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BALENCIAGA Knife blue denim trompe loeil pointy heeled boots EU36
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Knife blue denim trompe loeil pointy heeled boots EU36 Reference: TGAS/F00157 Brand
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BALENCIAGA Knife neon pink lycra pointed sock boots EU38 Kim Kardashian
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Knife neon pink lycra pointed sock boots EU38 Kim Kardashian Reference: BSHW/A00182
Balenciaga Stretch Knit Knife Boot Red 36 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Knife Bootie Size: 36 Fr Colour: Red Heel: 11 Cm
Balenciaga Velvet Stretch Knit Knife Boot Burgundy 41 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Velvet Knife Boot Size: 41 Fr Colour: Burgundy
Balenciaga Stretch Knit Knife Thigh High Boot Black 36 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Knife Thigh High Boot Size: 36 Fr Colour: Black
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife sequins point toe stiletto sock ankle boots EU36
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife gold holographic sequins point toe stiletto sock ankle boots EU36 Reference
BALENCIAGA Hourglass leather sculptural curved heel knife point ankle boots EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Hourglass black leather sculptural curved heel knife point ankle boots EU37 Reference
Balenciaga Eiffel Tower Crystal Stretch Knit Knife Boot Black 35 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Balenciaga Eiffel Tower Crystal Stretch Knit Knife Boot Black Brand: Balenciaga Product
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BALENCIAGA Demna BB Knife grey denim booties EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna BB Knife grey denim booties EU38.5 Reference: KEDG/A00294 Brand: Balenciaga
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BALENCIAGA Demna Knife Mules burgundy satin bow pointy kitten heels EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife Mules burgundy satin bow pointy kitten heels EU38.5 Reference: CNPG/A00125
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BALENCIAGA BB Knife gold logo red black plaid wool sling kitten pump EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA BB Knife gold logo red black plaid wool sling kitten pump EU38.5 Reference: KEDG/A00206
Balenciaga Black Logo Print Fabric Knife Pumps Size 38
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles perfect for your fashionable outings
Balenciaga Navy Blue Fabric Knife Pointed Toe Pumps Size 39
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles perfect for your fashionable outings
Balenciaga Red/Black Logo Fabric and Leather Knife Pumps Size 40
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a statement with these Balenciaga red pumps for women. Impeccably crafted these chic heels
Balenciaga Knife BB Logo Fringed Leather Ankle Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Knife BB Logo Fringed Leather Ankle Boots Black boots crafted from leather with a
BALENCIAGA Knife black spandex strech point toe heel boot EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Knife black spandex strech point toe heel boot EU38.5 BALENCIAGA BY DEMNA GVASALIA 2018
Balenciaga Knife Mules - '20s
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
Balenciaga black leather mules shoes features a ribbon detail and sling back strap. Length - 30 cm
BALENCIAGA Knife neon pink lycra pointed sock boots EU38 Kim Kardashian
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Knife neon pink lycra pointed sock boots EU38 Kim Kardashian Reference: BSHW/A00182
new BALENCIAGA Knife red satin wrapped point toe kitten heel mule EU37.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife red satin wrapped point toe kitten heel mule EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01789
BALENCIAGA Knife black white spotted animal print lycra pointed sock boots EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Knife black white spotted animal print lycra pointed sock boots EU38 Reference: BSHW
BALENCIAGA Knife black white spotted animal print lycra pointed sock boots EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Knife black white spotted animal print lycra pointed sock boots EU38 Reference: BSHW
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit red fine jersey wrapped kitten heel mule EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit red fine jersey wrapped kitten heel mule EU37 Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit black stretch jersey wrapped high heel pump EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit black stretch jersey wrapped high heel pump EU38 Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit black fine jersey wrapped high heel pigalle EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit black fine jersey wrapped high heel pigalle EU37 Brand: Balenciaga
Balenciaga Knife Black Patent Leather Logo Print Booties Sz.38
By Balenciaga
Located in Krakow, PL
The Pre-Owned Balenciaga booties are sleek and sophisticated ankle boots crafted from high-quality
BALENCIAGA green Pointed Toe SATIN KNIFE Slingbacks Pumps Shoes 41
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Knife pointed-toe slingback pumps in emerald green satin. Lined in black
Rare Sold Out Balenciaga Pink Knife Over-The-Knee Booties 39 New
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
These pink Balenciaga 'Knife' over-the-knee booties need no introduction. Fabricated in Italy and
Balenciaga Square Knife BB Monogram Pumps
By Balenciaga
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Balenciaga pointed toe kitten heels are soo reminiscent of the 1960s! Balenciaga presents
Balenciaga Stretch Knit Knife Boot Black 36 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Knife Bootie Size: 36 Fr Colour: Black Heel: 11 Cm
