In simplicity, Alaïa’s famed linework takes the reins of the bouncy silhouette of this maxi skirt. To lean into the silhouette’s flounce, the Maison cuts the piece from lightweight crepe, further enriching the asymmetry with a soft drape that comes to life in motion.

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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.

Summer invitations gathering pace? If you’re ‘in need of a heel hiatus’, says Marie Claire, ‘SS17’s flats are the perfect solution.’ These flat shoes look good enough to wear with your dressiest looks and, dare we say it, a whole lot cooler too.