Making The Iconic Chanel Slingback From Start to Finish | Every Step to Make | Vogue France

Vogue France heads to Milan and the Italian luxury factory of Roveda, in this new episode of Every Step to Make. This series opens the doors to the workshops of fashion artisans and reveals all the steps required to create an iconic piece. In episode three, we explore the legendary sling back shoes, which are entirely covered with rhinestones. The history of this accessory goes as far back as 1957, when Mademoiselle Chanel decided to add an extra touch to a woman's look by creating these two-tone strappy shoes, with a real graphic trick: the beige lengthens the leg while the black shortens the foot. Mademoiselle Chanel even used to say; "They are the last point of elegance." ! Fast-forward to spring-summer 2023 and Virginie Viard has redesigned them in shine, all in rhinestones. An original touch, which is revealed thanks to the know-how of these Italian craftsmen... Director & Director of Photography: Simon Meheust - Tsygan et Dezik Producer: Amaury Delcambre Recording & Sound Design: Hubert Rey-Grange 2e Camera Operator: Isaac Mazeran Post producer: Agathe Romain Editor: Robinson Doumbouya - Tsygan et Dezik Sound Design: Simon Meheust - Tsygan et Dezik, Motion Design: Gabriel Delmas Motion Design Assistant: Hannae Khennoussi Video Development: Louise des Ligneris Production Lead: Stéphanie Amaya Video Operations Manager: Axelle de Benedittis Head of Video: Thomas Leroy Head of Editorial Content: Eugénie Trochu Thanks to Roveda and Chanel #everyste