Prêt Footwear - Party Wear Heels and Light Occasion Shoes for Women
Our prêt collection is built for the occasions between weddings: the parties, the trousseau additions, the light festive evenings that do not call for our most elaborate bridal craft, but still deserve a well-made shoe.
This range includes party wear footwear for women in versatile colours, embellished trousseau shoes that pair with multiple outfits, and ready-to-wear heels priced more accessibly than our bridal and regal collections. Each pair still carries genuine handcraft, just at a lighter embellishment level suited to repeated, everyday-occasion wear.
If you want Around Always quality without the bridal price point, this is your starting point.
What is Prêt Footwear?
Prêt, short for prêt-a-porter or ready-to-wear, refers to footwear designed for versatility and accessibility rather than a single, once-in-a-lifetime occasion. It sits between our casual collection and our full bridal range.
What you will find in this collection:
• Party wear heels: Versatile heeled styles in solid colours and light embellishment, suited to multiple parties and events rather than one specific outfit.
• Trousseau shoes: Footwear chosen as part of a bride's trousseau for the months and years after the wedding, built to outlast a single occasion and pair with a wider wardrobe.
• Light occasion footwear: Styles with moderate embellishment for festive dinners, engagement parties, and gatherings that do not require full bridal craft.
Why brides and shoppers choose prêt over bridal styles:
• Better cost per wear: A versatile pair worn across multiple events delivers more value than a single-occasion bridal shoe.
• Easier to style repeatedly: Solid colours and lighter embellishment pair with more outfits than heavily embellished bridal pairs.
• Same craft, lighter investment: You still get handcrafted detailing and comfort engineering, just without the density of zardozi or bead work found in our regal range.
Why Choose Prêt Footwear from Around Always
Accessible Without Compromising Craft
Every pair in this collection is still handcrafted at our Kolkata studio. The difference from our bridal range is embellishment density and material investment, not the quality of construction or comfort.
Built for Your Trousseau
Trousseau shoes need to work across many future occasions, not just one. Our prêt styles are selected and designed with that versatility in mind, so your investment continues to pay off well past the wedding season.
The Right Entry Point to Around Always
If you are new to our brand and want to experience the quality before committing to a bridal order, our prêt collection is the ideal starting point.
How to Choose the Right Prêt Style
For Parties and Festive Evenings
Choose a party wear heel in a versatile colour like nude, black, or gold that pairs with multiple outfit colours across the festive season.
For Trousseau Building
Pick trousseau shoes in classic silhouettes and neutral or jewel tones that will still feel relevant a year or two after your wedding, rather than trend-specific styles.
For Light Occasion Functions
Engagement parties, small family functions, and festive dinners call for light occasion footwear with moderate embellishment, comfortable enough for several hours without bridal-level investment.
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Explore more handcrafted footwear from Around Always:
• Casual Footwear - Everyday bellies, sliders, and sandals for daily wear
• Sangeet and Cocktail Footwear - Dance-ready heels and sneakers for pre-wedding functions
• Best Selling Styles - The most loved pairs across the full Around Always collection
• Full Bridal Collection - Browse our complete handcrafted bridal footwear range
• Regal Bridal Footwear - Our most elaborate designer bridal collection for the main ceremony
• Customise Your Footwear - Design a fully custom pair from scratch with our team
Shop the Collection. Build Your Trousseau.
Every pair in our prêt collection carries genuine Around Always craft at a more accessible price. Browse the styles above to find your next party wear pair, or reach out to our team for styling advice. We respond within a few hours.
