Inspired by Monsieur YSL's Private Apartment: The Saint Laurent SS27 Coiled Golden Snake Heels Became the Show's Most Eye-Catching Protagonists
Wearing bronze snake sculptures on your feet~
Summary
- A tribute to the master's personal collection: The heels are inspired by the bronze snake sculpture in Yves Saint Laurent's apartment on Rue de Babylone in Paris, transforming mythological imagery into a three-dimensional metal heel.
- Jeweled instep details: Featuring a delicate strap construction with exquisite jewels and metal ornaments set across the instep, it's like dressing the feet in fine jewelry.
- Perfect elongated lines: The design emphasizes the extension from the instep and ankle to the calf; combined with hand-assembled and hand-painted craftsmanship, it showcases the signature luxury and ultimate sexiness of YSL.
At every fashion week, one pair of shoes always manages to catch everyone’s eye in an instant. For the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the visual center of attention was undoubtedly the golden snake heel, which looked as though it had stepped straight out of a myth. Created by creative director Anthony Vaccarello and footwear designer Corrado De Biase, the piece highlights their sharp instinct for sexy silhouettes while combining the brand’s deep storytelling with sculptural art.
Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s private apartment collection
The shoe’s most iconic design is its three-dimensional heel. Its inspiration wasn’t pulled from thin air, but pays tribute to a piece in Yves Saint Laurent’s private collection at his Rue de Babylone apartment in Paris—a bronze snake sculpture. Drawing from this artifact and its ties to the myth of Eden, the design team translated the static sculpture into a 3D metal heel. The coiled golden snake extends along the heel, with light bouncing off the bold, hand-painted metal. As models walked, the shoes projected a luxurious tension, making them look like miniature works of art worn on the feet.
Fine jewelry on the instep
Beyond the striking snake heel, the front details are just as thoughtful. The shoe features incredibly delicate straps, inlaid with fine jewelry and metal hardware across the instep to draw the eye to the foot and ankle. The design makes the feet appear to be wearing fine jewelry while visually lengthening the calf, capturing Saint Laurent’s signature mix of intense sexiness and cool glamour.
Each shoe underwent a hand-painted design and handcrafted production process, fully capturing YSL’s classic gold theme. For fashion lovers who prefer sharp silhouettes and unique shapes, these heels pair archival art with modern craftsmanship, making them a standout collectible from the SS27 runway.
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