Perfect Basics: The Pinnacle of Luxury

For me, perfect basics are the pinnacle of luxury. Simple, classic, and versatile, they are not only breathtaking, but always a good investment. They complement a vast range of ensembles, carry you through au moins three seasons, and can typically be recycled at a later date due to their original exquisiteness.

Now, part of the reason they are so special is that they are indeed a rarity. We are not talking about the ubiquitous Delman flats. Rather, we are talking about camel lizard Lanvin ballerines or the Louboutin Clichy. Those who live outside of major fashion locales don't have access to them unless they are able to nab them before they sell out on monamoore.com. And if one does happen to live in, say, New York, scoring a pair may require some searching. Even Jeffrey or Barneys may not carry the exact shoe you are looking for.

Finally, perfect basics are often quite expensive. However, they offer a higher level of utility than many alternatives at similar prices.

How to choose the perfect basic:

- Color: The key word is versatility. For shoes or bags, you'll want to go with black, white, camel, beige, a rosy beige, or possibly brown. The Lanvin ballerine has an absolutely gorgeous line, but how often could you really wear the turquoise patent leather version?

- Line: The line must be absolutely perfect.

- Simplicity: Embellishment almost always becomes tired. Also, small touches like the black trim featured on many an S/S '06 Prada shoe can become dated in a season.

TOP: Lanvin flats, Louboutin Decollete

LEFT: Kate Moss rocks her black patent leather Lanvin flats.

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