Alaia Cube 75 velvet wedge thong sandals

There's a quiet confidence to Alaïa's Alaia Cube 75 velvet wedge thong sandals — the kind of piece that does the work without announcing itself.

Upper: fabric, Sole: 100% rubber, in purple, UK 2 — the kind of detail that's easy to miss until you're holding it.

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