At a Glance

Which Madison Maison Boot Is in Numéro Switzerland’s Blue Monday?

Blue Monday is Numéro Switzerland’s fashion story for November, published November 1, 2026. The magazine opens it with one line: “As routine settles back in and the city returns to its grey rhythm, personal style becomes an act of quiet rebellion.” Andrea Miliotti photographed it against ribbed concrete walls and grey pavement, styled and art directed by Stela Plaka, with Anis of Major Models in every frame.

Two of the looks finish on the Black Leather Pointy Toe Star Ankle Boot. In the first, a black lace dress by Ad Astra, her back to the wall, the pointed toes crossed on the pavement and the star just visible at the collar. In the second, an orange top and a full black tulle skirt in motion, the boots showing under the hem as she walks away from the camera. The credit under both reads the same: shoes Madison Maison by Fauzian Jeunesse.

Who Makes the Star Ankle Boot?

Numéro Switzerland credits the boot the way it is made: Madison Maison by Fauzian Jeunesse. David Assil, the founder of Madison Maison in Beverly Hills, designs it. He has worked with Fauzian Jeunesse for more than twenty years, and the boot is handmade in Italy. The star itself began as a heart.

This is something I've been working with Fauzian Jeunesse for over 20 years. We started this model. He had a heart. I changed it to a star.

David Assil, Madison Maison

These are all handmade in Italy. The factory is second generation. And I just love working with the family-owned artisan factories.

David Assil, Madison Maison

Where Should a Western Ankle Boot Hit the Leg?

For David it is the first thing to get right. The black pointed toe boot stands on a 6.5 inch shaft and a 2.5 inch heel, short enough to sit under a midi hem in the Numéro frames and still read as a cowboy boot.

I always do it so that it fits nice on the leg and hits the leg in the right proportion. I don't like it when it's a little bit too low or a little bit too high. It makes the leg look too short or too long in an unattractive way.

David Assil, Madison Maison

This, I think, hits the leg in a perfect sense. The silhouette shows itself off.

David Assil, Madison Maison

Are Cowboy Ankle Boots Comfortable?

This one is built to be. The leather is soft, the construction gives, and there is a rubber insert at the back for long days on hard ground.

Most of the time, cowboy boots hurt because of the construction. But these have a great construction where it folds easily. And as you break it in, they get much more comfortable.

David Assil, Madison Maison

And again, you have the rubber insert on the back. So it's great for travel, whether you're going to New York or Europe and so on.

David Assil, Madison Maison

Why Does the Star Ankle Boot Feel Timeless?

The star boot is not a trend piece for Madison Maison. Women have been buying it in Beverly Hills for twenty years.

To me, these are timeless.

David Assil, Madison Maison

I still have women from 20 years ago when they bought the first series from us still coming in and telling me how much they love this boot.

David Assil, Madison Maison

On the round toe, in David’s words: “It's almost like an almond-shaped round toe, which is what I always really prefer in a boot. Because when you get too round, it gets a little bit clunky.”