With a talent for creating “intricate and seducing shoes,” cordwainer Francesco Russo cut his teeth at Yves Saint Laurent and Sergio Rossi before launching his eponymous label in 2013. These alluring sandals are crafted from soft black suede with an angled snake panel at the front – the gold hue almost disappears against skin, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

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$ 1090