Model Kate Moss wearing her Uggs in 2003. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty
THEY were an early noughties fashion staple, worn by everyone from Kate Moss and Beyonce to Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Sienna Miller and, err, Ben Affleck. Then Uggs – the sheepskin boots originating from Australia – fell out of favour. They were considered gauche. Now they are enjoying a revival.
Remind me what Uggs are again?
The clumpy-looking-yet-apparently-cosy footwear first became popular among surfers during the 1970s to keep their feet warm at the beach between catching waves. Then they went mainstream. These days Uggs are essentially posh slippers: a pair can cost as much as £200.