PIERRE BALMAIN By HAREL Haute Couture Kidskin Black Pump With Suede Wrap Strap Buckle C.1990-1991 | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com Luxury Resale Store in Chelsea, London Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:54:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-image-32x32.png PIERRE BALMAIN By HAREL Haute Couture Kidskin Black Pump With Suede Wrap Strap Buckle C.1990-1991 | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com 32 32 PIERRE BALMAIN By HAREL Haute Couture Kidskin Black Pump With Suede Wrap Strap Buckle C.1990-1991 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/product/pierre-balmain-by-harel-haute-couture-kidskin-black-pump-with-suede-wrap-strap-buckle-1990/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:04:03 +0000 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/?post_type=product&p=46070 [su_row][su_column size="1/2" center="no" class=""][icon name="fa-phone-square" class="fa-1x"] Request a call back[/su_column] [su_column size="1/2" center="no" class=""][icon name="fa-question-circle" class="fa-1x"] Ask a question[/su_column][/su_row] [icon name="calendar" style="regular" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Book an appointment to visit our showroom in Chelsea [su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"]
Condition A: Vintage-Preowned, PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1990-1991, a very rare Kidskin suede wrap strap pump stiletto by HAREL the luxury French handmade shoe makers workshop from a private collection. These shoes complemented structured silhouettes, typical of the "New French Style" revisited for the 90s, with classic stiletto heels worn by Katoucha, one of the iconic model of this era. In excellent vintage condition upper and interior, normal signs of use under soles. These shoes were worn during the fashion show in Paris and the soles were deliberately scuffed to offer more slip-resistance during the fashion show. Signed PIERRE BALMAIN Paris By HAREL with the serial number 207391-39, signed under sole "DESSUS CHEVREAU-DOUBLURE CHEVREAU-SEMELLE-CUIR - MONTE FINI MAIN, Upper and Lining kidskin, Leather sole, assembled by hand, made in France. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Brand: PIERRE BALMAIN Collection: Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1990-1991 Workshop: HAREL Type of product: Vintage Haute couture Shoes Size: 39 (sized small - narrow at the front) x Heels 10 cm x Width sole 7.50 cm Material: Kidskin (Young Goat skin), Leather Sole and suede Place of Origin: Made in France Date of manufacture: Circa 1990-1991 Colour: Black Return: All sales are final and not eligible for return unless otherwise stated in this description - Read our Returns & Refunds Conditions Our Vintage Selection: You can buy from Chelsea Vintage Couture with total confidence. All of the items that we are selling are original and authentic with known provenance. We specialise in rare and unique pieces from private collections and discerning individual owners. Should you choose to buy from Chelsea Vintage Couture you can be assured that we are describing each and every item in a fully transparent and detailed manner. Please note we do not list any items with photoshopped / re-touched images. Should you need more photos or video before buying, please contact us. Delivery: Free collection in Chelsea, London - FREE DELIVERY in the UK for some goods qualify for FREE Standard Delivery - we ship immediately in the UK by overnight delivery. Shipping worldwide the following day after 2pm, the delivery will take 2 to 7 days depending on where you are located abroad - Customs duties & tax charges are the buyer’s responsibility. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Read our detailed expert description A very rare, elegant and sophisticated, Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1990-1991 PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS pump wrap strap heels. These pumps are a versatile, stylish heels pointed toe shoes. Handcrafted from luxury kidskin (young goat skin) with a rare sculptural suede front strap with an oversized suede buckle for a sophisticated appearance. The suede-buckle strap covers the front and extends to the back at the heel, where it is attached with a small notch and they are completely detachable for a perfect finish. These rare shoes are handcrafted by HAREL the luxury French shoes workshop, they are hand made from kidskin (young goat skin) BLACK upper and insole and leather sole. It can be worn without the strap like a normal pump without the suede strap-buckle. These shoes were shown during the Paris Autumn-Winter catwalk 1990-1991 and they complemented structured silhouettes, typical of the "New French Style" revisited for the 90s, with classic stiletto heels or refined ankle boots. A 'Must-Have' a very chic, rare HAUTE COUTURE PIERRE BALMAIN High-heeled pumps that lengthened the leg, to be harmonised with evening wear or sophisticated outfits for any occasions, evenings and parties! The Story Behind: PIERRE BALMAIN HAUTE COUTURE HOUSE Pierre Balmain haute couture shoes, originating from the 1945, represent a legacy of elegance and heritage, often featuring sophistication with classic designs, luxurious materials, and meticulous craftsmanship. PIERRE BALMAIN was using the French shoe workshop HAREL to produce their HAUTE COUTURE shoes. Harel was a prestigious French luxury and haute couture shoemaker, founded in 1917 and based in Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine) until the 1990s. HAREL was specialised in high-end women's shoes made from exotic leathers (crocodile, ostrich, snake), HAREL was renowned for its hand-finished details and comfort, and was favoUred by international celebrities such as the French actress Catherine Deneuve. Specialising in luxury, HAREL also manufactured shoes for other big fashion houses and designers, such as Roger Vivier and Philippe Venet...]]> PIERRE BALMAIN By HAREL Haute Couture Kidskin Black Pump With Suede Wrap Strap Buckle C.1990-1991

We specialise in preowned luxury French brands. We source the rarest vintage pieces and each one in our collection has been carefully selected and curated so that we know each unique story and the original provenance behind each piece. All of our luxury branded items are 100% authentic, preowned and go through a very rigorous vetting process by our in-house team and experts. Please note that all of our luxury items are physically authenticated by experts and not by a virtual authentication platforms. All of our luxury items are delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity.

We sell vintage items in very good condition, however some may have some normal slight age related wear. The colours may differ slightly from actual product appearance due to differences in photographic lighting conditions – we do not retouch our photos. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional photos, videos and/or to visit our showroom to see any item before placing your order. Due to the rarity of our items, all sales are final and not eligible for return unless otherwise stated in the description.

You are welcome to pick-up/collect or try-on any items for sale online by visiting us in our showroom in Chelsea-King’s Road SW3 by Appointment Only. Please email, call, text or WhatsApp us to make an appointment. We ship very quickly by overnight delivery in the UK and we ship worldwide immediately. It could take up to 2-7 days depending on where you are located abroad – all shipments are fully tracked and insured. All purchases are packaged to a high standard with recycled materials. One of the strongest benefits of investing in vintage clothing-accessories is its eco-friendly status. Recycling and reusing pre-loved pieces reduce carbon emissions and preserve water, energy, and other resources and this is the reason Chelsea Vintage Couture is specialising in reselling vintage.

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