Why Taylor Swift & Julianne Hough Made the Rag & Bone Harrow Boot a Street-Style Icon

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In 2013 and 2014, Taylor Swift, Jenna Dewan, and Julianne Hough helped cement the status of Rag & Bone’s Harrow ankle boots as an off-duty celebrity favorite.

The New York label’s moto-inspired design—defined by its sleek silhouette, stacked heel, and ease of wear—appeared across a range of casual outfits, underscoring why the style has remained a wardrobe staple for more than a decade.

Whether paired with Jenna Dewan’s trench coat and cuffed jeans at Los Angeles International Airport, Julianne Hough’s cutoff shorts at Disneyland, or Julianne’s denim dress in Beverly Hills, the Harrow added structure and polish without overpowering the outfit.

Jenna Dewan’s Parisian-Inspired Airport Style Gets a Western Twist

Jenna Dewan shows how to wear a classic khaki trench coatJenna Dewan shows how to wear a classic khaki trench coat at Los Angeles International Airport on January 14, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

At Los Angeles International Airport in January 2014, Jenna Dewan put together a classic travel outfit centered on a khaki trench coat, a striped tee, cuffed skinny jeans, and light brown suede Rag & Bone Harrow ankle boots.

Jenna Dewan wearing a nautical striped tee worn over skinny jeans that were folded up at the anklesJenna Dewan wearing a nautical striped tee worn over skinny jeans that were folded up at the ankles (Credit: WENN)

The combination felt inspired by timeless French styling, but the Western-influenced booties gave the look a distinctly California edge.

Jenna Dewan gave us her own take on French fashion by sporting Western bootiesJenna Dewan gave us her own take on French fashion by sporting Western booties (Credit: WENN)

Taylor Swift Adds a Pop of Color With Red Rag & Bone Harrow Boots

Like Jenna Dewan, Taylor Swift also turned to Rag & Bone’s Harrow boots for airport style. Following a flight from London, Swift was photographed arriving at LAX, offering a closer look at how she styled the versatile ankle boots with her newly cropped hair and a chic all-black travel ensemble.

Taylor Swift styled her new short hair with a black Ann Taylor bow tee, Rag & Bone Harrow boots in Port, and a Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag as she arrived at LAX on February 12, 2014Taylor Swift styled her new short hair with a black Ann Taylor bow tee, Rag & Bone Harrow boots in Port, and a Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag as she arrived at LAX on February 12, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

Taylor Swift adopted a classic, mod-inspired travel look, pairing a short, all-black outfit with standout, dark red ankle boots for a striking contrast.

A detailed view of Taylor Swift's Rag & Bone "Harrow" ankle boots, showcasing the distinctive "Port" red hue and notched toplineA detailed view of Taylor Swift’s Rag & Bone “Harrow” ankle boots, showcasing the distinctive “Port” red hue and notched topline

While Jenna Dewan and Taylor Swift relied on the Harrow to elevate airport outfits, Julianne Hough proved the same boot could work just as well with warm-weather staples.

Julianne Hough Makes Cutoff Shorts Feel Polished at Disneyland

Julianne Hough styles a knit top with camo cutoff shorts at Disneyland, showcasing her casual chic lookJulianne Hough styles a knit top with camo cutoff shorts at Disneyland, showcasing her casual chic look on May 16, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

For a family day at Disneyland in May 2013, Julianne Hough paired her favorite Rag & Bone Harrow ankle boots with a white tank top and cutoff shorts.

Julianne Hough stays cool in a strappy tank top, perfect for a sunny afternoon at DisneylandJulianne Hough stays cool in a strappy tank top, perfect for a sunny afternoon at Disneyland (Credit: WENN)

The boots added shape and sophistication to an otherwise relaxed outfit, demonstrating how ankle boots can be a practical alternative to sandals without sacrificing style.

Julianne Hough combines style and comfort in her favorite Rag & Bone boots paired with a strappy white tank and cutoff shortsJulianne Hough combines style and comfort in her favorite Rag & Bone boots paired with a strappy white tank and cutoff shorts (Credit: WENN)

Julianne Hough enjoys a fun-filled afternoon at Disneyland with her family, looking effortlessly stylishJulianne Hough enjoys a fun-filled afternoon at Disneyland with her family, looking effortlessly stylish on May 16, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

Julianne Hough elevates her casual ensemble with chic Rag & Bone booties during her Disneyland visitJulianne Hough elevates her casual ensemble with chic Rag & Bone booties during her Disneyland visit (Credit: WENN)

Julianne Hough Repeats Her Rag & Bone Harrow Boots With a Denim Dress

On May 4, 2013, at Il Pastaio Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Julianne Hough styled a casual yet chic look featuring a Topshop pocket denim swing dress paired with Rag & Bone suede Harrow boots and accessorized with a Celine Phantom luggage tote in black natural calfskinOn May 4, 2013, at Il Pastaio Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Julianne Hough styled a casual yet chic look featuring a Topshop pocket denim swing dress paired with Rag & Bone suede Harrow boots and accessorized with a Celine Phantom luggage tote in black natural calfskin

Earlier that month, Julianne styled the same Rag & Bone Harrow ankle boots with a faded denim shift dress and a coveted Celine Phantom luggage tote for a lunch date at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills.

