SYDNEY: Ugg Australia boots have been given a makeover in the name of charity, with a sneak peak of the results by leading fashion designers available here.
Tomorrow night an industry crowd will celebrate the launch of the Art & Sole Auction, which will see the customised boots sold with proceeds given to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal.
Guests at a Sydney cocktail function will see the boot creations by designers including Nicola Finetti, Peter Morrissey, Mrs Press, The Cassette Society, LIFEwithBIRD, TMOD, Wrangler, ByJohnny, St Britz, Santos Wish, Serpent And The Swan, Metalicus and Ben Sherman.
The official auction will be held on July 15.
The Smith Family cares for disadvantaged Australian children and in 2009 helped over 65,000 young people.