La Pékinoise

The flat that makes cloth feel considered. La Pékinoise is a women’s traditional embroidered cloth flat shoe — the shoe that takes the most artisanal construction in the everyday wardrobe and builds it into a silhouette that is grounded, considered, and entirely distinctive. In plain and butterfly embroidery styles. In Sable, Rouge, Noir, Sable Brodé, Noir Brodé, or Brun Brodé. Sizes 35–41. The flat for the woman who understands that the most powerful everyday shoe is the one that wears its cloth construction with quiet authority, carries its embroidery with considered craft, and sits close to the ground with the most effortless silhouette in the collection.

Cloth upper. Rubber sole. Flat heel. Low-cut vamp. Sewing line detail. Plain & butterfly embroidery styles. Six colourways. Seven sizes.

Design & Details

• Upper: Cloth — the defining material decision of La Pékinoise; the cloth upper is the artisanal decision that gives La Pékinoise its entire tactile identity, the traditional material of the Beijing cloth shoe that is simultaneously lightweight, breathable, and entirely considered, making La Pékinoise the most artisanally grounded flat in the Maison Sole collection
• Embroidery: Plain & butterfly — the craft decision that gives La Pékinoise its two distinct identities; the plain style is the most clean and most immediately versatile expression, while the butterfly embroidery style is the most distinctive and most immediately editorial expression, the hand-detailed butterfly motif that transforms the cloth flat into a considered artisan statement
• Sole: Rubber — the durability decision that makes La Pékinoise the most practical artisan flat for extended daily wear on all surfaces; the injection-moulded rubber sole provides grip and cushioning without compromising the lightweight character of the cloth upper
• Heel: Flat — the comfort decision that makes La Pékinoise the most wearable everyday flat; the flat heel allows the foot to sit naturally and move freely from morning to evening without fatigue
• Vamp: Low-cut — the silhouette decision that gives La Pékinoise its elegant, open character; the low-cut vamp elongates the foot and gives La Pékinoise a lightness that makes the cloth surface and embroidery most visible and most considered
• Detail: Sewing line — the construction detail that gives La Pékinoise its structured, considered character; the visible sewing line is the artisanal mark of the traditional Beijing cloth shoe construction
• Available in: Sable | Rouge | Noir (plain) | Sable Brodé | Noir Brodé | Brun Brodé (butterfly embroidery)
• Sizes: 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41

The Two Styles

La Pékinoise Plain — the most clean and most immediately versatile expression of La Pékinoise. The plain style is the cloth flat in its most essential form — the cloth upper without embroidery, the sewing line detail as the sole decorative element, the most considered and most immediately wearable expression of the traditional Beijing cloth shoe silhouette. Available in Sable, Rouge, and Noir.

La Pékinoise Brodée — the most distinctive and most immediately editorial expression of La Pékinoise. The butterfly embroidery style is the cloth flat in its most artisanal form — the butterfly motif embroidered onto the cloth upper, the hand-detailed craft element that transforms the everyday flat into a considered artisan statement. The butterfly embroidery is the design decision that gives La Pékinoise Brodée its entire character, the motif that makes the cloth flat feel designed and intentional. Available in Sable Brodé, Noir Brodé, and Brun Brodé.

The Colour Story

Sable — the most warm and most immediately versatile expression of La Pékinoise Plain. The warm, sandy khaki tone gives La Pékinoise a softness and versatility that makes it the most considered neutral flat for all occasions. Pairs with white, cream, camel, and black for a palette that is warm, tonal, and entirely effortless.

Rouge — the most bold and most immediately joyful expression of La Pékinoise Plain. The rich, warm red gives La Pékinoise a vibrancy and energy that makes it the most immediately distinctive plain flat in the collection. Pairs with black, white, and navy for a palette that is bold, warm, and entirely fearless.

Noir — the most authoritative expression of La Pékinoise Plain. The clean, dark tone gives La Pékinoise a depth and authority that makes it the most versatile everyday flat for all occasions. Pairs with everything for a flat that is always considered and always appropriate.

Sable Brodé — the most warm and most immediately refined expression of La Pékinoise Brodée. The warm, sandy khaki ground makes the butterfly embroidery feel most warm and most immediately considered — the embroidery sits against the sable ground with a softness and refinement that makes Sable Brodé the most elegant butterfly embroidery colourway.

Noir Brodé — the most graphic and most immediately striking expression of La Pékinoise Brodée. The dark ground makes the butterfly embroidery feel most graphic and most immediately visible — the embroidery sits against the noir ground with a contrast and definition that makes Noir Brodé the most immediately commanding butterfly embroidery colourway.

Brun Brodé — the most warm and most immediately rich expression of La Pékinoise Brodée. The warm brown ground makes the butterfly embroidery feel most warm and most immediately considered — the embroidery sits against the brun ground with a depth and warmth that makes Brun Brodé the most considered and most seasonally rich butterfly embroidery colourway.

Styling Note

Wear La Pékinoise with wide-leg linen trousers or a flowing midi dress for the most considered casual combination — the cloth upper and flat heel create a shoe that is grounded, artisanal, and entirely appropriate for a warm-weather daily occasion. Style with shorts or a casual skirt for the most relaxed combination that lets the cloth flat be the effortless, considered focal point at the foot. The plain styles pair with everything for the most versatile daily flat; the butterfly embroidery styles pair with solid colours to let the embroidery be the most visible and most immediately considered detail. La Pékinoise is the flat that wears its cloth with quiet authority — and its butterfly with considered joy.

Size Guide

Available in EU sizes 35–41. Sizing runs true to EU standard. If between sizes, size up for the most comfortable fit for extended daily wear in a flat silhouette.

Care Instructions

• The cloth upper should be kept dry where possible — avoid wearing in heavy rain or wet conditions as the cloth material can absorb moisture and take time to dry
• For light dust or surface marks, gently brush the cloth upper with a soft dry brush in the direction of the weave — avoid rubbing against the weave direction
• For the butterfly embroidery styles, handle the embroidered area with particular care — avoid snagging the embroidery threads on rough surfaces or jewellery
• For deeper cleaning, spot clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap — test on a small area first and allow to air dry completely before wearing
• Allow to air dry naturally away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve the colour, particularly for the Rouge colourway which can fade with prolonged sun exposure
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the colour and cloth construction during storage