Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Zip-Detail Pointed Slingback Heels – Black Mesh & Leather Archive Pumps
Brand:
Yves Saint Laurent
Condition:
AB / Very Good Vintage Condition
Minor signs of gentle wear consistent with age.
Overall shape, zipper hardware, mesh panels, and leather structure remain beautifully preserved.
Material:
Leather
Technical Mesh Fabric
Metal Zipper Hardware
Leather Sole
Color:
Black / Silver Hardware
Made in:
Italy
Size:
37.5 IT
Heel Height: 7 cm
Fits approximately EU 37.5.
Product Description:
A sleek and highly collectible pair of vintage Yves Saint Laurent archive slingback heels, featuring an elegant pointed silhouette fused with industrial zipper detailing and technical mesh construction.
This design perfectly captures the late 1990s to early 2000s transition into minimalist techno-luxury aesthetics — where sharp tailoring, hardware accents, and streamlined femininity became central to runway footwear design.
The shoes feature:
- elongated pointed toe silhouette
- exposed front zipper hardware with engraved YSL pull
- black woven mesh side panels
- smooth leather toe cap and trim
- sculpted slingback construction
- elegant 7cm stiletto heel
- aerodynamic low-profile shape
The exposed zipper element gives the pair an almost cyber-minimalist energy — balancing sensual elegance with subtle industrial edge.
Unlike conventional classic pumps, this pair carries a distinctly modern archive attitude:
clean, sharp, architectural, and quietly futuristic.
The combination of matte black leather and textured mesh creates depth and contrast while maintaining an understated monochrome sophistication.
A rare archival YSL footwear design ideal for collectors of:
- Tom Ford-era minimalism
- late 90s / Y2K luxury fashion
- cyber minimalist styling
- archive designer footwear
- understated avant-garde fashion
An extremely versatile collector’s piece that pairs effortlessly with tailoring, dark romantic styling, minimalist wardrobes, or sleek futuristic silhouettes.
Please note: Item conditions are graded based on the NOVAWARE Condition Guide.