Acler Vondershire Heel in black velvet, pair front view with gold flower trim

Acler Vondershire Heel in black velvet, pair from behind showing sculpted heels

Acler Vondershire Heel in black velvet, pair from above showing gold flower trim

Acler

Acler Vondershire Heel, Black

Name: Acler Vondershire Heel, Black
Brand: Acler
SKU: ACL-VON-37
Price: 399.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$399.00

European shoe sizing. 37 is an AU 6, 38 an AU 7, 39 an AU 8, 40 an AU 9, 41 an AU 10. A guide.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

The heel flares as it comes down, so it meets the floor wider than it leaves the shoe. At 7.5 centimetres that gives the Vondershire a broader footing than a stiletto of the same height.

Acler cut the upper in black polyester velvet and laid a floral appliqué across the front. A slingback strap holds the heel. Velvet takes black deeper than leather can, because the pile absorbs the light a smooth surface would throw back.

It is the shoe we would put with the Montebello or the Gowrie. Both are black and both need something at the foot with more texture than leather.

On grass a stiletto sinks. A heel that widens toward the ground spreads the load across more of it and stays on top.

Spec

Polyester velvet upper
Floral appliqué across the front
Slingback
Sculptural flared heel, 7.5cm
European sizing

Fit. True to size. European sizing: 37 is an AU 6, 38 an AU 7, 39 an AU 8, 40 an AU 9, 41 an AU 10. A guide.

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Acler is an Adelaide label and cuts in Australian sizes, which are the same as UK sizes, so the number on the label is your Australian size. An Acler 8 is an AU and UK 8, a US 4 and an Italian 40. The measurements below are the house's own, in centimetres, taken from the body rather than the garment.

Size chart

AU / UK	US	Italy	Bust	Waist	Hip
6	2	38	81.5	64.5	91.5
8	4	40	84	67	94
10	6	42	89	72	99
12	8	44	94	77	104
14	10	46	99	82	109
16	12	48	104	87	114

Measurements in centimetres. Body measurements, not garment measurements. The house treats its chart as a general guide and notes that some styles fit differently.

Choosing between two sizes

Acler designs by draping, so the fit changes from style to style and each piece carries the house's own note on how it sits. Where a bodice is designed to be fitted, the house recommends sizing up if you are between sizes. Its model is 175cm and wears an AU 8. Acler also gives garment measurements for a particular piece on request. We are happy to measure any piece we hold.

How to measure

Bust: around the fullest part, tape level across the back.
Waist: around the narrowest part, usually just above the navel.
Hip: around the fullest part, feet together.

Shoes

Acler shoes are labelled in European sizes. Each pair carries its own size line. We can check a pair against your usual size before you order.

Caring for Acler

Leather shoes and boots: wipe with a soft cloth to lift dust. For marks, use a damp cloth with mild soap and let them air dry away from heat. Apply a leather protector before wearing and keep them out of prolonged sun and wet weather. Store them somewhere cool and dry and condition the leather now and then so it stays supple.

For clothing, follow the care label sewn into the piece.

Still not sure

We have handled these pieces and can tell you how a particular style sits against the chart. Write to us before you order, or come and try it in Red Hill. The full edit is in our Acler collection.

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