This stunning vintage Oxford heel from Celine is crafted in supple croc-embossed leather and refined by an almond toe. A decorative gold buckle holds a leather strap artfully in place. These shoes are part of a tranche of vintage designer pieces that I recently sourced from the Ukraine. It''s my way of supporting small sellers in a time of hardship.· Excellent vintage condition, there is some minor wear on the sole, otherwise these are absolutely beautiful · Almond toe · Lacing at the front · Decorative buckle in gold-tone metal on the side with strap under the heel · Mahogany Italian crocodile embossed leather· Leather insole and lining· 4" heel · Rubber sole· Handcrafted in Italy · From a pet-free, smoke-free home About the Brand Celine Vipiana was not even thirty years old when she labelled her eponymous brand with her given name. Celine came to stand for the idea of Parisian chic, with savoir-faire and the finest quality materials as pillars of the house. Today, that same spirit is reinforced by artistic director Hedi Slimane through the ateliers at 16 rue Vivienne. The eyewear holds true to that approach with bold yet timeless shapes, dark colorways and unexpected proportions.• In an effort to ship more sustainably, I pack garments in a new plastic bag inside of a USPS priority mail envelope or box to protect them from the elements. I don't include any other packaging materials or a note card.