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See all 20 exclusive styles of Stuart Weitzman 5050 boot »

It’s been 20 years since the iconic 5050 riding boot from Stuart Weitzman hit the scene and garnered a cult-like following. To celebrate this milestone, the designer partnered with Gilt.com and created a capsule collection of 20 styles of 5050 boot to be sold over 20 days on the exclusive site.

To kick off the digital pop-up shop and toast the boot’s anniversary, a star-studded party was thrown last Wednesday in New York City. Notable names like Olivia Palermo, Padma Lakshmi and Miranda Kerr were decked out in their favourite 5050 boots and guests were treated to a display of the 20 exclusive styles, all available to try on. Stuart Weitzman sprinkled a little dazzle on the celebration by introducing a custom crafted boot, The Safari, made up of 25,000 Swarovski crystals hand-set in a leopard pattern.

But back to the online sale! Launched on October 17, the Gilt.com collection includes styles that boot lovers have come to expect, such as black patent and nappa leather. There are also seven suede finishes available, ranging from neutral hues like brown and taupe, to rich jewel tones including forest-green, blue and purple. Stuart Weitzman has also introduced new textures and prints, including a cognac-coloured leopard print, black and white zebra and an embellished crystal snake pattern. While the 5050 boot ranges from $598 and up, the aforementioned Swarovski-set Safari pair comes at the ultimate splurge of $10,000.