Celine, Leopard calf hair leather Chelsea boots
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Leopard print calf hair leather Chelsea boots. The item is new - unworn.
Celine, Leopard calf hair leather Chelsea boots
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, Leopard print calf hair leather Chelsea boots. The item is new - unworn.
Celine Black Leather Fringe Tapered Boots - Size 38
By Celine
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these chic Celine black leather fringe boots! These boots are in very good
Celine Margaret High Boots Black Leather Tabac Sz. 38.5
By Celine
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these stunning Celine Margaret high boots! Crafted from luxurious black
Céline Black Suede & Leather Wedge Boots Size IT 37.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light signs of wear to the leather with
Céline Black Suede & Leather Wedge Boots Size IT 37.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light signs of wear to the leather with
Céline Black Suede & Leather Wedge Boots Size IT 37.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light signs of wear to the leather with
Céline Black Leather Pointed Toe Berlin Boots Size IT 37
By Celine
Located in London, GB
. Comes with original box. Details Model: Berlin Black Leather Boots Buckled detail Front zip
Céline White Leather Ankle Boots Size IT 38
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the boots is evident. Minimal wear to the right side of the
CELINE Size 11 Verneuil Triomphe Black Leather Pointed Toe Stiletto Boots
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE PARIS "Verneuil Triomphe" ankle boots in a black leather with gold tone metal logo accent
$720Sale Price|20% Off
CELINE 2022 Bulky Chelsea black calfskin leather buckles biker boots EU39
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE 2022 Bulky Chelsea black calfskin leather buckles biker boots EU39 Reference: TGAS/E00773
Celine Black Leather Bootie, Size 38
By Celine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The boots feature animal skin finish and ankle style with 3” heel height.
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo nude leather pointed toe high heel ankle boots EU38
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo nude leather pointed toe high heel ankle boots EU38 Reference: LNKO/A02137
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Madame Flared scaled leather square toe ankle boots EU39
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Madame Flared red soft scaled leather square toe ankle boots EU39 Reference
$165Sale Price|25% Off
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black nude leather lace open side peep toe bootie EU40.5
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black nude leather lace open side peep toe bootie EU40.5 Reference: TGAS
$462Sale Price|30% Off
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Country red leather black rubber chunky ankle boot EU37
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Country red leather black rubber chunky ankle boot EU37 Reference: TGAS
Céline Grey Leather Ankle Boots IT 38
By Celine
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Leather Grey color Internal zip Heel height cm 11,5 (4,52 inches) Worldwide fast shipping included
CELINE black leather VERNEUIL JODPHUR Booties Boots Shoes 40
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Celine Verneuil Jodphur mid-calf boots are expertly crafted in Italy from
CELINE pale grey leather 2013 BLOCK HEEL Ankle Boots Shoes 37
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline by Phoebe Philo round-toe ankle-boots in pale sage green/ light grey smooth
CELINE burgundy leather 2019 MANON SHEARLING LINED OVER KNEE Boots Shoes 37
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine Manon boots in burgundy leather fully lined in cream shearling. Features a
Celine Boots - Short Navy Leather with Red Heel - Size 37.5
By Celine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a stunning pair of boots from the Celine fashion house. These gently worn navy
CELINE Size 7.5 Leather Boots
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE ankle boots comes in a green leather material featuring an elastic panel, black sole. Comes
Celine Leather Ankle Boots
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Celine Leather Ankle Boots Black boots crafted from leather with a round toe and high block heel
Celine Black Leather Boots - Size 38.5
By Celine
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these chic Celine black perforated leather boots! These boots are a size
Celine, High shine leather Chelsea boots
By Celine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, High shine leather Chelsea boots. The item is in very good condition. Comes with dustbag
Céline Grey Leather Ankle Boots Size IT 41
By Celine
Located in London, GB
and heels are seen with abrasion marks with general creasing to the leather on this used Céline
CELINE Size 8 Mens Black Rhinestone Leather Western Boots
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE boots in a black calfskin leather featuring rhinestone toe, and wedge heel.Very Good Pre
Céline Black Suede & Leather Wedge Boots Size IT 37.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light signs of wear to the leather with
Céline Brown Leather Margaret Chelsea Boots Size IT 39
