It is never too early to start wearing knee-highs, according to street stylers

In anticipation of August and the imminent fashion weeks to come (bringing with them a revelry of street style inspiration), it is time to overturn our wardrobes to welcome more transitional pieces into its fold. For the 'glass half-full' crowd, the coming months are known as late summer, whereas the nay-sayers see it as early autumn: we refer to it as the Mary Quant season when fashion takes a turn for cropped skirts and knee-high boots.

Since she first introduced the mini skirt in the 1960s, Quant's influence has transcended generations leaving an indelible mark on the fashion industry. Pairing a liberating hemline with knee-high boots was only natural – blending summer spirit and autumn allure.

This season, the click-clack heels of knee-high boots took centre stage at Louis Vuitton, where Swedish A-lister Alicia Vikander sported her cognac versions with florals and a cropped white skirt. Elsewhere, Norwegian supermodel Frida Aasen was spotted in green snakeskin boots and a two-piece leather set, including booty shorts and a bohemian shirt.

So as the sun sets on another summer, peruse our favourite Mary Quant-inspired combinations and get inspired by the many ways to wear knee-high boots during the coming months – extending the life span of our short shorts and mini skirts for another couple of months.