Balenciaga Women's Red Knife Pointed Toe Sock Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
. Balenciaga Women's Red Knife Pointed Toe Sock Boots
Balenciaga X Adidas Knife 110 Spandex-Knit Ankle Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the future of fashion with the Balenciaga X Adidas Knife 110 Spandex-Knit Ankle Boots – a
BALENCIAGA black leather BB KNIFE Ballet Flats Shoes 38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga BB Knife slingbacks in smooth black calfskin with a pointy toe. Logo
Balenciaga Black Sequin Embellished Knife Boots Size IT 40
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to boots is evident on this Balenciaga designer
Balenciaga Black Knife Ankle Sock Boots Size IT 39
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to boots is evident on this used Balenciaga
Balenciaga Beige Floral Lace Knife Boots Size IT 39
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
used Balenciaga designer resale item. Details Model: Knife Beige Cloth textile
Balenciaga Neon Pink Leather Scrunch Knife Mules Size IT 37
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to shoes is evident on this new Balenciaga designer resale
Balenciaga Black Floral Print Knife Sock Boots Size IT 39
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
very light abrasions on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. These boots have been partially re
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife red tweed red button embellishment kitten pump EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife red tweed red button embellishment kitten pump EU38.5 Reference: KEDG
BALENCIAGA Pantashoe black Knife point legging pants boots EU37 Kim Kardashian
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Pantashoe black Knife point legging pants boots EU37 Kim Kardashian Reference: TGAS
Balenciaga Black Knife Thigh High Point Toe Boots Size IT 37
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
fabric on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. Details Model- Knife Black
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA turquoise jersey crepe stretch thigh high Knife boots EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA turquoise jersey crepe stretch thigh high Knife boots EU37 Brand: Balenciaga
BALENCIAGA black leather Knife pointed toe sculpted slim heel ankle bootie EU35
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA black leather Knife pointed toe sculpted slim heel ankle bootie EU35 BALENCIAGA BY DEMNA
new BALENCIAGA Runway Pantashoe pink velvet knife pointy heel pants IT38 EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Runway Pantashoe pink velvet knife pointy heel pants IT38 EU38 Reference: TGAS
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife black leather wrapped point toe kitten heel mule EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Knife black leather wrapped point toe kitten heel mule EU37 Reference: MELK
new BALENCIAGA 2018 Pantashoes Knife blue floral print spandex boots IT38 EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA 2018 Pantashoes Knife blue floral print spandex boots IT38 EU38 Brand: Balenciaga
RARE BALENCIAGA 2018 Pantashoes Knife yellow puppy cartoon pant boots IT38 EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RARE BALENCIAGA 2018 Pantashoes Knife yellow puppy cartoon pant boots IT38 EU38 Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2018 Runway white Knife Spike punk caged pump EU36
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2018 Runway white Knife Spike punk caged pump EU36 Reference: TGAS/C01395
BALENCIAGA Essex 110 gold buckle black leather big buckle knife boots EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Essex 110 gold buckle black leather big buckle knife boots EU38 Reference: TGAS/D00640
BALENCIAGA BB Knife gold logo red black plaid wool sling kitten pump EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA BB Knife gold logo red black plaid wool sling kitten pump EU38.5 Brand: Balenciaga Model
BALENCIAGA DEMNA cobalt blue satin knife point bow sling back kitten heel EU38.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA DEMNA cobalt blue satin knife point bow sling back kitten heel EU38.5 BALENCIAGA BY
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2018 Runway white Knife Spike punk caged pump EU36 US6
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2018 Runway white Knife Spike punk caged pump EU36 US6 Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA Runway Black Knife Spike 90 punk stud black caged heel EU36
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Runway Black Knife Spike 90 punk stud black caged heel EU36 Reference: TGAS/B01584
BALENCIAGA 2018 Pantashoes Knife blue floral print spandex boots IT38 EU38
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2018 Pantashoes Knife blue floral print spandex boots IT38 EU38 Reference: TGAS/C01404
new BALENCIAGA Knife black calfskin leather kitten heel bootie EU37.5 US7.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife black calfskin leather kitten heel bootie EU37.5 US7.5 Reference: TGAS/B02245
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit red fine jersey wrapped kitten heel mule EU36
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit red fine jersey wrapped kitten heel mule EU36 Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit black stretch jersey wrapped high heel pump EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit black stretch jersey wrapped high heel pump EU37 Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit red fine jersey wrapped kitten heel mule EU37
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Knife Drape Knit red fine jersey wrapped kitten heel mule EU37 Reference: TGAS
Balenciaga knife lace over knee boots
