• Prada Gaufré 2006 Launch Collection Ballet Flats – black quilted patent leather with signature gaufré texture, round toe, multicolour red and green tartan plaid bow detail at toe, matching tartan fabric lining, Prada logo insole, rubber sole, dark academia archival collector piece, flat lay product shot
  • makro Prada Gaufré 2006 Launch Collection Ballet Flats – black quilted patent leather with signature gaufré texture, round toe, multicolour red and green tartan plaid bow detail at toe, matching tartan fabric lining, Prada logo insole, rubber sole, dark academia archival collector piece, flat lay product shot
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Prada Gaufre Ballerinas 2006 Launch Collection Patent Leather Tartan Bow Rare Archive Condition Dark Academia & Gossip Girl Style EU 38.5

Prada Gaufre Ballerinas 2006 Launch Collection Patent Leather Tartan Bow Rare Archive Condition Dark Academia & Gossip Girl Style EU 38.5

$570.00 NZD
$570.00 NZD
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Discover a pristine piece of fashion history. These Prada "Vernice Gaufre" ballerinas are a rare find from the 2006 collection era, the year Prada introduced their iconic gathered patent leather technique.

Combining the rebellious "Indie Sleaze" vibe with high-end "Dark Academia" aesthetics, these flats feature a glossy black quilted body and a statement tartan (plaid) bow with the signature metal logo. A true collector's item that perfectly captures the golden era of Gossip Girl fashion.

Features:

Collection: 2006 Era (Gaufre Launch) – True Vintage

Style: Quilted Patent Leather (Vernice Gaufre)

Detail: Oversized tartan/plaid ribbon with silver-tone Prada lettering.

Size: EU 38.5 (Fits true to size / elegant narrow fit).

Made in Italy

Condition Report (Excellent / Mint): These shoes have been preserved in an archival collection and were very rarely worn.

Soles: Hardly any abrasion; the original texture is still clearly visible (see photos).

Upper: The patent leather is in fantastic condition with no cracks, no sticky residue, and no tears.

Interior: Clean and well-kept.

Overall: An exceptional example for a shoe of this era.

Included: Comes with the original Prada dust bag.

Measurements:

Insole Length: approx. 24.5cm

Ball Width: 7.5 cm (Flat heel)

Low stock: 1 left

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