Once relegated to stages and poles, stratospheric shoes have stomped back onto the catwalk in a big way. Gucci went exotic, Pucci channeled Barbarella, Louis Vuitton embraced fetish and Prada took them fishing. This season, make no mistake: thigh’s the limit.

Bodysuit by La Perla, Boots by Emilio Pucci.

Bodysuit by Dolce & Gabbana, Boots by Gucci.

Bodysuit by La Perla, Boots by Prada.

Photography by Manolo Campion, Styling by Bryan Levandowski. Hair and Makeup by Brenna Scarrott for Shiseido, NYC Equipment by Fotocare Talent: Yulia @Muse NYC, Location: Shawn Patrick Anderson Studio