Barbara Bui is a Parisian designer world-renowned for her high-end chic couture. She was born in Paris and studied linguistics in Sorbonne. As soon as she graduated, she opened a boutique named Kabuki that sold different brands. In 1988, she opened a shop carrying her own label. Two decades later, Barbara Bui has become an international luxury brand selling clothes, accessories, perfumes, and shoes. Critics have hailed the label as an interesting blend of street fashion, sexy silhouettes, and soft accents.

Her designs are fresh and modern yet classic at the same time. She knows how to add flair to every piece, creating romance and drama unique to her designs—this is Barbara Bui’s trademark in the fashion world. Like her haute couture, her shoes are very structured and sophisticated. One look and you’ll know that Bui shoes are made with precision and close attention to detail.

This season, Barbara Bui shoes combine the Victorian era with the future. They are characterized by black and white leather, mile-high chunky heels, lots of straps, and peek-a-boo silver accents. The shoes range from deceptively simple to spontaneously intricate, from classic and demure to flashy and seductive. Indeed, the Bui line is living up to its reputation of style and studied sophistication. If you’re looking for shoes that are out of the ordinary but not too crazy as to be completely un-wearable, Barbara Bui has what you need and more.

You can learn more about their collection at the official Barbara Bui company site.