Christian lacroix studied to be a curator in museums, specializing in costumes and textiles. That is probably where he gets his over the top design ideas especially the 18th century. These shoes of his have a 1950s feel to them. They have the ankle strap with the clasp embedded w rhinestones. There is a large rhinestone almost looks like a brooch slightly off center and underneath the brooch the silk is pleated going from smaller to larger an excellent fashion statement. They are lined in signature gold with his hot pink label. They are a size 5.5 european size 36 and narrow not for a wide foot