It was certainly a saucy look: The low-slung skirt even exposed a hint of a black thong.

The death-defying heels in question?

That would be the sky-high, moc-croc embossed pumps fromVivienne Westwoodsfall 1993 collection.

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The shoes, then, are a real piece of fashion history.

And Perry gets major props for dusting them off and giving them a go.

Id faceplate before even making it to the carpet.

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The shoes on the Vivienne Westwood fall 1993 runway

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The shoes on the Vivienne Westwood fall 1993 runway