{"product_id":"christian-dior-by-john-galliano-punk-star-chain-mule-sandals-rare-black-leather-archive-heels","title":"Christian Dior by John Galliano Punk Star Chain Mule Sandals – Rare Black Leather Archive Heels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian Dior by John Galliano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Condition (Excellent Vintage Condition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully preserved with light signs of wear to sole only. Upper remains clean and structured, chain hardware retains strong shine, overall presentation exceptionally elegant for archive age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather × Silver Tone Metal Chain × Signature Star Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack × Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEU 38.5\u003cbr\u003eHeel Height: Approx. 7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Recommended fit: EU 38–38.5 depending on foot shape)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly collectible pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior by John Galliano archive mule sandals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, embodying the rebellious glamour and seductive restraint that defined the house during Galliano’s most iconic years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed in smooth black leather with an elegant open silhouette, the design is interrupted by an unexpected detail — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoversized silver star hardware suspended across the front through industrial chain links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Equal parts jewellery and footwear, the star motif transforms a minimalist sandal into something unmistakably Galliano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe proportions feel distinctly early-2000s Dior: narrow heel, elongated foot line, exposed structure, and a subtle tension between femininity and underground attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior by John Galliano era design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— rare silver star ornament construction\u003cbr\u003e— punk-inspired chain strap detail\u003cbr\u003e— sleek black leather upper\u003cbr\u003e— elegant approximately 7cm sculpted heel\u003cbr\u003e— elongated mule silhouette\u003cbr\u003e— iconic Y2K Dior attitude with collectible value\u003cbr\u003e— increasingly difficult to source on the secondary market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair sits in a unique space within Dior history — not overtly logo-driven, but deeply recognizable to archive collectors through its hardware language and silhouette vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA perfect piece for styling with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalliano-era Dior, Hedi-era tailoring, vintage Cavalli, sheer evening dressing, or contemporary minimal looks needing a single sharp accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot simply footwear — a small piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-2000s Dior stage energy preserved in wearable form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"38.5","offer_id":55586698658168,"sku":null,"price":689.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/5C01782F-C49A-436A-8D27-6D60743828F1.png?v=1782163775","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/products\/christian-dior-by-john-galliano-punk-star-chain-mule-sandals-rare-black-leather-archive-heels","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}