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the boots is evident. General creasing to the leather on
Céline Black Leather Bootie Slipper Boots Size IT 39
By Celine
Located in London, GB
original box. Details Model: Bootie slipper Black Leather Boots Almond
Céline Black Leather Berlin Ankle Boots Size IT 40
By Celine
Located in London, GB
on this used Céline designer resale item. Details Model: Berlin Black Leather
CELINE brown leather TOFFEE CLAUDE ANKLE Boots Shoes 38
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine Claude ankle boots in toffee calfskin with gold-tone metal logo on the side
Céline White Leather Heeled Ankle Boots Size IT 35.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
heel on both shoes on this used Céline designer resale item. Details White Leather
Celine Black Knotted Rope & Leather Ankle Boots
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black leather ankle boots by Celine. Features a knotted rope overlay. Round toe
Céline Black Leather Heel Knee High Boots Size IT 37
By Celine
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Leather Boots Round toe Knee high Block heel High heel
Celine Black Leather Buckle Detail Boots Size IT 37.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Black Leather Boots Round toe High heeled Buckle fastening Made in Italy
Pre-Loved Céline Women's Vintage Burgundy Leather Knee High Boots
By Celine
Located in London, GB
extending the life cycle of the product. Pre-Loved Céline Women's Vintage Burgundy Leather Knee High Boots
CELINE Size 8 SS23 -Bulky Maxx- Black Leather Platform Boots
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE Spring 2023 "Bulky Maxx" boots in a black leather fabric featuring a chunky platform style
CELINE Size 8 SS23 -Bulky Maxx- Black Leather Platform Boots
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE Spring 2023 "Bulky Maxx" boots in a black leather fabric featuring a chunky platform style
Céline Black Leather Manon Shearling Biker Boots Size IT 36
By Celine
Located in London, GB
dark marks to the rubber on this used Céline designer resale item. These boots come with original dust
Céline Black Leather Manon Shearling Biker Boots Size IT 36
By Celine
Located in London, GB
dark marks to the rubber on this used Céline designer resale item. These boots come with original dust
Céline Black Leather Manon Shearling Biker Boots Size IT 36
By Celine
Located in London, GB
dark marks to the rubber on this used Céline designer resale item. These boots come with original dust
Céline Black Leather Heeled Knee High Boots Size IT 38
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to boots is evident. Moderate signs of creasing to overall leather
Céline Brown Leather Buckle Accent Slouch Boots Size IT 39.5
By Celine
Located in London, GB
leather on this used Céline designer resale item. These shoes come with original box. Details Brown
Céline Black Leather Ankle Block Heel Boots Size IT 39
By Celine
Located in London, GB
shoes on this used Céline designer resale item. Details Black Leather Ankle boots
Céline Brown Leather Pointed Toe Heeled Boots Size IT 40
By Celine
Located in London, GB
. Details Brown Leather Boots Pointed toe Pointed toe Side zip fastening High heel Made in
Pre-Loved Céline Women's Black Leather Pointed Toe Low Chelsea Boots
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to leather exterior where
Celine FW12 Two-Tone Leather Wedge Boots Phoebe Philo Era Size 38.5
By Celine
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Celine FW12 Two-Tone Leather Wedge Boots Phoebe Philo Era Size 38.5 A rare and collectible piece
Céline Grey Leather Ankle Boots Size IT 41
By Celine
Located in London, GB
and heels are seen with abrasion marks with general creasing to the leather on this used Céline
Céline Green Leather Pointed Toe Block Heel Boots Size IT 41
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Céline designer resale item. Details Green Leather Boots Mid calf Point toe
CELINE Patapans Triomphe brown canvas leather patch lace up combat boots EU37
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Patapans Triomphe brown canvas leather patch lace up combat boots EU37 Reference: NKLL
Celine White Leather Berlin Belt Style Strap Cowboy Boots Size IT 40
By Celine
Located in London, GB
used Céline designer resale item. Details White Leather Cowboy boots Net like cut out detail
Céline Black Leather Berlin Ankle Boots Size IT 40
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Leather Ankle boots Point toe Mid block heel Front zip and buckle fastening
Celine, SS19 calf hair leather leopard boots
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Celine, SS19 calf hair leather leopard boots. The item is new - unworn. CONDITION: new - unworn
CELINE 2022 Bulky Chelsea black calfskin leather buckles biker boots EU39
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE 2022 Bulky Chelsea black calfskin leather buckles biker boots EU39 Reference: JYLM/A00053
CELINE 2022 Bulky Chelsea black calfskin leather buckles biker boots EU39
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE 2022 Bulky Chelsea black calfskin leather buckles biker boots EU39 Reference: JYLM/A00053
CELINE Patapans Triomphe brown canvas leather patch lace up combat boots EU37
By Celine, Hedi Slimane
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Patapans Triomphe brown canvas leather patch lace up combat boots EU37 Reference: NKLL
