YSL Dakota Slingback Pumps In Leopard Silk Muslin
The Dakota Slingback Pump is one of the more expressive, dressed-up silhouettes in the Saint Laurent range — a heeled court shoe built around classic slingback proportions and finished in leopard-print silk muslin for a bolder, more statement-leaning take on the dressed-up court shoe. It captures the glamorous, occasion-driven side of the maison's design language, drawing on one of the most enduring print codes in the Saint Laurent footwear range.
This iteration is crafted in silk muslin, a textile prized for its lightweight feel, soft drape, and refined hand. Muslin is one of the most delicate fabrics used in luxury construction — it sits softly across the foot, holding shape while preserving the lightness that defines the design. The silk finish lends the surface a subtle natural sheen, catching light gently across the upper without tipping into overt shine.
The leopard print is rendered across the silk with the precision the maison is known for. Leopard has long been one of Saint Laurent's signature codes — a print that sits at the heart of the brand's more dressed-up, evening-leaning identity, dating back to founder Yves Saint Laurent's affinity for animal motifs and his ability to translate them into luxury wardrobe staples. The pattern reads as bold and expressive while staying anchored in the maison's restrained, considered approach to print.
The silhouette is built on classic slingback proportions: a sharply tapered toe, a clean low-cut topline that elongates the foot, and a slim slingback strap that wraps around the heel and holds the shoe securely in place. The strap fastens with a fine buckle or elasticated detail, depending on the iteration, keeping the lines clean and uninterrupted. The heel sits at a refined evening height, delivering an elegant pitch without tipping into excess.
The proportions are deliberately balanced — architectural in cut, expressive in finish, and designed to translate across formal eveningwear, occasion dressing, and more polished day looks. House detailing is kept restrained, letting the print and silhouette lead.
Inside, smooth leather lining and a cushioned insole give a polished, comfortable feel underfoot. The outsole is finished cleanly in matching tones, with discreet branding kept understated.
A more expressive piece in the Saint Laurent range — refined in proportion, bold in pattern, and built around one of the maison's most enduring evening codes.
Aveylia footwear follows the standard European women's size scale. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 22.5 |
| 36 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 23.0 |
| 37 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 24.0 |
| 39 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 24.5 |
| 40 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 10 | 8 | 26.0 |
| 42 | 11 | 9 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 12 | 10 | 27.0 |
Measure your foot from heel to longest toe to find the closest length. Sizes are a guide — fit can vary slightly by style.
These pieces are crafted in the same factories and to the same specifications as retail. We work directly with those factories — cutting out the brand's retail markup, boutique overhead, and intermediary margins. What you pay for is the bag, not the boutique.
Try them at home, you don't like the fit or the style, return it within 30 days and we'll solve the rest!
Each pair of shoes ships in the original box and packaging with labels, receipts and bags for each shoe.