
In September, upscale sneaker brand Buscemi released a one-of-a-kind pair of diamond-encrusted white sneakers that retails for $132,000.

A riff on their signature 100mm style, it features 18-karat gold hardware embellished with diamonds.

The style cribs design elements -- like the padlock hardware -- from Hermès' Birkin bag, one of the most coveted items in today's fashion landscape.

They're housed in a gold-gilded pyramid in the brand's store in downtown Manhattan.

With the appeal of conspicuous consumption waning, Buscemi is putting a premium on uniqueness, quality and the luxury experience.

The brand's first batch of 100mm sneakers was limited to 600, but Buscemi now produces thousands of pairs of shoes a month, available in 37 countries. Each pair takes 20 hours to manufacture.

Not all of Buscemi's shoes ring in at six figures. Prices generally hover around $1,000.



