This double take-inducing shoe is totally schizophrenic – in a totally fab way. This dual-personality slingback is as fresh as its label. Aperlai was just launched in 2009 by Alessandra Lanvin, who had a red-carpet vision that puts an emphasis on comfort (she collaborates with orthopedists to ensure arch support and wearable heel heights), and their eye-catching heel are making a splash with statement-making shoe snobs.
From the outside, all you can see are bands of creamy nappa with a fuzzy strap of pony-hair reaching across; which brings your eye to the inside, an unexpectedly plain panel of gray suede. It sounds crazy, but the result is crazy-cool! What really makes this kooky Gemini is that pony-covered heel, which brings it all together. With a matching hidden front platform, it adds up to beautiful chaos. Picture yourself walking in these, and imagine how many dimensions, textures, and shapes will suddenly take form. Exclusively at Kirna Zabête for $935.
Pair with: Don’t even dare consider picking up a color-blocked bag. Crisp bright red is as daring as you should get – and that’s still pretty adventurous. Especially in Charlotte Olympia’s hands. The Pandora Bruce Perspex box is sharp and clean and topped with an adorable leopard’s head as the clasp. On Net-a-Porter for $695.
