Black Valentino Pointed-Toe Rockstud Heels
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Black leather pointed-toe ankle strap heels by Valentino. Rockstud embellishments throughout
Black Valentino Pointed-Toe Rockstud Heels
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Black leather pointed-toe ankle strap heels by Valentino. Rockstud embellishments throughout
$275Sale Price|21% Off
Valentino Black Leather Strappy Platform Heels - 37
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Black Leather Strappy Platform Heels - 37. These heels are in excellent condition with
Valentino Garavani Leather Love Latch Heels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Garavani Leather Love Latch Heels Black pumps crafted in smooth leather with beige trim
$300Sale Price|25% Off
Valentino Olive & Black Rhinestone Peep Toe Heels - 39.5
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Olive & Black Rhinestone Peep Toe Heels - 39.5. These shoes are in excellent condition
Black & Beige Valentino Pointed-Toe Rockstud Pumps Size 38
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Black and tan patent pointed-toe pumps by Valentino. Gold-tone Rockstud trim at tops. 4" heel
Red Valentino Flower Embellished Leather Peep-Toe Heels
By REDValentino
Located in London, GB
Red Valentino Flower Embellished Leather Peep-Toe Heels Black leather platform pumps fully
$384Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO Rockstud Noir black horsehair silver studs pointy cage sandals EU37.5
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud Noir black horsehair silver studs pointy cage sandals EU37.5 Reference: GEGG
RED Valentino Tweed Ankle Strap Block Heel Pumps - EU 38
By REDValentino
Located in Amman, JO
RED Valentino Tweed Ankle Strap Block Heel Pumps These authentic RED Valentino pumps are crafted
Valentino Shoe Bi Colour Caged Ankle Strap Pump 39 / 9
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino Garavani strappy ankle strap pump with fabulous details. Black and
VALENTINO Rockstud black leather gold simple studs strappy sandals EU39
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud black leather gold simple studs strappy sandals EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00106
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden
$288Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO black beige leather silver grommet stud bondage harness pump EU38
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black beige leather silver grommet stud bondage harness pump EU38 Reference: JACG/A00055
RARE Valentino Haute Couture by Pierpaolo Org €6000 size 40 impossible to order!
By Valentino Couture
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Valentino Haute Couture Org Price €6000 size 40 These shoes come from the extraordinary, magical
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 39
New Valentino Garavani Burgundy Patent Leather Shoes Italian 39 - US 9
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Garavani Burgundy Patent Leather Shoes Size: Italian 39 - US 9 Elegant bootie with a heel
Valentino Rockstud Black Tan Heel Sandal Size EU 40
By Valentino
Located in Ardmore, PA
Valentino Rockstud Black Tan Heel Sandal Size EU 40
Black satin high heels sandals with rhinestone bow Valentino Garavani
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin high heels sandals with rhinestone bow on a gold metal base. Shoe Size : 38 ( It) 39
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Black Leather Block Heel Gladiator Sandals 39
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Oakland, CA
Valentino Rockstud gladiator sandals, black leather upper. Size 39 / US 9. There are some
NWT Valentino Garavani Floral Cut Out Suede Leather Heel Boots Black 36.5 US 6.5
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Valentino Garavani Black Suede Ankle Boots Italian size - 36.5 Suede high heel booties with cut
Valentino Garavani heeled sandal Rhinestone butterfly
Located in Carnate, IT
Valentino Garavani heeled sandal Rhinestone butterfly insert detail on the bow. I have been resoled
Chanel Ombre Pink Patent Leather Medium Classic
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
trousers from Balenciaga. For an elegant evening ensemble, style it with a Valentino black dress and
Valentino Beige Garavani Black Studded Leather Heels Pumps
By Valentino
Located in Downey, CA
Valentino Beige Garavani Black Studded Leather Heels Pumps Valentino's iconic pumps are a must
Valentino Black Garavani Velvet Bow High Heels Open Toe Pumps VG-S0930P-0377
By Valentino
Located in Downey, CA
Valentino Black Garavani Velvet Bow High Heels Open Toe Pumps VG-S0930P-0377 Sought after by every
Valentino Black Patent Leather Pumps
By Valentino
Located in Narberth, PA
Valentino Black Patent Leather Pumps $250 Made in Italy Size 38.5 4.75” heel .75” platform
René Caovilla for Valentino Garavani Red and Black Heels. Size 10
By Valentino Garavani, René Caovilla
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Designed by René Caovilla for Valentino Garavani. Black with Red spirals Leather Heels. Limited
Valentino Black Woven Leather Pumps Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles
Valentino Black Leather Round Toe Pumps Size 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles
Valentino Black Leather Swirl Detail Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A simple pair of shoes transformed by Valentino with elements of swirls. Crafted from leather, the
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Strappy Pointed Toe Pumps Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The addition of Rockstud contributes to the instant brand identification of this pair of Valentino
Valentino Black Satin and Leather Crystal Embellished Pumps Size 37.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
materials. They are set on durable soles and sleek heels.
