Today, on a more-or-less routine survey, I had wonderful good fortune. I’m just about to re-examine and photograph my newest acquisitions and get them ready to post on the blog. Because I have already scheduled postings for the next three days, expect to begin seeing these on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
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Two shades of blue – cornflower and sea blue – with shoes that go along, all from the same era. I’m stuck in the Sixties right now, and loving it!
Again, fitted sheath styles but with the extras that make them unique. Madge wears an embroidered frock with a sheer layer over an opaque liner. Stella is rocking a sleek number with matching tie belt – perfect elegant simplicity in beautiful shantung.
The slingback sandals in cornflower and white are European-made – often the best quality imaginable! The multi-color pumps are appliqued with flowers all over. Both are 100% leather.
I love, love, love finding true vintage clothing and accessories that perfectly complement each other. Like putting together more and more puzzle pieces . . . .
Such Fun!!!
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More “black & white”. From the fab Fifties, these heels with clear vinyl on the uppers are iconic 1950’s and iconic Miami Beach. Well-constructed in leather, of course.
Notice the maker’s name on one shoe and the name of the store that sold them on the other.
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If you’ve visited my Facebook page or read my book, you will have seen this picture, but I’ve never talked as much about it, so far, as I will here. Maybe you remember when Kinney shoes had a store in just about every mall or shopping center and then kind of disappeared. Well, these lovelies were made before that time. I took them to a shoemaker from Poland who had 25 years experience MAKING shoes and now does repair. He told me that they were 30 – 40 years old.
They have a ’40s – ’50s vibe but were made in the ’70s. The label is of cloth, embedded in the insole. How often do we see that?! As you can imagine, they are very well-made of leather with Vibram soles.
I love this style so much, and the heels are very high. Any kind of peep-toe pump really gets my attention. Couldn’t resist these, and what a fabulous find! You just never know . . . . . . . .
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From the early to the late 1950’s, this was one of my favorite displays at the museum. I can just imagine Grace Kelly wearing the sling-backs in the movie High Society. I’d put them on in a second . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exquisitely hand-made of premium leather and man-made materials that last for many, many years.
Classic vamp decorations and toe styles all represented here. Such a delight to see these looking like new!
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Beautiful footwear on display at the shoe museum I discovered in Mexico City last year.. This group is from the 1930’s. I’ve been showing a lot of shoes lately, but they’re always favorites. Enjoy!
Looking at old magazine and catalog ads, as well as when I observed these shoe displays, it was evident how much the styles slopped over from decade to decade or would repeat again several decades later.
Love the whimsical designs and decoration on many old vintage items! As always, it’s in the little details, the quality of materials and the workmanship that the truth comes out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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From just about the whole decade of the ’50’s, the shoe museum in Mexico City covers it all. Just coming out of the ’40’s and almost into the ’60’s – these are THE BEST!
This showcase contains the most casual to the most dressy examples. I love them all!
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A LITTLE FOX-TROT, ANYONE?
Can you believe these perforated leather peep-toe sling-back sandals – made for dancing the night away in the early 1950´s (or, maybe, before) . . . . . .
Tale a look at the heels with the cut-out design!!! They are just the coolest thing. Very Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman and all that.
Completely hand-made, I´m sure. All leather, with a swanky brand name printed in gold. That´s the kind of quality and style that our grandmothers and great-grandmothers took for granted and had at their fingertips in any mid-priced department store.
Sometimes I´m a little bit envious of them, but then, why should I be? . . . . . . . Stay tuned for more evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Beautiful footwear on display at the shoe museum I discovered in Mexico City last year.. This group is from the 1930’s. Enjoy!
Looking at old magazine and catalog ads, as well as when I observed these shoe displays, it was evident how much the styles slopped over from decade to decade or would repeat again several decades later.
As always, it’s in the little details, the quality of materials and the workmanship that the truth comes out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
BLOG: MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM
BOOK: HOW TO FIND THE BEST IN VINTAGE FASHION – AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM
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