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the michal | custom designer heel
the michal | custom designer heel
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This custom sourcing will focus primarily on an early 2000s Prada office heel: sleek, understated, and easy to wear beyond the wedding.
The direction will prioritize Prada, while also considering select Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, and other high-quality designer options that capture the same refined Y2K feel.
The palette will stay within warm neutrals and rich warm tones such as cognac, caramel, chocolate brown, warm beige, oxblood, and muted burgundy. The ideal silhouette is a comfortable kitten heel with a clean, minimal finish.
SOURCING DETAILS
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Size: US 7.5–8 / EU 38
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Heel height: Kitten heel, 1–2.5 inches
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Primary focus: Early 2000s Prada
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Style: Office chic, minimal, comfortable, everyday wearable
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Palette: Warm tones
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Embellishment: None
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Designer level: Luxury + high-quality designers
SOURCING NOTES
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Your first 2–3 options will be presented within 1 business day of purchase.
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Up to 8 total sourcing options are included.
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Typical sourcing timeline is 2–6 weeks, depending on vintage market availability.
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Minor repairs or fit modifications needed for the selected pair are included when applicable.
PRICING NOTES
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Flat fee covers time spent sourcing, the heel itself and any added detailing or repairs. There are no additional fees.
PLEASE NOTE
The vintage market is finite and exact styles, colors, and sizing cannot be guaranteed. Sourcing will remain as close as possible to the submitted vision, with priority given to Prada and silhouettes that capture the same early-2000s office-chic feel. If sourcing is fully exhausted and no pair is selected, store credit equal to the full purchase value will be issued.
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from 36 reviewsThe 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 💙
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 🥹💕
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!
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!
I love with the heels! Communicative seller and the packaging was so cute!
When choosing our honeymoon destination, finding this gem solidified the tropical getaway
Im beyond excited to wear this for a night out during my bachelorette! It fit perfectly and was in excellent condition
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!
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!
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 !!
Gorgeous fur coat, so happy its home. She was really helpful and answered any questions i had within a day. So excited to wear my new coat!
I love my pieces!! I purchased Mink Shawls for the holidays and the quality is amazing. The curated collections are so beautiful and the attention to detail, down to the packaging is impeccable. Will definitely be purchasing again in the future! ❤️
Not only was my custom fur absolutely perfect and fit like a glove, but the entire experience was truly 10/10. The seller was incredibly communicative and genuinely invested in bringing my vision to life. Sourcing and shipping were impressively fast, which meant I could still wear my fur this season — such a win! The packaging was thoughtful and beautifully curated, showing so much care in every detail. This was hands down the best experience I’ve had with a vintage source, and I will absolutely be repurchasing from Charming Cherub.
Beautiful items, wonderful and fast customer service.
Beautiful packaging! Beautiful human! I absolutely love Charming Cherub! One of the best finds I’ve discovered on the internet! My 60s fur set came in pristine condition. I’m in awe! I can’t wait to wear this for the New Year. Thank you!💘🙏🏼🪽