Originally worn by surfers to keep their feet warm after early-morning sessions, UGG footwear, founded in 1978, has since become iconic for its soft sheepskin and enduring design.

The California lifestyle brand, now a division of Deckers Brands with headquarters in Goleta, has come a long way since then.

Designer Kevin Germanier put a striking spin on the iconic UGG silhouette for his first ever show during Paris Fashion Week from Feb. 28 through March 8.

“I envisioned a very unique UGG Couture boot for this carte blanche. I like that the final result is unexpected,” said Mr. Germanier in a news release. “In these silhouettes, there is everything that roars in me, everything that pushes me to transform darkness into light, to tell life in all its brilliance.