#7051 $950
Sling-back platform evening shoes, c.1947-50
These fabulous evening shoes from Nieman Marcus were the last word in American style in the late 1940s. They are stamped "John Marino/New York/Hand Made/lido last" on one sole and "Nieman Marcus/Dallas" on the other.
They are made from red silk satin with gold kid open-work embellishments. The insoles are of cream colored satin, and the soles are brown leather. The straps are elasticized for comfort in back across the ankles. The gold tone buckles are set with small, amber colored glass stones.
As long as there has been fashion (14th century Northern Italy), styles have been recycled by the fashion forward. 500 years ago, one might see the return (with variations) of old styles after 80 years. Nowadays, the pace has quickened.
In 1970 Yves Saint Laurent did a reprise of the broad shouldered 1940s look. It is coming back again on the runways. These super sexy stunners would look perfect with a 1940s-style outfit.
The condition is excellent. The shoes were never worn.
The size is about 5 1/2.
