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Black Snakeskin Empress Ballerina Flat - Side View | Gabriela Hearst

Black Leather Empress Ballerina Flat - Three Quarter View | Gabriela Hearst

Black Snakeskin Empress Ballerina Flat - Inner Side View | Gabriela Hearst

Black Leather Empress Ballerina Flat - Top Down Interior View | Gabriela Hearst

Empress Ballerina Flat Shoe in Black Snakeskin & Leather

$1,350

Empress Ballerina Flat Shoe in Black Snakeskin & Leather

$1,350

Product Details

The Empress Ballerina Flat elevates the classic ballet silhouette with exquisite black snakeskin and leather construction. This refined design features a striking contrast between the distinctive watersnake front panel and supple calf leather, embodying the brand's commitment to artisanal leather goods and conscious luxury.

Handcrafted in Italy using traditional techniques, these luxury flats showcase exceptional craftsmanship with each scale pattern unique to its wearer. The pointed toe silhouette creates an elongated, elegant line while maintaining the comfort expected from designer ballerina flats.

Details:

• 70% Landsnake Leather | 30% Calf Leather
• 100% Calf leather sole
• 100% Calf leather lining
• Distinctive leather patch detail
• Pointed toe
• Italian sizing - runs true to size

Made in limited quantities to honor our sustainable luxury values, each pair represents the pinnacle of Italian shoemaking tradition. The natural variations in the snakeskin pattern ensure no two pairs are identical, creating a truly unique investment piece designed to last for generations.

Sustainable Materials

This season, Gabriela Hearst's signature Striker sandals, made in Italy, are crafted out of a biodegradable EVA platform on a cuoio leather sole with a comfortable footbed. The multi-functional buckles mixed with the premium Italian calf leather in a rich gold color, are inspired by Gabriela Hearst's collection theme.

Details:

Upper: 100% Nappa Lamb Leather (OVIS ARIES FARMED Spain).
Sole: 100% Calf Leather (Spain).

The soles of these shoes are made from bio-based EVA foam. Use of bio foam allows the soles to degrade in an industrial controlled landfill, unlike virgin EVA foam.

Genuine Nappa is a chrome-tanned leather known for its distinctly smooth and supple softness. It is named after its origins in Napa Valley, California, where its tanning process was first developed in 1875. Like other full-grain leathers, its natural texture and marks show on the surface; for this reason, only better-quality hides are used.

Calfskin is notable for its durable and pliable nature. Flexible enough for a custom fit, the tightness of the grain provides an elegant and refined surface.

This shoe was made at a factory located in Venice, Italy.

Based in Florence, Italy since 1948, this small leather tannery is part of the Leather Working Group.