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BrandThe Manual Review
ProjectThe Essentials
Pair of black pointed-toe stiletto thong sandals with green cabochon embellishments and thin straps on a plain white surface.

The Manual Review The Essentials 2026

Associated creatives

Juan Duque
Juan DuqueCreative Director
Nima Habibzadeh
Nima HabibzadehCreative Director
Esther Matilla
Esther MatillaFashion Editor/Stylist

Tags

black heeled sandalsblack sandalsheeled sandalspointed toe sandalspointed toe heelsstrappy sandalsthong sandalsalaia sandalsblack leather sandals

Description

A top-down studio shot features a pair of black Alaïa pointed-toe heeled sandals positioned symmetrically on a seamless white surface. The footwear design includes thin ankle-wrap cords, delicate thong-style toe straps, and prominent dark green cabochon stones mounted at the base of each vamp. Crisp gold-foil Alaïa Paris branding is visible on the pointed black footbeds. Soft, even lighting eliminates harsh shadows across the leather texture and glossy gemstone surfaces.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean, Minimalist

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Footwear

Color

Jet Black (90%)

Background

White Seamless, Residential Building

Context

Editorial