Valentino Black Tulle Fabric Peep Toe Platform Pumps Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfectly sewn and finished to ensure an elegant look and fit these designer shoes are a purchase you'll love flaunting. They look great on the feet.
Valentino Black Lace Esparille Wedge Ankle Tie Pumps Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Overall in good condition with minor white marks on lining & normal wear on sole/insole.
Dal Co' x Valentino Green/Light-Brown Silk and Brillants Heels. Size 8 (US)
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Valentino's Design Heels made by Dal Co' in Rome, Italy They have a Green/Light-Brown color. Made
Valentino Beige/Black Leather and Patent Bow Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
the season or trend. Choose pairs like this one by Valentino. Its a simple sophisticated design with a
Valentino Multicolor Python Rockstud Round Toe Platform Pumps Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
How gorgeous are these pumps from Valentino! Shining in many hues, these pumps come crafted from
Valentino Black Leather Chain Link Embellished Block Heel Ankle Boots Size 41
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your footwear game with these ankle boots from Valentino. Crafted from leather they feature
Valentino Crystal Satin Peep Toe Platform - Black Size 40
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
What a superb pair of heels from Valentino. The rhinestones, the black satin, the heels
Valentino Black Patent Bow Slingback Heels - 36.5
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Valentino heels are black patent leather. They feature a peeptoe, slingback design, and bow
Valentino Satin Ankle Strap Heels - '00s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino heels in black satin with double strapped ankle, twisted fabric upper, and crystal
Valentino Black Suede Strappy Rockstud Heels Size IT 37
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Black Suede Heels Point toe Rockstudded High
Valentino Black Patent Leather Rockstud Heels Size IT 37.5
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
outsoles on this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Black Patent leather Heels Point toe
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Strap Heels Size IT 38.5
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
with light scratches to the leather on this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Black
Valentino Black Patent Point Toe Strappy Heels Size IT 40
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
noticeable signs of use on this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Black Patent leather
Valentino Black Patent Bow Accent Slingback Heels Size IT 38
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to heels is evident on this used Valentino designer
Valentino Black Patent Leather Rockstud 100 Heels Size IT 38
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
item. Comes with original dust bag. Details 100 Black Patent leather Heels Point toe Rockstud
Valentino Valentino Alcove Black Leather Panel Rockstud Heels Size IT 36
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
and the left toe and right heel has minimal scuffing on this used Valentino Alcove designer resale
Valentino Black Patent Leather Love Latch Heels Size IT 40
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Model: Love Latch Black Patent leather Heels Point toe Adjustable ankle straps Mid
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Point Toe Heels Size IT 38
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
shoes with abrasions to the leather on this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Black
Valentino Garavani Black Satin Bowl Detail Heels Size IT 39.5
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
Valentino designer resale item. These shoes come with original box. Details Black Satin
Valentino Garavani Black Leather Studded Buckle Heels Size IT 36
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
abrasions as well as abrasions on both heel stems on this used Valentino designer resale item
Valentino Black Roman Studs 90mm Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 35.5
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Minor scratching along back of heels. Minimal wear to this used Valentino
Valentino Black Pony Hair Point Toe Rockstud Heels Size IT 36.5
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
item. Details Black Pony hair Heels Shaved pony hair pattern Point toe Leather trim Rockstud
new VALENTINO Rockstud black stud strappy gladiator block heel sandals EU37.5
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VALENTINO Rockstud black stud strappy gladiator block heel sandals EU37.5 Brand: Valentino
Valentino Garavani Black Patent High Block Platform Heels Size IT 39.5
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
along the soles on this used Valentino designer resale item. These heels include original dust bags
Valentino Garavani Black Patent Elasticated Point Toe Heels Size IT 39
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
sides with abrasions to the leather on this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Black
Valentino Garavani Black Leather Rockstud Accent Heels Size IT 38
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
the right shoe and the back of both shoes. Small abrasions to both heel stems on this used Valentino
Valentino Garavani Black Leather Rockstud Caged Heels Size IT 40
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
both shoe heels with scratches and abrasions to the leather on this used Valentino Garavani designer
VALENTINO Rockstud black leather silver studs caged strappy heels EU39
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud black leather silver studs caged strappy heels EU39 Reference: TGAS/D01060 Brand
Pre-Loved Valentino Garavani Women's Black Suede Rockstud Platform Heel Sandals
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Suede Platform high block heel Open square toe Rockstud embellished
VALENTINO black suede gold Rockstud brown ankle strap buckle peep toe heel EU36
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black suede gold Rockstud brown ankle strap buckle peep toe heel EU36 Reference: TGAS
