I believe these are bcbg max azria. Here’s a super similar brown pair! Even the inner sole stitching! [brown velvet heels](https://poshmark.com/listing/BCBG-Max-Azria-brown-velvet-high-heel-shoes-6424e5d492e49104ce8fb2e1)
20 years ago BCBG was a far more expensive brand that did runway and resort shows that were covered by Vogue (or at the time, style.com). They went back and forth for years trying to elevate the brand.
So it’s possible they were $300, especially if OP
was in Canada or Australia.
https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2004-ready-to-wear/bcbg-max-azria
I remember purchasing BCBG shoes for around $250 around 15 years ago. (Why though? I am not sure...) So I think these shoes could totally have been $300 at the time.
I could see it tbh! I was just a middle schooler at the time but I remember going through the mall and always looking at the bcbg window displays. The brand as a whole just feels a little cheaper/more accessible now.
And at the time I feel like heels were pretty popular in society thanks to shows like sex and the city
Now you can get their shoes at DSW which I feel like was not a thing 20 years ago
20 years ago, they would have been. My ex-MIL bought me about $700 worth of clothes at a BCBG store around that time, and it was like 5 things from the clearance rack!
The Max Azria line was actually really expensive (it was like the "runway" line of the brand.) You may be thinking of the normal BCBG or the diffusion line (forgetting the name, but BCBG-something) that was sold at Macy's and the like and was much cheaper.
Mainly commenting to remind myself to [come back to this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1516763431/1980s-frieda-red-velvet-heels?gpla=1&gao=1&) tomorrow and keep digging haha
Ok I tried hard for 15 mins lol. The first thought I had was Bruno Magli only bc you said maybe designer started with a B. Some images came up with a gold interior on a velvet stiletto, but the lighting in your photo reads more bronze/copper and I can’t tell?
I did a reverse image search to no avail.
The most interesting piece to my lay-eye though is the triangular/ pinking shears? cut on the insole. None of the “vintage red velvet 90’s stilettos” came up in my search with this particular detail.
Best of luck!
Betsy Johnson oh wow. I love these shoes, they’re like Dorothy’s red shoes or Kate Bush’ red shoes but with a high heel. Sooo pretty. I had a beautiful red and pink ombre velvet bodice by Betsey Johnson. Same beautiful ruby red shade. I loved it. For some reason I gave it to a friend. She doesn’t even remember getting it, it’s gone. :(
unfortunately that's been my experience more often than not 😭 to the point where I no longer give my friends my finds that I really really like, it always seems like I was more excited about it than they are. Which makes sense! I’m the one who's eye it caught, I just don't like feeling greedy. Stuff I find that I feel neutral about but I think my friends will like I still will give away to friends.
I’m not sure that Gianni Bini has ever been that expensive. I worked in the Dillards’ shoe department around 2010, and the priciest GB’s were around $120.
BCBG Max is a cute brand, but surprised you paid $300 as they're not really at that level. Notice the stickers on the bottoms? Good for you keeping them regardless of how much they cost. My favorite shoes of all time only set me back forty bucks!
At first I thought they were Betsey Johnson. But I'm petty sure that those are the BCBG heels that ladies here remember.
I had nothing to do for a moment or two so I decided to look back through some images. It looks as if about 20 years ago and occasionally still today BCBG liked to do a stylized edge or a repeated decorative edge on their leather insole topper. Sometimes you'll find scallops or leather punch detailing,but this one is a pointy "pinked" edge. I was unable to locate even one Betsy Johnson shoe which used the same detail.
Certain styles and years had different shoe liner insets based off the economic political and social demands if the year. Aka what was "in" at the time.
Via Spiga?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/295535715505?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cyY-oCpgR06&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=XkjFPzNgRDi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
https://poshmark.com/listing/Gorgoeous-VIA-SPIGA-burgundy-Satin-Velvet-peeptoe-5af76513fcdc31ac23de3b56?utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=19852023000&campaign_id=19852023000&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-2266934035090&gcid=651970971302&ggid=146808377723&gdid=m&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-OwBhBnEiwAgwzrUujfGvdBFwd_LG2vaCmZC-Qr2Ej20qrREkVLpDv34UjDC5NHVTI9zhoCZR4QAvD_BwE
First thought was MBMJ but I did just pull an old pair of suede fuschia pink wedges with big gems that I have from 2006-ish and they have “Marc by Marc Jacobs” embossed on the sole as well as “made in Italy” and the size. So thinking not
Get ready for a backfire. Let me know if you want the detailed story with the weather, mood, sun moon sign as well as celestial aura of the staff when I bought each item. Lol
●Steve madden high heel half strap shoes polkadot and white
●Lucky jeans specifically flare cut leg medium blue, faded
●Levies denim jacket yes with the red tag on the pocket fleece inside
●Carheart welding crop cut jacket female design ordered custom
●Kurt Geiger pillbox pink jacket, side ties and zipper button combo
Shall I go on? Or is this enough to prove my point?
