Amina Muaddi Begum slingback: the brooch, the Glass version and the fit
Amina Muaddi Begum slingback: the brooch, the Glass version and the fit
The Begum is the Amina Muaddi slingback: a pointed toe, a slim elastic strap at the heel and, at the toe, the starburst crystal brooch that made it one of the most copied shoes of the last five years. It sits on the flared signature heel in 70 mm and 95 mm, and the Glass version cuts the upper in clear PVC with the heel in plexiglass. This page covers what the Begum is, the fit the house itself warns about, and every Begum live at Luxury Shoes .
Key facts
- 11 Begum slingback live at Luxury Handbags on 17 September 2026, from $1,900 to $1,950 (median $1,900).
- Heel heights in the range: 70 mm and 95 mm.
- Colours: Black (3), Neutrals (2), White (2), Beige (2), Ivory (1), Purple (1).
- Made by hand in Italy; every piece ships with a dust bag and box.
- The house names the Begum as a style that fits small and advises half a size to a full size up on the PVC and pointed versions.
- The starburst brooch is a cluster of glass crystals, hand set; the Glass version pairs a PVC upper with a plexiglass heel.
What the Begum is
A slingback pump with a long pointed toe and the signature heel, the stiletto that flares into a cone at the base. The starburst brooch is a cluster of baguette crystals around a centre stone, set on the vamp, and it is the reason the shoe is recognisable from across a room. The upper comes in satin, nappa, mesh, lace and clear PVC. The 95 mm is the standard; the 70 mm is the one to wear all day. The Begum Glass, in transparent PVC with a plexiglass heel, is the version that turns up in photographs most, and the house makes the mesh Begum as the summer alternative.
Every Begum slingback at Luxury Shoes
1. Begum Glass Sling 70 in Transparent PVC
Amina Muaddi cuts the Begum glass slingback in transparent PVC and sets it on a 70 mm signature flared heel. A pointed toe. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
2. Begum Glass Sling 95 in Transparent PVC
The Begum glass slingback in transparent PVC, on a 95 mm signature flared heel in clear plexiglass. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished buckles. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
3. Begum Sling 70 in Black Nappa
The Begum slingback in black nappa, on a 70 mm signature flared heel. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished buckles. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
4. Begum Sling 70 in White Nappa
Amina Muaddi cuts the Begum slingback in white nappa and sets it on a 70 mm signature flared heel. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished brooch. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
5. Begum Sling 70 in White Satin
The Begum slingback in white satin, on a 70 mm signature flared heel. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished buckles. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
6. Begum Sling 95 in Almond Nappa
The Begum slingback comes in almond nappa with a 95 mm signature flared heel, made by hand in Riviera del Brenta. Almond here is a pale cream. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished brooch. A dust bag and box are included. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
7. Begum Sling 95 in Black Satin
The Begum slingback comes in black satin with a 95 mm signature flared heel, made by hand in Riviera del Brenta. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished buckle. A dust bag and box are included. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
8. Begum Sling 95 in Lavender Grey Satin
Amina Muaddi cuts the Begum slingback in lavender grey satin and sets it on a 95 mm signature flared heel. Lavender grey here is a pale periwinkle. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished brooch. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
9. Begum Mesh Sling 70 in Black Mesh
The Begum mesh slingback in black mesh, on a 70 mm signature flared heel. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished brooch. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,950 at Luxury Shoes .
10. Begum Mesh Sling 95 in Beige Mesh
This is the Begum mesh slingback: beige mesh over a 95 mm signature flared heel, made in Italy. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished brooch. A dust bag and box are included. $1,950 at Luxury Shoes .
11. Begum Mesh Sling 95 in Latte Mesh
This is the Begum mesh slingback: latte mesh over a 95 mm signature flared heel, made in Italy. Latte here is a caramel nude. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished brooch. A dust bag and box are included. $1,950 at Luxury Shoes .
How to wear it
Under a cropped trouser and a sharp blazer the Begum shows the brooch and the heel from every angle, which is why it is the house shoe for tailoring. With a column dress in the evening, the brooch does the work of a necklace. The mesh and lace versions go with a summer dress; the Glass goes with anything because it is almost not there.
Sizing
This is the style the house itself warns about: on its FAQ it says the pointed PVC styles, the Begum above all, fit small and recommends half a size to a full size up. The satin and nappa Begums are closer to true to size, but the long toe box still takes room, so go up if you are between sizes. The full sizing guide has the EU, UK and US table. Every Amina Muaddi piece at Luxury Handbags is authenticated before dispatch and ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import; the full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
“We recommend sizing up from a half size to a full size up for models made from PVC”, the house says on its own FAQ, naming the pointed Begum, Rosie and Holli and adding that the Alexa slipper “tends to fit smaller”. Luxury Handbags lists whole sizes, so take the next size on those.
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Who is Amina Muaddi?, Amina Muaddi and Rihanna, Every style explained, The Lupita, The Gilda, The Holli, The Alexa, The Anok, The Dalida platform, The Camelia, The Gigi and Juliette, The Glass PVC shoes, The bags, Sizing guide, Are they comfortable?, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale and outlet, Real vs fake, Wedding shoes, How to style, Black heels, White and ivory, Silver and crystal, Nude heels, Brands like Amina Muaddi, The 2026 edit, Heel heights, Materials and care, Glossary, History timeline, vs Mach and Mach, vs Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Aquazzura.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Amina Muaddi Begum run small?
Yes, by the house’s own account. Its FAQ names the Begum among the pointed and PVC styles that fit small and recommends half a size to a full size up. Luxury Handbags lists whole sizes, so take the next size.
Is the Begum comfortable?
The flared heel stands on a wider base than a pin heel, and the slingback strap is elastic, so the 70 mm is a long-evening shoe. The 95 mm and the PVC versions are evening shoes; size up on the PVC and the pitch is easier.
What is the Begum Glass?
The Begum with the upper in transparent PVC and the flared heel in clear plexiglass, so the brooch appears to float. PVC does not stretch, which is why the house says to size up on it.
What is the difference between the Begum and the Holli?
The Holli is the same pointed slingback on the same heel without the brooch. Buy the Holli for a plainer shoe and the Begum for the crystal.
How much is the Amina Muaddi Begum?
At Luxury Handbags the Begums run $1,900 to $1,950, with the Glass and crystal versions at the top of the band.
Which Begum should I buy first?
Black satin in 95 mm if you want the shoe as it is known; the 70 mm if you will wear it to work; the Glass if you want the photograph.
Sources and method
Checked on 17 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Luxury Shoes . Product facts, the heel heights, compositions, dimensions and the fits-true-to-size lines, come from the house’s own product pages; the sizing advice is quoted from the house FAQ; the biography and the dates come from the Wikipedia article on Amina Muaddi and its sources; prices and counts are Luxury Shoes ’s live catalogue on the date above and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out.
- Amina Muaddi FAQ: sizing advice, made in Italy, warehouse in Italy
- Amina Muaddi product pages: heel heights, compositions, dimensions, fit lines
- Amina Muaddi on Wikipedia: biography, Oscar Tiye, Fenty, AWGE, awards
- Wikidata Q107479558
- Luxury Handbags live catalogue, 17 September 2026: prices and stock
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