Alaia 90 velvet thong sandals

There's a quiet confidence to Alaïa's Alaia 90 velvet thong sandals — the kind of piece that does the work without announcing itself.

In black upper: 100% fabric, sole: 100% rubber, UK 4, the construction rewards a closer look rather than just a passing glance.

The kind of piece that earns its price tag through wear rather than first impressions.