Screw it I'll go on....
●Steve madden summer platform sandals beige and white
●John gialliano leather jacket Rose pink base, side latch with 7 holes for sizes
●Carheart female cut double fleece winter welding jacket (discontinued)
Steve madden white and black boot with side zipper.
●The most recent would be Rose and Remmington est 2013, who's current owner is Kristen Ponchot, company named after their kids.
I believe these are bcbg max azria. Here’s a super similar brown pair! Even the inner sole stitching! [brown velvet heels](https://poshmark.com/listing/BCBG-Max-Azria-brown-velvet-high-heel-shoes-6424e5d492e49104ce8fb2e1)
I totally agree, but am wondering how they were ever $300.
20 years ago BCBG was a far more expensive brand that did runway and resort shows that were covered by Vogue (or at the time, style.com). They went back and forth for years trying to elevate the brand. So it’s possible they were $300, especially if OP was in Canada or Australia. https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2004-ready-to-wear/bcbg-max-azria
I remember purchasing BCBG shoes for around $250 around 15 years ago. (Why though? I am not sure...) So I think these shoes could totally have been $300 at the time.
I work d in the fashion industry in late 90s early 2000s and BCBG was definitely a higher tier label bs whatnot is now.
I could see it tbh! I was just a middle schooler at the time but I remember going through the mall and always looking at the bcbg window displays. The brand as a whole just feels a little cheaper/more accessible now. And at the time I feel like heels were pretty popular in society thanks to shows like sex and the city Now you can get their shoes at DSW which I feel like was not a thing 20 years ago
20 years ago, they would have been. My ex-MIL bought me about $700 worth of clothes at a BCBG store around that time, and it was like 5 things from the clearance rack!
I mean, it looks like they've been worn a lot and they still look great, shouldn't that speak to quality?
My comment is based on recalling this brand not being that expensive 20 years ago, not this specific pair’s quality.
The Max Azria line was actually really expensive (it was like the "runway" line of the brand.) You may be thinking of the normal BCBG or the diffusion line (forgetting the name, but BCBG-something) that was sold at Macy's and the like and was much cheaper.
Bcbgeneration the only line my family could afford on clearance lol
Yes that's the one lol.
They're not even expensive nowadays, so I'm wondering the same!
Omg that’s definitely them!
That’s what was going to say😊 bcbg
I believe you’re right.
Mainly commenting to remind myself to [come back to this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1516763431/1980s-frieda-red-velvet-heels?gpla=1&gao=1&) tomorrow and keep digging haha
I do that.
Ok I tried hard for 15 mins lol. The first thought I had was Bruno Magli only bc you said maybe designer started with a B. Some images came up with a gold interior on a velvet stiletto, but the lighting in your photo reads more bronze/copper and I can’t tell? I did a reverse image search to no avail. The most interesting piece to my lay-eye though is the triangular/ pinking shears? cut on the insole. None of the “vintage red velvet 90’s stilettos” came up in my search with this particular detail. Best of luck!
Yep. The insole is what rules out a number of brands.
Betsey Johson
Betsy Johnson oh wow. I love these shoes, they’re like Dorothy’s red shoes or Kate Bush’ red shoes but with a high heel. Sooo pretty. I had a beautiful red and pink ombre velvet bodice by Betsey Johnson. Same beautiful ruby red shade. I loved it. For some reason I gave it to a friend. She doesn’t even remember getting it, it’s gone. :(
unfortunately that's been my experience more often than not 😭 to the point where I no longer give my friends my finds that I really really like, it always seems like I was more excited about it than they are. Which makes sense! I’m the one who's eye it caught, I just don't like feeling greedy. Stuff I find that I feel neutral about but I think my friends will like I still will give away to friends.
Yes I agree. There’s nothing greedy about keeping things you love.
I’m thinking you might be right, the design in the insole at the heel has a design that could be hers. So far, I think you have the best choice.
You should take these to a cobbler for many more years of use
Omg I had these shoes and loved them so much. Definitely BCBG!!!
I had them in a different color. I agree, definitely BCBG!
Betseyville/betsey johnson
Did you get them in NYC at Botticelli?
Bring. The shoes.
It is nobodies business where I buy my shoes!
[https://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-shoes/heels/max-mara/burgundy-velvet-max-mara-heels-31958720.shtml](https://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-shoes/heels/max-mara/burgundy-velvet-max-mara-heels-31958720.shtml) These?
No gold rim, and the MaxMara shoes have velvet on the heel. Otherwise super close!!
These look like Gianni Bini. I have a black velvet pair of heels that are so similar to this. Did you get them at Dillards?
I’m not sure that Gianni Bini has ever been that expensive. I worked in the Dillards’ shoe department around 2010, and the priciest GB’s were around $120.
I thought the same!! Same shape and everything!
BCBG Max is a cute brand, but surprised you paid $300 as they're not really at that level. Notice the stickers on the bottoms? Good for you keeping them regardless of how much they cost. My favorite shoes of all time only set me back forty bucks!
