Smooth leather lace-up platform derbies – Imperial Women
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Pickup available at Imperial Fashion Lyon
Usually ready in 2 hours
Description
These women's smooth leather derbies play on a deep shade, the kind that warms up a winter outfit without weighing it down. Their shape borrows from the walking shoe: a stitched apron at the front, a shaft that wraps the instep, a thick chenille cord tied in a big bow. The lug platform sole lifts them by a few centimetres and gives them a bold, modern look.
They stand out best with sober pieces: tailored trousers that stop at the ankle, a mid-length faux-leather skirt, a short wrap coat. With raw denim and a ribbed sock they become the colour accent of the silhouette; with a knit dress they break the prim look and add character.
The smooth, slightly glossy leather can be nourished and takes on a fine patina over time. The inside is leather-lined, as is the insole, for a fit that shapes itself day after day. The lug rubber sole, 3 cm at the front and 5 cm at the heel, insulates from the cold ground and grips on wet cobblestones: a pair made for walking around town all day.
Produced and signed by Imperial Lyon as an exclusive, this model is only available in our boutiques and on our website. It is made in Italy, in an artisan workshop that assembles and stitches every pair.
Features
- Derby with stitched apron
- Chunky chenille cord lacing
- Lug platform sole, good grip
- Sizes 36 to 41
Composition
- Upper: smooth leather
- Lining: leather
- Insole: leather
- Sole: lug rubber
Measurements
- Heel height: 5 cm
- Sole thickness at the front: 3 cm
Care
- Polish from time to time with a matching shoe cream
- Let dry in the open air, away from any heat source
Made by
- Made in Italy in an artisan workshop
- Produced and signed by Imperial Lyon, exclusive model
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France : 6 € à domicile ou en point relais. Belgique : 10 €. Suisse et Union européenne : selon destination.
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Our pieces are Italian, and Italian clothing generally fits smaller than French clothing. An Italian 40 corresponds to a French 36, or a size S. Here are the benchmarks to help you choose the right size.
Size conversion
| Our size | France | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32 | 36 |
| XS | 34 | 38 |
| S | 36 | 40 |
| M | 38 | 42 |
| L | 40 | 44 |
| XL | 42 | 46 |
This conversion chart is a guide, not a rule: the same size fits differently in fluid crepe than it does in wool drape.
How to take your measurements
Measure yourself in your underwear, with the tape measure flat against your body, without pulling it tight or holding your breath. Get someone to help you if possible: self-taken measurements are often inaccurate.
- Chest measurement — at the fullest point, with the tape measure held horizontally across your back.
- Waist measurement — at your natural crease, just above your navel.
- Hip measurement — at the widest point, approximately twenty centimeters below your waist.
- Inseam — from the crotch to the bottom of the hem, along the inside of your leg. This is the useful length of a pair of trousers.
- Rise — from the crotch to the waistband. This determines whether trousers are high-waisted, mid-rise, or low-rise.
Reading the measurements on our product pages
On product pages that feature it, the Garment measurements button, located below the size selector, opens the model's measurement chart: the garment photographed laid flat with dimensions. Measurements are taken flat, with the fabric relaxed, for the size indicated at the bottom of the diagram.
A width under the arms of 50 cm corresponds to a total measurement of 100 cm: the garment is measured from one seam to the other, across a single layer. Remember to double it to compare with your own measurements. To move from one size to the next, count on a difference of approximately four centimeters flat across the bust, and two to three centimeters at the waist for bottoms.
Between two sizes
The Imperial suit is tailored without being tight: blazers, cocktail trousers, and tuxedos follow the lines of the body. Choose your usual size, and go up a size if you plan on wearing the jacket over a thick knit.
Oversized and palazzo cuts are ample by design: the volume is part of the model's aesthetic, it is not a matter of size. Choose your usual size, even if the piece looks large on the hanger.
If you are hesitating, choose the larger one: a piece that is too tight cannot be fixed, whereas a slightly large piece can be tailored. For a fluid piece, choose the smaller one, as the drape will be cleaner.
Are you a different size on top and bottom? This is the most common case, and it is precisely the advantage of buying pieces separately: a jacket in your top size, trousers in your bottom size. Our suits are put together piece by piece.
Fitting and alterations
An alteration service is available in our Lyon boutiques to adjust a length, take in a waist, or adapt a piece to your body shape. Trying on the garment remains the safest way to choose: pickup is free and your order is ready within two hours if the item is in the boutique. Our advisors are also happy to answer your sizing questions by phone.
