Fashion - Women > Shoes / Boots

Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa's been perfecting his craft since the 1970s, along the way making stops at Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler. Original screen icons such as Greta Garbo helped him make his mark as a reputable designer.

It's no wonder that classic starlets and socialites flocked to style Alaïa's designs. Even today, the artist has the likes of Victoria Beckham and first lady Michelle Obama coveting his craftiness.

Look at these lace-up suede ankle boots. The combination of intricate details like a ruffled trim and zip-up back make these shoes a work of art. French sophistication at its finest, these 5-inch heels have an almond-shaped toe and open tie front.

Alaïa's feminine, Parisian suede bootie would wear well with an embellished sweater-dress or wool skirt and blouse.

_{Alaïa lace-up suede ankle boots, $1640, Net-A-Porter}