Custom Shoes by Bégum Paris x Messy Nessy (Jackie Cheetah)

French shoemaking savoir-faire, reimagined with curious antique finds.

Create your own one-of-a-kind pair of Bégum shoes by choosing your favourite silhouette and pairing it with an antique or vintage treasure, individually sourced by Nessy.

Each pair is 100% made in France and lovingly customised in our boutique, bringing together traditional French shoemaking and little pieces of history with stories to tell.

How it works:

1. Choose your Bégum shoe:

The Jackie (cheetah) / The Dufy (Purple Bandana) / The Flocon (Navy)

2. Choose your antique treasure. Mix or match from Nessy's ever-growing of antique brass keyholes, porcelain medallions and hand-painted Limoges porcelain brooches. In the photos here, you'll find all the accessories are indicated by number.

3. We make it yours. Your chosen treasures are carefully and permanently affixed to your shoes in our boutique, creating a one-of-a-kind bespoke pair that's uniquely yours.

The treasures & their stories

Porcelain Medallions — Little Pieces of Forgotten France

Salvaged from a French factory that closed its doors after the Second World War.

Antique Brass Keyholes — For the Curious Wanderer

Tiny talismans for curious souls. Symbols of luck, discovery and doors waiting to be opened. Each antique keyhole brings a little mystery and magic to your shoes.

Limoges Porcelain Brooches — A Touch of Whimsy

Hand-painted French porcelain brooches dating from the 20th century. When paired with our Jackie shoe, their playful motifs offer a knowing nod to the fascination with animal prints and exotic ornament that flourished in fashionable France during the age of Marie Antoinette.

- 100% artisan-made in France.

- Colourway: Navy suede with contrasting red leather trim.

You can also specify which antique accessory number you’d like on your left shoe and which on your right in the “Order Special Instructions” box in your basket at checkout.

Once your order has been placed, we’ll be in touch via email to confirm your selections, finalise the little details and discuss any special requests if needed.

If you have a question or a particular idea in mind, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We love bringing curious ideas to life.

Please note: As these shoes are customised to order, we cannot accept returns or exchanges for change of mind.