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo white woven basket leather espadrille ankle boots EU38
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo white woven basket leather espadrille ankle boots EU38 Reference: BSHW
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo nude leather pointed toe high heel ankle boots EU38
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo nude leather pointed toe high heel ankle boots EU38 Reference: LNKO/A02137
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 clear crystal lucite heel leather ankle boots EU38
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2018 clear crystal lucite heel black leather ankle boots EU38
Céline Women's Navy Blue Leather Closed Toe Booties
By Celine
Located in London, GB
scuffs on this used Celine designer resale item. Details Navy blue Leather Almond toe Boot like heel
Celine 'V-Neck' Leather Booties
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Celine 'V-Neck' Leather Booties Smooth navy lambskin leather heeled boots with 'V-Neck' to the
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Country red leather black rubber chunky ankle boot EU37
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo Country red leather black rubber chunky ankle boot EU37 Brand: Celine
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather suede 50/50 platform wedge boot EU38
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather suede 50/50 platform wedge boot EU38 Brand: Celine Designer
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather twist silver zip cone heel bootie EU36.5
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather twist silver zip cone heel bootie EU36.5 Reference: JACG
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo white soft leather suede cone heel ankle bootie EU38
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo white soft leather suede cone heel ankle bootie EU38 Reference: LNKO
new CELINE Hedi Slimane Jacno Black Tejus stamped leather ankle strap boot EU42
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CELINE Hedi Slimane Jacno Black Tejus stamped leather ankle strap boot EU42 Reference: TGAS
new CELINE Hedi Slimane 2019 Berlin black leather buckle western ankle boot EU44
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CELINE Hedi Slimane 2019 Berlin black leather buckle western ankle boot EU44 Reference: TGAS
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather ankle bootie heels EU38.5
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather ankle bootie heels EU38.5 Reference: KEDG/A00297 Brand
new CELINE AW16 runway Country red leather rubber sole stretch ankle boot EU38
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CELINE AW16 runway Country red leather rubber sole stretch ankle boot EU38 CELINE BY PHOEBE
CELINE PHOEBE PHILO nude beige leather zip front square toe wedge boot shoe EU36
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE PHOEBE PHILO nude beige leather zip front square toe wedge boot shoe EU36 CELINE BY PHOEBE
CELINE PHOEBE PHILO navy blue leather round toe black block heel ankle boot EU36
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE PHOEBE PHILO navy blue leather round toe black block heel ankle boot EU36 CELINE BY PHOEBE
CELINE PHILO light grey leather round toe black block heel ankle boot EU38 US8
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE PHILO light grey leather round toe black block heel ankle boot EU38 US8 CELINE BY PHOEBE
new CELINE HEDI SLIMANE black leather almond toe cuban heel ankle boot EU38
By Hedi Slimane, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CELINE HEDI SLIMANE black leather almond toe cuban heel ankle boot EU38 Brand: Celine Designer
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather suede 50/50 platform wedge boot EU38
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather suede 50/50 platform wedge boot EU38 Reference: KNLM/A00244
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather twist silver zip cone heel bootie EU36.5
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black leather twist silver zip cone heel bootie EU36.5 Reference: JACG
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black nude leather lace open side peep toe bootie EU40.5
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo black nude leather lace open side peep toe bootie EU40.5 Reference: TGAS
$500
Size: size 4; comparable to size small
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
$1,395
Size: IT 46 (fits very small)
1970's GUCCI brown suede quilted coat with gold equestrian horseshoe hardware
By Gucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A brown suede Gucci coat from the 1970's, cut with a softly structured A-line shape and quilted in long, vertical channels that give it some weight and texture. The collar is wide an...
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
New Gucci Runway Python Gold Heeled Mules Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Snakeskin * Studded Gold Heel * Size: 9.5 * Leather Insole * Open toe * 4.5" Heel * With Box, Dust Cover and Extra Heel Tips * Impo...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
New Tom Ford For Gucci New Swarovski Crystal Satin Heels Sz 9
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Heels Brand New Size 9 * Stunning Black Satin * Swarovski Crystal Toe & Ankle * Satin Insole * Satin Tie Ankle Straps * Black Satin Covered Heel * 4" Heel * W...
