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the marilena | custom designer heels

the marilena | custom designer heels

A custom order for a distinct vintage designer heel with a refined and feminine feel. We’ll be searching for a kitten heel mule or slingback with distinctive detailing, prioritizing pieces that feel both unique and elegant. 

The search will be especially inspired by vintage Prada, along with Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Vera Wang.

Only mule or slingback options will be evaluated, no pumps. 

Up to 8 custom-curated options are included.

DETAILS

  • Size: US 8
  • Width: Wide
  • Heel Height: Kitten heel, approximately 1–2.5 inches
  • Preferred Silhouette: Mule or slingback
  • Preferred Colors: Open to a range of colors
  • Embellishments: Yes
  • Designer Focus: Prada, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman & comparable designers
  • Overall Direction: Vintage-inspired, distinctive, feminine, and full of character
  • Priority: Unique detailing and an interesting vintage silhouette rather than a specific color palette

PRICING NOTES

This is a flat-rate custom order and includes the selected pair of heels, personalized sourcing, any minor repairs or fit modifications needed, custom detailing if applicable, and gift packaging. No additional fees will be added.

SOURCING NOTES

  • Your first 2–3 curated options will be presented within 1 business day of listing purchase.

  • From there, the search will continue to be refined based on your feedback.

  • Up to 8 total options are included if needed.

  • Typical sourcing time is approximately 2–6 weeks. More unique or hard-to-find heels may occasionally require additional sourcing time, but your requested timeline will always be honored.

  • If needed, minor fit modifications or professional stretching can be performed prior to shipment.

  • If the vintage market has been thoroughly exhausted and none of the presented options are approved, store credit equal to the full purchase value will be issued. This may be applied toward another custom order or any available vintage piece from From Ari.

PLEASE NOTE

The vintage designer market is finite, and every pair available is unique. Exact Prada styles or specific inspiration pairs cannot be guaranteed, but the submitted budget allows us to explore rarer and more distinctive vintage designer options with the same sense of character.

 

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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

Just the best one!! She found the perfect shoes for me 🤍

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

When choosing our honeymoon destination, finding this gem solidified the tropical getaway

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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.

This mink coat is a dream! Ari was so attentive in understanding what I wanted and sourcing the perfect fur for me. It’s full length, a gorgeous dark brown color, and in pristine condition. It came right on time for Valentine’s Day and a snowstorm. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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 !!