Making a statement is second nature to the house of Saint Laurent. With their insignia present on many of their signature pieces, the French luxury label has become a consistent force in the fashion world. If you're ever wondering what the next it girl is wearing, you can probably just direct your eyes to the "YSL" logos incorporated into her look.
Yves' initials can be found on a number of contemporary must-haves, with the sleek and compact Le 5 a 7 handbag being a good example. A designer shoe that the brand proudly puts at the forefront is the Opyum heel.
What Is the Saint Laurent Opyum Heel?
The Opyum heel is Saint Laurent's it shoe introduced in 2017. A plain stilt or block simply did not do for their line of heels, so the brand decided to shape it as their iconic logo. The piece borrows its name from their Opium fragrance, which was highly popular from the late '70s to the rest of the '80s.
The History of the Saint Laurent Opyum Heel
After succeeding Hedi Slimane's stint as creative director, Anthony Vaccarello took over and made his debut via the house's Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear presentation. Veering away from the traditional streamlined silhouettes and Parisian approach, his designs had a certain touch of irreverence to them, which was met positively by many. Teamed with plunging bustier tops, one-sleeved dresses, and boyfriend jeans were the Opyum heels, initially rendered in a glossy patent leather.
Stylistic notes from the '80s were prominent throughout the entire collection. The use of the sigil in the shoe was seen as a tribute of some sort to the logomania that was prevalent at that time. Fast forward to the 2020s, and the Opyum heel has become a solid addition to the wardrobes of fashion girls who have an appreciation for vintage style with a touch of edge.
How Much Are Saint Laurent Opyum Heels?
The Opyum heel is available in a bevy of styles. It can come as a slingback sandal, a pump, or even as an ankle boot. Depending on your preference or the occasion you plan to wear it to, you can choose from a variety of materials such as suede, patent leather, and crepe satin. What stays consistent among any piece is the undeniably sexy heel that lets everyone know where exactly you got your shoes from.
Opyum Sandal with Gold Heel, $1085 (approximately P60,071.02), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
Opyum Slingback Sandals in Glazed Leather, $1290 (approximately P71,396.34), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
Opyum Sandals in Smooth Leather in Real Beige, $1290 (approximately P71,396.34), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
Opyum Pumps in Patent Leather, P81,949, SAINT LAURENT, zalora.com
Opyum Booties in Suede and Rhinestone, $3950 (approximately P218,618.68), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
Opyum Sandals in Crepe Satin and Rhinestones, $1990 (approximately P110,138.54), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
Local Celebrities Wearing the Saint Laurent Opyum Heel
By now, it's evident that the Opyum heel is the quintessential evening shoe that can perfectly punctuate any classy ensemble. For pointers on how to style the piece, check out our local style stars' looks below.
1. Heart Evangelista
It's no surprise that global influencer Heart Evangelista has this stylish piece in her arsenal. On one of her trips abroad, she complements the black and gold tones of her wrap dress with a matching pair of Opyums.
2. Angelique Manto
Angelique Manto sure loves her all-black 'fits. To cap off her sleek leather dress OOTD, she reached for a Bottega Veneta Jodie and her Opyum heels. That hint of gold was just what her look needed!
3. Pia Wurtzbach
Black and gold seems to be a crowd-favorite color combo when styling a pair of Opyum heels. Pia Wurztbach attest to this, teaming her one-shoulder top and trousers with the metallic stilts.
4. Kim Chiu
Injecting some fun into her daytime ensemble, Kim Chiu wore her nudish Opyum heels with quirky coords and a "utensil" bag from Moschino.
5. Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo went down the minimalist route when donning her Saint Laurent shoes. She put on a black bodycon dress from Elan Wear, and wore a gold chain necklace from Tiffany & Co..
6. Bella Racelis
Bella Racelis recently took Paris by storm with her ultra-chic OOTDs, and one of them was this velvet cut-out dress that she rocked with—you guessed it—her Opyum heels.
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