1990s Emilio Pucci New Light Blue + Brown + Maroon Signature Mosaic Silk Bra Top
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy brand new 90s vintage EMILIO PUCCI silk bra crop top! Features the signature Pucci kaleidoscope print, with Pucci signature scribbled throughout. Straps are adjustable, and can ...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford SS 2004 3 PCS Tangerine Skirt Top Belt/Scarf Set
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Pleated Silk Skirt Ensemble By Tom Ford For His Final Summer Collection 2004 For Yves Saint Laurent This skirt was featured in the AD campaign, editorials and seen on the r...
2005 s/s Christian Dior & Galliano Spring / Summer 2005 Runway Silk Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2005 Christian Dior & Galliano Spring / summer 2005 Runway Silk Top John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: Spring / summer 2005 Christian Dior style: 5E12055332 Country of pr...
$491
Size: UK10 (See Dimensions on listing)
2000's Forest Green John Galliano Satin Bustier with Lace Cups - Corset Top
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage forest green John Galliano Bustier with Lace detailed Cups, featuring contrasting copper coloured fully adjustable shoulder straps, 'G' metal charm detail at the hip, dual ...
John Galliano Gazette Runway Dress, S/S 2006
By John Galliano
Located in Norwich, GB
John Galliano tulle and silk gown, from the Spring/Summer 2006 collection. As seen on the runway. Features sheer mesh draped over panels of Gazette printed silk ruffles. Rihanna wore...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway plunge neck crystal brooch low back wool dress FR40 L
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway black plunge neck crystal brooch low back wool dress FR40 L Reference: TGAS/F00437 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Pre Fall 20...
Vintage 2000's Roberto Cavalli Orange Silk Mermaid Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Roberto Cavalli orange silk maxi gown. Features a luxurious silk in a rich burnt orange, fluid bias-cut silhouette, spaghetti straps, flared hemline that creates a mer...
$18,859
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
Now renowned for chic womenswear as well as luxury leather handbags that are often recognized for their iconic gold-tone fastening and hardware, French fashion house Celine got its start in children’s shoes.
In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, opened a made-to-measure shoe shop for children at 52 rue de Malte in Paris. Designer Céline’s name graced the business, alongside a red elephant designed by French cartoonist Raymond Peynet that served as the company’s first logo.
In 1967, following an expansion into women’s shoes and leather accessories, the Vipianas decided to expand their company’s reach into women’s ready-to-wear, focusing on high-end sportswear. Céline Vipiana, who remained chief designer until her death in 1997, would oversee a range of fashion that would reach an international audience with a pared-down elegance and timeless style.
The company quickly achieved widespread success with its new offerings, most notably its trench coat, which became a staple for the brand. In the 1970s, they expanded outside Paris with boutiques in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills and Hong Kong. In 1973, Céline Vipiana, inspired by chain links around the Arc de Triomphe, debuted the Blazon Chaîne motif of interlocking C’s. She began using it on a printed canvas and branding as well as accents on accessories, such as the Triomphe bag.
Vipiana’s designs were created to appeal as everyday fashion: Celine skirts, suits, fitted shirts, vests and coats were stylish but rooted in practicality. Quality, too, was paramount; Vipiana’s determination to deliver the best possible leather led to the opening of a studio in Florence, where the brand created its leather goods.
Vipiana died a year after her brand was acquired by Bernard Arnault’s luxury conglomerate LVMH for about $540 million. American designer Michael Kors then took the helm as creative director. Kors, too, was known for practical but chic ready-to-wear. He introduced such luxury staples as cashmere sets, smartly tailored pants and simple slip dresses, plus themed collections around jet-setter locales like Monte Carlo and Tahiti. Following Kors’s departure in 2004, onetime Burberry designer Roberto Menichetti took the job for just a year. He was followed by designer Phoebe Philo, the young British designer who is now credited with establishing Celine’s 21st-century style.
Philo created a distinct, minimal style that channeled the brand’s roots of practical simplicity with luxury materials. (“I just thought I’d clean it up,” she quipped of her debut collection in 2010.) Over the course of ten years, Philo turned the company into a beloved fixture of the fashion industry. In 2018, after Philo’s departure, the house tapped Hedi Slimane, former creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, as its new leader; he caused a stir when he famously removed the accent from the brand name. Controversial though it was, Slimane maintained it was a return to the label’s roots: an exercise in strong simplicity.
Find vintage Celine day dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.
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.