Alaïa
Alaia Cone satin mules
£850
Alaïa keeps the Alaia Cone satin mules understated, leaning on quality and proportion rather than obvious branding.
The Upper: 72%, Viscose, 28% Silk build comes through in brown, UK 3, with a finish that holds up to close inspection.
Built to outlast a season or two, which is really the point of buying at this level.