India, Sept. 10 -- Destination weddings have a habit of turning reasonable packing lists into full-blown suitcase chaos. Throw in a Haldi, a Mehendi, a Sangeet, the main ceremony, and a recovery brunch, and you are suddenly staring at five distinct outfits, a mountain of jewellery, and a mountain of footwear to match. I used to pack a dedicated pair of shoes for every single look. This time, I set a strict rule. Take just two handcrafted options from House of Vitti and see if they could survive a full wedding itinerary.

Here is how those two pairs carried me through three days of celebrations without a single blister.

The Midnight Bloom Kolhapuris quickly became the most used pair in my daytime wardrobe. A black base pairs naturally wit...