Penelope Chilvers Long Tassel Boot

Born and raised in England, Penelope Chilvers originally trained as a painter at the Byam Shaw School of Art in London, and was granted a scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Culture, to complete an MA at Complutense University in Madrid. 

For a few years, Penelope lived in the city of Barcelona, working as a painter and designer where she collaborated with artists and artisans. She worked with woodturners designed for the textile industry, and worked on interesting projects including the restoration of the Picasso Museum. While living in Barcelona, she enjoyed riding in her lunch break in the national park of Collserola in the hills above the city wearing traditional Spanish riding boots. 

 She pursued the idea of bringing the Spanish riding boot to England and commissioned a small number of traditional artisans in the hills of Spain to make the perfect equestrian boot – our Long Tassel boot – to her own specifications. This boot remains a firm favourite in the collection, most famously worn back in 2004 by Prince William’s then girlfriend, Kate Middleton. HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales.

The original Penelope Chilvers Tassel Boots in sustainably sourced Spanish leather are the epitome of luxury. Exclusively cut for us close to the ankle for a more feminine fit with a scallop detail at the zip panel and a leather tassel on the zip pull. These handmade boots are partially lined in deerskin with a Goodyear Welt rubber tread sole. Perfectly styled and wonderfully practical – these boots are made to last. Our Tassel Boots (as worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales) encase the leg beautifully giving a sleek, leg lengthening and elegant silhouette.

Spanish leather upper with exterior zip and tassel detail. Partially lined on a Goodyear welted Commando rubber sole. 

Made in Spain