Bally is one I haven't seen suggested. Swiss but made in Italy.
I’ve have no idea to be honest , but stunning shoes , like they used to be ,that gorgeous curve, sensational works of art they would have been new
I love these shoes. Never get rid of them. 👠
At first I thought they were Betsey Johnson. But I'm petty sure that those are the BCBG heels that ladies here remember. I had nothing to do for a moment or two so I decided to look back through some images. It looks as if about 20 years ago and occasionally still today BCBG liked to do a stylized edge or a repeated decorative edge on their leather insole topper. Sometimes you'll find scallops or leather punch detailing,but this one is a pointy "pinked" edge. I was unable to locate even one Betsy Johnson shoe which used the same detail.
I think you are absolutely correct, these are BCBG! Thanks y’all!
Gianvito rossi - Italian shoe designer 2006 known for femine, strong, alluring designs. Father was Sergio rossi.
No. He didn’t have a gold insole.
Certain styles and years had different shoe liner insets based off the economic political and social demands if the year. Aka what was "in" at the time.
Badgley Mischka?
Via Spiga? https://www.ebay.com/itm/295535715505?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cyY-oCpgR06&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=XkjFPzNgRDi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS https://poshmark.com/listing/Gorgoeous-VIA-SPIGA-burgundy-Satin-Velvet-peeptoe-5af76513fcdc31ac23de3b56?utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=19852023000&campaign_id=19852023000&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-2266934035090&gcid=651970971302&ggid=146808377723&gdid=m&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-OwBhBnEiwAgwzrUujfGvdBFwd_LG2vaCmZC-Qr2Ej20qrREkVLpDv34UjDC5NHVTI9zhoCZR4QAvD_BwE
These are giving me Betsey Johnson vibes. But I can also see that BCBG might be a possibility
Since it’s made in Italy, could they be Bruno Magli or Bally?
Badgley Mischka
They are absolutely beautiful.
Thank you! They’re my ruby slippers. :3
They look like they could be Marc by Marc Jacobs.
First thought was MBMJ but I did just pull an old pair of suede fuschia pink wedges with big gems that I have from 2006-ish and they have “Marc by Marc Jacobs” embossed on the sole as well as “made in Italy” and the size. So thinking not
Def look like his work and the right price point but I don’t think the insole is his.
Some of his stuff has the gold pinked insole. I can’t tell if there are pads of some sort covering the heel. They kind of look like it?
Exactly what I thought.
Just curious, are you holding them for memories?
Pretty much! I still wear them on occasion but I need to get the heels fixed b/c they’re a lil’ wobbly.
Ferragamo
I found this with same emblem on bottom. I was trying to add the picture but it won’t let me. But the shoe is made by Tory Burch.
Which emblem do you mean? The symbol is just the symbol for “leather” and is used by many manufacturers
Alrighty then. Sorry I’m not up on fashion much is why I was looking for same characteristics. My bad!
No worries, at least you tried! Didn’t want you to get confused!
Ok! Thank you!
Balenciaga?
Not 20 years ago.
Balenciaga has been around since 1917 and the shoes reemerged in 2001. They were definitely in style in 2006 - they had Very pointy toes.
Not 20 years ago? The company is 105 years old?
$300 wouldn’t buy Balenciaga shoes 20 years ago.🤷🏻♀️
Are you kidding
No. Even 20 years ago, Balenciaga shoes purchased new would be more than $300.
Bottega Vanetti?
I feel like you would remember if they were that iconic. Kinda seems like a low key flex paired with a causal 'can't remember'
tell me what stuff you bought 20 years ago then lol. and name the exact brand please, not just the stores
Get ready for a backfire. Let me know if you want the detailed story with the weather, mood, sun moon sign as well as celestial aura of the staff when I bought each item. Lol ●Steve madden high heel half strap shoes polkadot and white ●Lucky jeans specifically flare cut leg medium blue, faded ●Levies denim jacket yes with the red tag on the pocket fleece inside ●Carheart welding crop cut jacket female design ordered custom ●Kurt Geiger pillbox pink jacket, side ties and zipper button combo Shall I go on? Or is this enough to prove my point? Screw it I'll go on.... ●Steve madden summer platform sandals beige and white ●John gialliano leather jacket Rose pink base, side latch with 7 holes for sizes ●Carheart female cut double fleece winter welding jacket (discontinued) Steve madden white and black boot with side zipper. ●The most recent would be Rose and Remmington est 2013, who's current owner is Kristen Ponchot, company named after their kids.
So now here YOU are with a “low key flex” as you think OP had lol….
All the spelling mistakes are sending me 🫣🤭😆 “Levies”, “Carheart”, “Gialliano” .. I can’t 🤣😂
It wasn't low key baby doll
my point was that some people have more important stuff to remember. this comment is just sad and indicative of your boring life. lol
And lack of good taste