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Fashion in the 60's was controlled by the public. Whatever they wanted, they
got. Everything from citrus-colored sandals to spacey, iridescently rainbow
platforms to classic colonial or Edwardian-style pumps were in demand.
*Stiletto-heeled court shoes with floral print by Roger Vivier for Christian
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The 60's was marked by Civil Right movements and revolution. Even art, music
and literature was entirely experimental. The Beatles, Motown and Bob Dylan
encouraged change and creativity.
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colourful and expressive designs. As a result, shoes reflected the rampant
experimentation with color, texture, shape, and style.
*Open-toed, low heeled, black and white slides by Herbert Levine in the 1960s. |
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For ladies, the stiletto-heels were the most popular. It was considered an
essential in every girl's wardrobe and seemed to go with any kind of outfit.
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*Red laced stiletto heels by Ferragamo in 1960.
*Stiletto-heeled with rhinestone trimmed flowers from 1969. |
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Elegant and smart at the same time, women demanded for designs to fit their
everyday wardrobe. As a result, stiletto-heel design was pushed to the limit.
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*Bally's gold and black kid leather court shoes, early 1960s.
*Leaf sandals with adhesive pads by Herbert Levine, 1965. |
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