Julianne Hough dons a chambray shift dress, blending simplicity with elegance during a Beverly Hills outingJulianne Hough dons a chambray shift dress, blending simplicity with elegance during a Beverly Hills outing

The outfit highlighted the incredible versatility of the boot’s design, which worked equally well with heavy denim, casual shorts, and breezy summer day dresses.

Julianne Hough shines with a natural glow while strolling through Beverly Hills, showcasing her effortless styleJulianne Hough shines with a natural glow while strolling through Beverly Hills, showcasing her effortless style

The notched front topline of the Harrow boot visually elongates the leg, making it a favorite styling trick for looser, oversized silhouettes like this chambray shift dress without sacrificing structure.

Close-up of Julianne Hough's stylish Rag & Bone 'Harrow' ankle boots, a perfect match for her denim dressClose-up of Julianne Hough’s stylish Rag & Bone ‘Harrow’ ankle boots, a perfect match for her denim dress

Julianne’s knack for blending casual denim with high-end accessories became a staple of her everyday wardrobe. A few years later, she showcased how to adapt this exact styling formula for peak summer weather—swapping her structured Rag & Bone boots for a softer, warm-weather alternative during a lunch date with her brother.

Julianne Hough wears her hair downJulianne Hough wears her hair down as she leaves Zinque Cafe on August 10, 2016, in Beverly Hills (Credit: WENN)

Revisiting the breezy aesthetic of her earlier Beverly Hills look, Julianne wore a similar chambray mini dress with a square neckline and short, puffy sleeves. The dancer dressed up her casual ensemble with a pair of oversized sunglasses and a black leather crossbody bag.

Julianne Hough masters effortless daytime chic, pairing a breezy chambray mini dress with two-toned Chloé wedges, a sleek crossbody bag, and oversized sunglasses—perfect for a stylish yet relaxed lunch outing in Beverly HillsJulianne Hough masters effortless daytime chic, pairing a breezy chambray mini dress with two-toned Chloé wedges, a sleek crossbody bag, and oversized sunglasses—perfect for a stylish yet relaxed lunch outing in Beverly Hills (Credit: WENN)

While the Rag & Bone Harrow boots provided a structured, trans-seasonal edge, this outfit demonstrates how a strappy, two-toned Chloé leather wedge can effortlessly transition the very same denim dress silhouette into the height of summer.

She finished her look with her always-present diamond engagement ring and a fresh red pedicure that added a clean pop of color to the neutral leather footwear.

Julianne Hough steps out in effortlessly chic two-toned Chloé wedges, perfectly complemented by a fresh red pedicure that adds a pop of color to her laid-back yet polished lookJulianne Hough steps out in effortlessly chic two-toned Chloé wedges, perfectly complemented by a fresh red pedicure that adds a pop of color to her laid-back yet polished look (Credit: WENN)

Jenna Dewan and Julianne Hough weren’t the only celebrities drawn to Rag & Bone’s Harrow ankle boots. Throughout the early 2010s, stars such as Hilary Duff and Reese Witherspoon repeatedly incorporated the same versatile boot into their off-duty wardrobes. Whether paired with skinny jeans, casual separates, or travel-ready outfits, the Harrow’s streamlined silhouette offered an easy way to add polish without sacrificing comfort.

Additional sightings of celebrities, including Dianna Agron and Alessandra Ambrosio, further underscore the design’s broad appeal.

Although the Rag & Bone Harrow has been discontinued, its influence remains visible in the brand’s current boot lineup. As of June 2026, Nordstrom carries updated styles such as the Joni Chelsea Bootie, Joni Buckle Bootie, Astor Boot, and Mercer Pointed Toe Bootie, which offer a modern take on the versatile, everyday appeal that made the Harrow so popular.

For those who prefer the Harrow’s signature moto-inspired strap and stacked heel, the original style remains widely sought after on the resale market more than a decade after its celebrity heyday.

Rag & Bone's Harrow ankle boot in Camel showcases the design's signature moto-inspired ankle strap, notched topline, and stacked wooden heel—a combination that helped make it one of the brand's most enduring off-duty staples.Rag & Bone’s Harrow ankle boot in Camel showcases the design’s signature moto-inspired ankle strap, notched topline, and stacked wooden heel—a combination that helped make it one of the brand’s most enduring off-duty staples.

Rendered in versatile gray suede, the Rag & Bone Harrow balances rugged Western influences with refined city styling, highlighted by its wraparound leather strap and leg-lengthening silhouetteRendered in versatile gray suede, the Rag & Bone Harrow balances rugged Western influences with refined city styling, highlighted by its wraparound leather strap and leg-lengthening silhouette