Crafted from water-resistant leather and finished with a playful tassel, these boots are an autumn essential you'll look forward to, year after year. About Penelope Chilvers Designer Penelope Chilvers's interest in traditional Spanish craftsmanship was sparked on childhood vacations in Girona where she first encountered handmade espadrilles and raw-edged, bull hide moccasins. In 2005, she crafted the first shoes in her namesake collection, inspired by classic Spanish riding boots. Since then, her line, stocked with timeless, made-to-last beauties, has become known for its artistic style, traditional production and going-with-the-grain philosophy enhancing the natural textures and imperfections of quality materials, allowing them to age uniquely and beautifully.