Tartan Plaid Slingback Pumps
Dries Van Noten
👗 Brand / Designer
Dries Van Noten
🏷️ Category
Shoes/Heels
💰 Estimated Value
Retail: $600 - $800 | Resale: $150 - $350 based on current archive demand.
✨ Condition
Very Good. Visible creasing at the vamp and slight darkening of the beige leather at the toe box; insoles and labels remain clean.
Style & Aesthetic
Style: Avant-Garde/Academic/Retro
Color Palette: Beige base with a multi-colored Tartan plaid pattern in red, navy blue, and yellow.
Fashion Details
Material & Fabric
Printed Leather (upper), smooth leather lining, and leather outsole with stacked heel.
Sizing & Fit
European sizing (visible 40). Dries Van Noten footwear typically fits true to size but often features a narrow toe box.
Season / Collection
Likely Fall/Winter 2003 or 2004 collection, reflecting the designer's affinity for traditional checks.
Origin
Made in Italy
Era / Decade
Early 2000s/Y2K
Authentication & Value
Authenticity Indicators
Woven interior brand label with characteristic serif font; high-quality alignment of the plaid pattern over the seams; stamped serial numbers on side lining.
Estimated Value
Retail: $600 - $800 | Resale: $150 - $350 based on current archive demand.
Condition Assessment
Very Good. Visible creasing at the vamp and slight darkening of the beige leather at the toe box; insoles and labels remain clean.
Care & Styling
Care Instructions
Avoid moisture on the printed leather. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and apply a neutral leather conditioner. Store with shoe trees to maintain the squared toe shape.
Styling Suggestions
Pair with charcoal wool trousers and a crisp white shirt for a contemporary office look, or style with a midi slip dress to lean into the Y2K archive trend.
Special Features
Blunt square toe, buckle-fastening slingback strap, and a curved kitten-to-medium height heel.