Patent Leather Strap Ballet Flats

These patent leather ballet flats swap the classic Mary Jane-inspired buckle strap for a statement gold-tone spiral, creating a striking silhouette against the classic profile. It is the next style in a long line of comfortable shoes that Alaïa has provided for the modern woman, eschewing heels but maintaining glamour.

The legendary Paris fashion house was founded in the sixties and by the 1980s, Tunisian sculptor and couturier, Azzedine Alaïa’s powerful, feminine silhouettes were revered worldwide. Today, his legacy prevails in dresses and ready to wear, shoes and bags, including the cult La Coeur heart bag.