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the kelsey | custom designer heel

the kelsey | custom designer heel

A specially sourced pair of vintage luxury designer heels, thoughtfully selected and customized to complement Kelsey's beautiful white satin dress.

This commission will focus on finding an elegant pair of kitten heels with a romantic, feminine silhouette, drawing inspiration from the delicate floral embroidery of Danielle Frankel, the refined mesh and pointed-toe construction of Chanel slingbacks, and the timeless elegance of Manolo Blahnik satin heels.

A sophisticated palette of soft neutrals, muted greens, earthy browns, and complementary ivory tones will guide the sourcing process. Particular emphasis will be placed on delicate floral embroidery & intricate textile detailing.

DETAILS

  • Preferred Designers: Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Chanel & other luxury designers

  • Shoe Size: US 8.5–9

  • Width: Regular to Wide

  • Heel Height: Kitten heel (1–2.5 inches)

  • Preferred Color Palette: Neutrals, muted greens, earthy browns, ivory & complementary tones

  • Style Inspiration: Danielle Frankel floral heels, Chanel pointed-toe mesh slingbacks & Manolo Blahnik satin slingbacks

  • Preferred Silhouettes: Elegant slingbacks, pointed toes & delicate feminine designs

  • Custom Embellishments: Floral embroidery, delicate textile additions, florals & other complementary detailing

  • Deadline: March 4, 2027

THE CUSTOM SOURCING PROCESS

An initial selection of 2–3 potential pairs will be presented within approximately one business day of beginning the sourcing process, with up to 6 total options available for consideration.

Once the perfect base pair has been selected, we will collaborate on any additional detailing, including floral embroidery, delicate embellishments, antique textiles, and other romantic design elements.

The standard timeframe for custom heel commissions is 2–6 weeks, allowing for thoughtful sourcing, customization, and finishing. Your requested March 4, 2027 deadline will be respected.

Complimentary in-house stretching and widening will be available where appropriate to help achieve a more comfortable fit.

PRICING & COMMISSION DETAILS

The initial commission price is $495, which covers personalized sourcing, the selected vintage designer heels, and agreed-upon custom detailing within the established budget.

As Kelsey has expressed flexibility for a particularly special pair, additional higher-priced designer options may also be presented for consideration.

If the ideal pair is found outside $495 budget, any additional cost will be clearly communicated and approved before purchase. The price difference will be arranged through a separate additional transaction, if Kelsey chooses to proceed with that option.

PLEASE NOTE

The vintage market is finite and unpredictable, and finding the right pair means locating a rare combination of size, color, heel height, silhouette, material, and condition. A bit of flexibility and trust in the sourcing and customization process is most appreciated and will help bring your vision to life.

If all six options have been presented to the customer, and none is approved, store credit equal to the full purchase value will be issued, which may be used toward a future custom commission or any available in-stock item.

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from 41 reviews
Caitlyn Gish

ari is the best! she helped me find the perfect pair of kitten heels for my bridal season!!! will definitely be reaching back out soon

EB

I had such a wonderful experience shopping with Ari! I recently purchased a beautiful vintage mink coat with a matching hat, and I couldn’t be happier. The set arrived in excellent condition, and shipping was quick. Ari was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She even took the time to reach out to me personally to check on the fit and quality, which I thought was such a thoughtful and lovely touch.

It’s clear that Ari truly cares about her customers and the pieces she sells. The entire experience was exceptional from start to finish, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. I would not hesitate to shop with Ari again and look forward to doing so! ❤️

Catalina Salinas

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Laura

Ari was so communicative and helpful. I had a bit of a rush order and she did her best to find me a lovely pair of shoes for my wedding. Highly recommend! Her tasteful eye saves you the insanity of combing through the internet yourself :)

Olivia

Ari was so lovely and found the perfect pair of shoes for my wedding! She sourced a few pairs until we found the perfect pair. Can’t recommend her enough!

Piper

The Manolos I bought literally could not be more perfect. They fit like they were made for me and the color is even more gorgeous in person. Thank you again for making my wedding shoe dreams come true! Also for the wonderful and super friendly customer service. Ari you’re a gem 💙

Lis

The attention from Ari was great! She’s so caring and the package was so cutely wrapped. The shoes are AMAZING, so far my fav pair in my collection 🥹💕

Anonymous

Ari was so great to work with and took a lot of time and care to make sure we found the right pair of shoes for my wedding. I can’t wait to wear them! Definitely would recommend!

Mackenzie

She was so helpful and intentional in the process of designing my custom wedding heels! I am so excited to wear them for my wedding! They turned out perfect!

Michaela

I love with the heels! Communicative seller and the packaging was so cute!

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Rebecca

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Rebecca

Im beyond excited to wear this for a night out during my bachelorette! It fit perfectly and was in excellent condition

Déja C.

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Anonymous

I’m absolutely in awe of the pieces she’s sourced and curated; they’re truly special. My items were handled with such love and care, and the packaging was incredibly thoughtful. Shipping was impressively fast, and everything arrived in perfect condition, exactly as described. I’ll definitely be back to shop again when new collections are released!

C.

I’ve bought two pairs of shoes from here because she is so thoughtful and her products are so one of a kind!! I got custom heels and the whole process was so smooth and quick! I will be back a million times for my new vintage shoe addiction!! Thank you again !!