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Made with supple leather that beautifully hugs the ankle and foot, the sophisticated ankle A classic silhouette with modern elegance

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This article was originally published June 24, 2015 and was updated most recently on October 21, 2023

Though it seems Vivian is the proud owner of many great secondhand finds, she says her most treasured items are two original foil fairy works from the 1970s by Michelle Emblem. They look wondrous and they're estimated to be worth around $2,000 each