shopping bag, Ray-Ban RB3025 aviator flash crystal blue mirror sunglasses, a One Teaspoon Dundee mini skirt, and a Rebecca Minkoff monogram pouch (Credit: STS / WENN)
Originally introduced in Chloé’s Pre-Fall 2008 collection under creative director Paulo Melim Andersson, the Susan boot—later more commonly referred to as the Susanna—quickly became one of the brand’s most recognizable footwear designs.
Its combination of triple buckles, metal studs, and a low ankle-height silhouette captured the mix of bohemian and rock-inspired dressing that defined much of late-2000s fashion.
Nicky Hilton grounded her Coachella look with Chloé’s iconic Susanna boots, whose studded leather construction and triple-buckle detailing helped define the bohemian-rock footwear trend of the era (Credit: STS / WENN)
Why Chloé’s Susan/Susanna Boots Became a Celebrity Favorite
By the time Nicky Hilton wore her pair to Coachella in 2013, the Susan/Susanna had become one of the defining designer boots of the festival-fashion era.
Early adopters such as Sienna Miller helped establish the style’s bohemian-rock appeal, while celebrities including Mandy Moore, Ashley Greene, and Emma Roberts demonstrated how the studded ankle boot could be styled with everything from casual denim to feminine dresses and layered outerwear.
The design’s versatility also helped it endure long after its initial popularity. Katharine McPhee paired the boots with a sheer maxi dress, while Nicky Hilton continued wearing her Susannas during pregnancy and later revisited the style in a broader look back at her wardrobe evolution.
Even beyond Chloé itself, the success of the Susan/Susanna inspired countless buckle-heavy ankle boots throughout the 2010s, cementing its status as one of the decade’s most influential footwear designs.
Ashley Tisdale kept her off-duty Los Angeles style relaxed yet polished, pairing distressed white Siwy jeans and a flowing batwing blouse with beige Chloé Susan wedge booties that added subtle height and a bohemian-luxe finish in Los Angeles on July 25, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
More than a decade later, the Susan—often marketed as the Susanna in later releases—remains one of Chloé’s signature boot designs.
The black leather version with metallic studs and buckles is especially sought after on the resale market, and its influence can still be seen in the many multi-buckle ankle boots that followed. Few designer boots are as closely associated with the bohemian-festival aesthetic of the early 2010s.
Chloé “Susan” Studded Ankle Boots in Black featuring the design’s signature triple-buckle straps, gold-tone studs, and low stacked heel—details that helped make the Susan (later known as the Susanna) one of the most influential designer boot silhouettes of the early 2010s
Kate Bosworth Wears a Cleaner Take on the Buckle Boot Trend
Kate Bosworth approached the trend from a different angle, pairing her buckle boots with an embroidered vest and a sheer black dress from her collaboration with Topshop. The softer styling allowed the footwear to complement the outfit rather than dominate it.
At Coachella on April 13, 2013, Kate Bosworth sported a bohemian-chic look with Ray-Ban 3025 aviator large metal sunglasses, a Topshop real sheepskin festival gilet, and a Topshop chiffon lace midi slip (Credit: STS / WENN)
At first glance, Bosworth’s boots closely resembled the Chloé Susan design. A closer look reveals several differences, including the absence of studs, a slightly taller shaft, and an additional buckle.
Those details create a cleaner, more understated silhouette while retaining the same utilitarian appeal.
Kate Bosworth opted for a sleeker take on the buckle-boot trend, wearing pointed-toe ankle boots with ornate western-inspired buckles that echoed the spirit of Chloé’s Susanna while offering a cleaner, less embellished silhouette (Credit: STS / WENN)
Studded vs. Streamlined: How Their Flat Buckle Boots Compare
Viewed together, Hilton’s Chloé Susans and Bosworth’s streamlined buckle boots demonstrate why the multi-buckle ankle boot became a festival staple during the early 2010s.
One leans heavily into hardware and statement detailing, while the other shows how the same concept can feel more understated and versatile.
A side-by-side look at Nicky Hilton’s studded Chloé Susanna boots and Kate Bosworth’s streamlined buckle boots illustrates how the multi-buckle ankle boot became a defining Coachella footwear trend, balancing practical comfort with the bohemian-rock aesthetic that dominated festival fashion in the early 2010s (Credit: STS / WENN)
Chloé Susan/Susanna Boots Today: Current Styles and Pricing
While the original Susan boot is most closely associated with Chloé’s late-2000s and early-2010s collections, the design remains an important part of the brand’s footwear identity.
As of June 2026, Mytheresa continues to carry multiple Susan and Susanna-inspired styles, including the signature studded ankle boots, suede versions, Mary Jane pumps, ballet flats, and mules.
Retail prices generally range from about $1,175 to $1,460 before discounts, demonstrating how Chloé has successfully evolved the collection beyond its iconic triple-buckle boot while preserving the studs, hardware, and bohemian-rock aesthetic that made the original design a cult favorite.