By Balenciaga
Located in Krakow, PL
From or Pre-AW17, these sharply pointed Knife boots are a riff on the fetishistic styles that
Balenciaga Knife Boot Stretch Knit Red 39 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Balanciaga Style: Knife Boot Stretch Knit Size: 39 FR Heel: 11 cm Color: Red Material
Balenciaga Knife Boot Stretch Knit Red 38 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Balanciaga Style: Knife Boot Stretch Knit Size: 38 FR Heel: 11 cm Color: Rose Fuchsia
new BALENCIAGA Runway Black Knife Spike 90 punk stud black caged heel EU35.5
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Runway Black Knife Spike 90 punk stud black caged heel EU35.5 Reference: TGAS
Balenciaga Knife Printed Spanex Sock Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
If any fashion influencer made a list of this season's coolest ankle boots, Balenciaga's 'Knife
Balenciaga Knife Printed Spanex Sock Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
If any fashion influencer made a list of this season's coolest ankle boots, Balenciaga's 'Knife
Balenciaga Knife Printed Spanex Sock Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
If any fashion influencer made a list of this season's coolest ankle boots, Balenciaga's 'Knife
Balenciaga Knife Printed Spandex Sock Boots
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
If any fashion influencer made a list of this season's coolest ankle boots, Balenciaga's 'Knife
Balenciaga Knife Stretch Lace Ankle Boots Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Knife stretch lace ankle boots. Beige and black. Pull on. Does not come with dustbag or
Balenciaga Knife Printed Stretch Jersey Over The Knee Boots Eu 37.5 Uk 4.5
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga knife printed stretch jersey over the knee boots. Brown, bronze and black. Pull on. Does
Balenciaga Knife Slingback Heels Black 41 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in DOUBLE BAY, NSW
Brand: Balenciaga Product: Knife Slingback Heels With Bow Size: 41 Fr Colour: Black Heel
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68337
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68337 One of one! From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. An "if you know you know" moment -...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...
S/S 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Croc Lace Up White Ankle Boot 4.5" Heels
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic pair of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche crocodile skin-lined bootie heels designed by Tom Ford. These stunning shoes first debuted on the Spring/Summer 2004 runwa...
Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals
By Prada
Located in Milano, IT
- Prada - Early 2000s Collection - Strawberry red crocodile-embossed leather sandals - Cross-strap open-toe design - Slim ankle strap with a gold-tone adjustable buckle - Contrasting...
New Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Black Leather Lace Up Grommet Boots 37
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Leather Boots Designer size - 37 F/W 2001 Collection Black Leather, Hand Made Braided and Grommet Details, Lace Up, Heel Height ...
Chanel red nylon and patent leather sportive ankle boots.
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel sportive ankle boots. In nylon and red patent leather details. Number 35 UK 4 US 5 Heel 3.5 cm Plateau 1.5 cm New, never used but have a small halo on the back of the right sh...
A/W 2013 Rare Tom Ford Black Over-the-Knee Boots 37.5, 38 NWT
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD OVER THE KNEE BOOTS WITH OPEN TOE. A/W 2013 Impossible to find! Zebra print fur heel. Open toe. Content Upper: suede leather, leather, patent leather. Measurements: Heel 4 3...
Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6...
Nicolas Ghesquiere for BALENCIAGA fall 2003 cropped shearling aviator jacket
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare aviator shearling jacket designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to Fall 2003. Slightly cropped version seen on the runway. French size 36. Approximate me...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Iridescent Silk HandBeaded Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Incredible for wedding, bride, bridal, etc. Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Ivory color with clear iridescent beads and pearls Entirely hand-made in England Hours upon hours we...
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO Rare 2004 Silk Slip Gown & Feather Capelet Ensemble
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An extraordinary ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, circa 2004. The gown is a luminous seafoam silk slip, bias-cut for a fluid silhouette that skims the body. It feature...
Versace Spring 2005 Runway Ruched Silk Gown
By Versace
Located in West Hartford, CT
A showstopping piece from Look 49 of Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 runway collection, this gown embodies the house’s signature blend of glamour and sensuality. Crafted in fluid silk, ...
Vintage Gucci FW 2006 Runway Metallic Gold Bronze Stretch Mini Plunging Dress M
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gucci Metallic Gold Bronze Stretch Mini Sexy Dress F/W Runway 2006 Collection Designer size - M Metallic gold bronze color, Deep plunging neckline, Elasticized band around h...
Christian Louboutin Pink Patent Leather and PVC Cosmo Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Christian Louboutin Pink Patent Leather and PVC Cosmo Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38 These timeless designer pumps are meant to last you season after season. They have a comfortable fit a...
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.