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Bombe Shoe

Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 40
Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 40

Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

. This pair of shoes comes in the original dust bags and box. Details Model: Bombe Black Suede

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

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Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40

Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.

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Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40

Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.

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2010s Italian High Heels

Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Bombe Suede Wedge Sandals
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Bombe Suede Wedge Sandals

Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Bombe Suede Wedge Sandals

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to shoes is evident. Some wear to suede outer and outsoles on this

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Alaïa Brown Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 38.5
Alaïa Brown Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 38.5

Alaïa Brown Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 38.5

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

on back of heels and abrasion to outer soles on this used Alaïa designer resale item. These shoes

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Alaïa Brown Suede La Bombe Sandals Size IT 40
Alaïa Brown Suede La Bombe Sandals Size IT 40

Alaïa Brown Suede La Bombe Sandals Size IT 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

designer resale item. Details La Bombe Brown with pink undertone Suede Heeled sandals Open toe High heeled

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Alaïa Black Snakeskin Le Bombe Snakeskin Sandals Size IT 37
Alaïa Black Snakeskin Le Bombe Snakeskin Sandals Size IT 37

Alaïa Black Snakeskin Le Bombe Snakeskin Sandals Size IT 37

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

right side and rear of left shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. This item comes with original

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaïa's 'Bombe' sandals are punctuated with gunmetal pyramid studs that are carefully applied by

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Alaia Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals - 38.5
Alaia Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals - 38.5

Alaia Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals - 38.5

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia's 'Bombe' sandals are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire - that's why Azzedine

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size 38
Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size 38

Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size 38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The black Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single

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Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaïa's 'Bombe' sandals are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire - this blush-pink suede

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Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 110 Studded Suede Sandals
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 110 Studded Suede Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 110 Studded Suede Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa 'Bombe' sandals have been crafted in Italy from black suede and finished with round

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Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White & Black Sandal Heels (39.5 EU)
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White & Black Sandal Heels (39.5 EU)

Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White & Black Sandal Heels (39.5 EU)

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed with polka dots, stripes, and zebra print. Featuring a leg-lengthening stiletto hee...

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Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Patent Leather Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Patent Leather Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Patent Leather Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

These 'Bombe' sandals by Azzedine Alaïa are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire, this

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Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Polka-Dot Watersnake Sandals
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Polka-Dot Watersnake Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Polka-Dot Watersnake Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

, these black watersnake 'Bombe' sandals are decorated with painterly white dots and a row of hand-applied

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39

Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The Bombe sandals are crafted from leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single vamp

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2010s Italian Sandals

Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39
Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39

Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The black Bombe sandals are crafted from patent leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They

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2010s Italian Sandals

Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39
Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39

Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The black Bombe sandals are crafted from patent leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They

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2010s Italian Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals Eu 41 Uk 8 Us 11
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals Eu 41 Uk 8 Us 11

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals Eu 41 Uk 8 Us 11

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals. Pink. Zip fastening - Back. Does not come with - dustbag or box

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded velvet sandals. Green. Zip fastening at back. Does not come with

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38.5 Uk 5.5 Us 8.5
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38.5 Uk 5.5 Us 8.5

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38.5 Uk 5.5 Us 8.5

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded velvet sandals. Navy. Zip fastening at back. Does not come with

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals Eu 39 UK 6 US 9
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals Eu 39 UK 6 US 9

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals Eu 39 UK 6 US 9

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded suede sandals. Made pink suede with the brand’s iconic studded detail

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39

Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from velvet and feature an open-toe silhouette. They

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39

Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8

Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

These 'Bombe' sandals by Azzedine Alaїa are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire, this

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Alaia Burgundy Suede Leather Chamois Bombe Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 37
Alaia Burgundy Suede Leather Chamois Bombe Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 37

Alaia Burgundy Suede Leather Chamois Bombe Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 37

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted in a classy hue, we love these Alaia sandals. Designed to make a statement, they have a sleek silhouette and a nice fit. Wear yours under maxi skirts for a peek of glamour, o...

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2010s Sandals

Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39

Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

! The Bombe sandals are crafted from leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single vamp

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Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White And Black Sandal Heels (EU 39.5)
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White And Black Sandal Heels (EU 39.5)

Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White And Black Sandal Heels (EU 39.5)

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed with polka dots, stripes, and zebra print. Featuring a leg-lengthening stiletto hee...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

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Bombe Shoe For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary bombe shoe you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Bombe Shoe?

The price for a bombe shoe starts at $483 and tops out at $1,550, and on average, selling for $644.

Azzedine Alaïa for sale on 1stDibs

Master Couturier, King of Cling: legendary fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017) is known by many names, each referring to his unparalleled ability to mold fabric onto the female form in unexpected and radical ways. The Tunisian-born designer spent his entire life in relentless pursuit of a wholly distinctive and most-flattering fit.

“For me, fashion is the body,” said Alaïa. “I make clothes; women make fashion.”

Alaïa is credited with inventing the supermodel through his exclusive fashion shows, the body-con dress — which, quite literally, hugs the body and emphasizes and embraces every curve — and pioneering what industry professionals have taken to calling “slow fashion.” The designer openly rejected empty, of-the-moment fads as well as the structure of biannual seasons and instead took his time, unhurried by press and releasing collections at his own pace. Most importantly, Alaïa was a visionary when it came to traditional notions of femininity and sexuality. At a time when loose, soft silhouettes were the norm, Alaïa’s sexy, waist-cinching hourglass and body-con outfits were shocking.

Alaïa’s “body-conscious clothes,” wrote fashion critic Suzy Menkes, “seemed a deliberate challenge — throwing down a sexist gauntlet in a feminist world.”

While powerful women such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wear Alaïa’s creations today, his origins were remarkably humble.

Born to a farming family, Alaïa always had a creative streak. As a young boy, he would flip through women’s fashion magazines and quickly became interested in the design of women's clothing. He went on to study sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis and later worked as a tailor for a dressmaker before he found work creating garments based on Parisian haute couture designs. The combination of his classical training in sculpture and practical experience as a tailor convinced Alaïa that fashion was his calling. In 1957, he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for less than a week before being fired. From there, Alaïa secured a job with Guy Laroche and opened his own maison in the 1970s.

At his core, Alaïa was a couturier who cut and sewed his samples himself. He also experimented with zips, seams, unexpected materials, textures, animal prints and floral patterns like an artist. Today, Alaïa’s clothes look untouched by the passage of time and the various trends that have materialized since their debut; they are as fresh, stylish and stunning as ever. His garments are pop-culture icons in their own right: Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone in 1995’s Clueless, exasperated with a perpetrator holding her at gunpoint, declares, “But this is an Alaïa!”

Vintage Alaïa evening dresses, skirts and other attire continue to influence contemporary designers such as Nicolas Ghesquière and Hervé Léger. Not only are his clothes timeless in their glamour, but they also represent the groundbreaking vision of an artist, one who was known to proclaim, “I am not a designer. I am a couturier.”

Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.

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