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Christian Dior Gaucho Heels Fall/Winter 2006 Cork Wedge
4.9(178)
Condition 3.5/5 · Excellent
97.2% positive · 178 sales

Christian Dior Gaucho Heels Fall/Winter 2006 Cork Wedge

$498.00

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This Christian Dior sandal comes from John Galliano's Fall/Winter 2006 Gaucho collection, presented at the Musee Rodin in Paris and widely regarded as one of Galliano's defining Dior runway moments. Crafted in ivory cream leather, the strappy sandal features laser-cut diamond and four-point star perforations across the upper straps, set on a natural cork wedge base true to the collection's South American espadrille references.

The back heel panel is leather-wrapped with hand-tooled geometric lattice and diamond etching, drawing directly from Argentine saddle-making tradition, and bordered with gunmetal floral stud embellishment. The collection's most recognisable signature, a large Dior gold coin medallion charm, sits at the ankle strap buckle on both shoes. Every construction detail ties back to Galliano's gaucho narrative, from the tooled leather to the cork wedge, making this a genuine piece of documented Dior runway history rather than a simple resort sandal.

Sized EU 35.5, this corresponds to a US 5.5 and UK 3, with a 4 inch wedge height and an effective heel rise of approximately 3.5 inches. The fit runs true to European sizing, slightly narrow through the toe.

Key Features & Details

  • Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano
  • Collection: Gaucho, Fall/Winter 2006
  • Style: cork wedge strappy sandal
  • Colour: ivory cream
  • Upper material: leather with laser-cut diamond and star perforations
  • Heel panel: hand-tooled geometric leather with gunmetal stud trim
  • Signature detail: Dior gold coin medallion charm at ankle buckle
  • Insole: Christian Dior branded leather
  • Country of origin: Italy
  • Size: EU 35.5 / US 5.5 / UK 3
  • Wedge height: 4 inches, effective heel rise approximately 3.5 inches

Why You'll Love It

  • Documented piece from one of Galliano's most celebrated Dior runway collections
  • Coin medallion charm intact and secured on both shoes
  • Hand-tooled leather heel panel shows genuine couture-level craftsmanship
  • Cork wedge remains structurally solid with no separation
  • A true archival find for serious Dior and Galliano collectors

A Note on Condition

One small gunmetal stud is missing from the back right heel panel, barely noticeable when worn. All leather straps remain supple and fully intact with no cracking or splitting, and the coin medallion charm and ankle buckle hardware are present and functioning correctly on both shoes.

Condition & Disclaimer

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