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Italy played an important role in shoe fashion in the 1950s.
They created the elegant sandal, jump starting the competition to lower
heels.
Italian sandals with open-toed concept. This pair was designed by
Bally.
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conflict started brewing. |
In France, Charles Jourdan introduced the steel and wooden
heel in 1950. Dior's shoe designer claimed to have created the first true
stiletto in 1955.Givenchy and Chanel joined the fight to lower the pump.
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Court shoes decorated with black lining and rhinestone by
Herbert Levine in 1952.
Punched decoration on black suede. These shoes were not popular after
the sandals were introduced. |
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In 1955, Dior brought the T-strap into the fashion world.
Roger Vivier designed gold kidskin shoes with rubies for Queen Elizabeth's
coronation in 1953. This craze for Turkish was revived after 30 years.
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Slingback pump designed in 1957-58 by Charles Jourdan
with an distinct ankle and heel design.
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At the same time, the "preppy look" had arrived. The
younger generation was wearing sneakers, basketball shoes and loafers.
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Brown suede moccasin with buckle worn by Buddy Holly in the
late 1950s.
Created by Herbert Levine in 1955, these Naked foot
sandals used pink pads that stuck to the sole of the foot. |
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