EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER.COM. The inspiration behind Jennifer Chamandi's 'eye of the needle' detail is derived from the French word for stiletto, talon aiguille , which translates to needle heel. Each shoe is threaded with a slender detachable strap through a gold teardrop-shaped cutout. This 'Vittorio' pair has been handmade in Italy from leopard-print calf hair and beige patent-leather.