VALENTINO Rockstud black white studded caged high heel pump EU37.5 US7.5
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud black white studded caged high heel pump EU37.5 US7.5 Reference: TGAS/C00144
Valentino Rockstud Patent Leather Heels
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
Valentino Rockstud Patent Leather Heels Black, slingback heels designed with nude straps detailed
VALENTINO Rockstud black mauve gold pyramid studded cage strappy heel pump EU37
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud black mauve gold pyramid studded cage strappy heel pump EU37 Reference: CAKK
Black Valentino Patent Leather Rockstud Pumps
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black patent leather strappy Rockstud pumps by Valentino. Adjustable ankle strap
Valentino Garavani Striped Detail Platform Heels Size IT 38.5
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Multicolour- black, ecru Patent leather Heels Open toe
Black Suede Ruffle Heels Size IT 40
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
original dust bag. Details Black Suede Slip on heels Peep-toe Front ruffle detail High heeled
Valentino Black Leather Sandals
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black leather sandals by Valentino. From 2015. Accented with sea charms
VALENTINO Size 8.5 Black Leather Rockstud Ankle Strap Wedges
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO sandals comes in a black leather featuring signature 'Rockstud' design, mesh panel, ankle
VALENTINO Size 8.5 Black & Beige Lace Peep Toe Platform Pumps
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO pumps come in black lace with beige tulle lining, beige leather insole, and black satin
Valentino - EU 39
By Valentino
Located in Amman, JO
Add a bold touch of Italian luxury to your wardrobe with these Valentino Black Patent Slingback
VALENTINO Size 8 Black Patent Leather Bow D'Orsay Platform Pumps
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO d'orsay pumps come in high gloss patent leather and feature a covered platform, peep toe
Valentino Black Patent Leather Cage Rockstud Pumps sz 39.5
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Black Patent Leather Cage Rockstud Pumps sz 39.5 Made In: Italy Color: Black, beige
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Wedges with Ankle Strap - 39
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Wedges with Ankle Strap - 39. These gorgeous shoes are the perfect
VALENTINO Size 8.5 Black Suede Lace Applique Platform Boots
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO ankle booties come in black suede and feature a rounded point toe, concealed platform
Valentino Garavani Black Suede Crystal Embellished Pumps Size IT 38
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
item comes with a box. Details Black Suede Pumps Crystal embellished High heel
VALENTINO Shoe Black Strappy Rockstud Triple Ankle Straps 39 / 9
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic VALENTINO triple ankle strap rockstud shoes. 3 straps with buckles wrap
Valentino Nite-Out Bow Embellished Satin Pumps
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Valentino Nite-Out Bow Embellished Satin Pumps Black satin heels crafted in Italy and
VALENTINO Size 8.5 Psychedelic Camouflage Leather Pumps
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO pumps come in signature multi color Psychedelic Camouflage leather with canvas details
$150Sale Price|20% Off
Miu Miu red patent leather decollete
By Miu Miu
Located in Capri, IT
Miu Miu red patent leather decollete size 38.5 heel 9 cm
Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...
Chanel slingback shoes white and black
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel slingback sandals in white ( crocodile pattern) and black. Sold out very limited. Size 38.5c new in box and dustbags.
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Black Eyelet Trim Collared Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Black Eyelet Trim Collared Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Designer: Alexander ...
$43,538
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Red Black Shoes It 38 38.5 39 42
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Shoes Wedge Sandals F/W 2004 Collection Italian Sizes Available 38 - US 8, 38.5 - US 8.5 , 39 - US 9, 42 - US 12. Black Velvet, Dark Red Patent Le...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2001 Collection Black Angora and Mink Fur Luxurious Sweater M
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
The Most Luxurious Gucci Sweater Ever!!! F/W 2001 Runway Collection Size - M Color – Black, Angora and Genuine Sheared Mink Fur. Made in Italy. Excellent Condition.
New With Box Gucci Tom Ford Suede Horsebit Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Brand New * Stunning Horsebit Heels * U.S. Size: 10 * Brown Suede Heels * Gold Horsebit Hardware * Suede Ankle Ties * Leather Footbed * 4" Heel * With Box and Dus...
$1,425
Size: Marked Size: 39 Fits U.S. 8.5
New Tom Ford for YSL Yves Saint Laurent Collection Satin Heels Sz 39 U.S. 8.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Marked Size: 39 Fits U.S. 8.5 * Lilac Satin * Leather Insol...
Electric Blue Fox Fur Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful vintage blue dyed fox fur jacket, We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details: blue dyed fox fur 2 pockets and 3 press buttons. Wide sleeves Can be wo...
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...
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage But New Beaded Fendi Baguette Bag W Patent Leather & Swarovski Crystals
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Limited Edition Fendi Beaded Baguette Rare Unworn Vintage Find! Black & Orange Beading Throughout Patent Leather Trim Swarovski Crystal Front Clasp Orange Satin Lining Hologram & Se...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 36.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New as seen on Demi Moore * Stunning Black Satin Corset * Tom Ford's Final Years w/ YSL * Euro Size: 36.5 * Ribbon Secure Around Ankle * Leather Insole ...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.
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.