Are these timeless?

[NutellaEllaElla]

Firstly, I love love love this so please don't shit on them if they're not your style. Would you say the patent leather are more timeless than the textured fabric? Also, are the lower heels less nice?

https://assets.christiandior.com/is/image/diorprod/KCC201TFLS900_SBG_E02-2?$r9x10_raw$&crop=0,0,4000,5000&wid=1440&hei=1557&scale=0.7784&bfc=on&qlt=85

https://assets.christiandior.com/is/image/diorprod/KCC201VNRS900_SBG_E02-2?$r9x10_raw$&crop=0,0,4000,5000&wid=1440&hei=1557&scale=0.7784&bfc=on&qlt=85

https://www.dior.com/en_gb/fashion/products/KCC200TFL_S900

I think the 2 high heeled ones can be made timeless by swapping the branded ribbon for a plain black or white ribbon.

I dislike the obvious branding, To me, timeless means more the quiet luxury aesthetic - high quality materials and design, minimal or no branding visible. I know Meghan is controversial on Mumsnet, but in my opinion her style is timeless and an example of quiet luxury.

OP also specifically asked that people didn't shit on them, so don't pretend you were acting in line with what the OP asked.

Anyway in answer to your question OP- I'd go with patent!

I wouldn’t consider anything with such obvious branding timeless, however I wouldn’t focus too much on that if you really love them. Going against the grain, I much prefer the first pair linked out of the three.

The heel looks too ‘on trend’ IMO for these to be true classics and I could imagine the fabric strap becoming discoloured by eg. suncream, fake tan, rainwater! But they are all lovely shoes and if you like them and can afford them, why not?

Yet those people who haven’t got £800 to spend on designer stuff, or who choose to spend their cash on something else instead, are equally within their rights to be in these threads and offer opinions. Style doesn’t have to mean fashion, and people are allowed to talk about clothes even if you don’t think they’re fashionable or even stylish. Most people don’t shop at the big fashion houses, and even those who do, don’t automatically achieve style, however much money they might spend.

Are they timeless? No. They're fun, a bit 80s and kitsch, in a cute way. I don't think you'll wear them nearly as much as you think you will, but if you can afford to then why not but something you love.

I don't think they are timeless. I would buy some Louboutins instead

The OP didn't mention wanting to look classic or elegant so I'm not sure why you've even mentioned that. They like the three styles and want to choose between them. No need for spiteful comments. You've made your self look like a very bitter and nasty individual.

I like them and they make me smile. But I’m not sure about timeless- I think the branding is done quite wittily but I’d go for something subtler if you want shoes to have forever. These seem more
like the ones you’d get as your 18th pair of Dior heels not your first, if that makes sense.

Having said that, I can see that this approach is the one that has us all buying sensible navy blazers etc when we’d rather have orange and then wondering while we feel drab, so do just ignore if you love them.

I agree with this. I think a plain strap would be timeless, but the branding will date.

I love the fabric ones, not as keen on patent and would go for lower heel as more wearable.
Whichever ones you get, enjoy them!

OP I saw these in store last week and was immediately taken with them too. They look far more elegant IRL. FWIW, I don't particularly care for the shape of the lower heel. I think they will date very quickly and definitely not classic. They also looked like they would be awkward to walk in, despite the low heel height. Either of the high heel versions are nice and I agree with someone upthread who suggested that you could swap out the ribbon for a plain colour to ring the changes but personally I don't see the issue with wearing them with the original ribbon. All that matters is that you love them and feel like you will get your money's worth from them :)

If everyone wore the clothes they loved, 'timeless' is unimportant.
I wear clothes I bought 30 years ago, to me, they are timeless...and often better made and classier than clothes you can buy today.
Obviously that's my opinion, and that's the one that counts.

I'm reconsidering what I said about the ribbons meaning the shoes can't be timeless.

As someone pointed out "timeless" isn't a synonym for "classic" and "elegant" [and tbh the last thread about" how to look polished " made me think" classic" and "elegant" can be synonyms for "boring" and "bland"]

They look lovely and black and white is fairly timeless non?

Thanks everyone, I think I’ve decided that I don’t care about the timeless thing. I like them because they’re fun. I can buy plain black patent leather shoes of fine quality for much cheaper elsewhere so to splash out on something so plain doesn’t make sense to me, and it wouldn’t delight me like these do.

I’d also remind everyone that you don’t know the circumstances of posters like me. These could be my 14th pair of designer shoes. Or my first. Could be a treat because I’m going through a health crisis, or a milestone birthday. Anyway, I’m sure I’ll never ask strangers on the internet for their opinion again because some can’t help but be negative for reasons known only to themselves. It did help me crystallise that I do not care though, so thanks for that 😁

Good for you OP!

I have a pair of completely impractical gold Gucci platforms which I love. If I’d posted them on here when I bought them years back theyd have been pulled to pieces I’m sure. But the style & beauty board on MN really isn’t the place to ask about these things considering the epitome of style seems to be shapeless sacks from Toast and the like (sorry Toast lovers!)

Still wearing the gold guccis several years later - “timeless” really isn’t that important to me! I’d much rather my friends be like “wow, I fucking LOVE your shoes”! 😂

The heels on the lower ones aren't timeless. The higher ones are more timeless but I remember the Gucci watches on straps. Not sure they'll age well with the DIOR ribbon. Beautiful shape to the shoes though.

@NutellaEllaElla I’m so happy for you that you’re trusting your heart. And as you articulated beautifully, we never know what people are going through, their circumstances etc. Sometimes you just want to share a little excitement and joy about a beautiful thing. Don’t let the negativity stop you from doing so again.

Funnily enough, like @Oopsylazy I also have a pair of gold Gucci shoes. It took me years to pluck up the courage to buy them for fear of what others might think or if I would actually get to wear them often enough to justify. But every time I wear them I feel bloody fabulous! They are bold and beautiful and I wear with everything. So buy the shoes, wear them with joy!

They are very fun and you should get them OP. IMO almost nothing is timeless, things change and so do we. Enjoy them!

The shoes are lovely the Dior logo not so much.

Not with the ribbons showing the name.

Looks trashy.

I live a lifestyle where I never wear shoes like that and I don’t have any designer labels.
However. I do like the fabric lower heel one and hope you don’t get the ribbon dirty .
They’d look good with a pair of plain slim leg trousers or a LBD