New Taj of India Ivory Silk Harem Slipper Pump w Pyramid Kitten Heel – 6M, 1960s

Considered extremely rare luxury items in the mid-century, Taj of India shoes were produced to promote cultural exchange between India and the United States during the spreading threat of Communism. Featuring hand-loomed silk uppers, gold mylar soles and brass heels in novel shapes, they were intended to be worn indoors only and were reserved for women of means. They were the exclusive brand worn by Barbara Eden...

As if to prove mid-century gals were unafraid of color, these sculpted stilettos mitigate their neutral bone ground with a fully-articulated leather peony in shades of pink and green on each vamp. Moreover, they hail from legendary Phoenix department store "Hanny's," now an über-cool cocktail bar that kept the old dressing rooms and display windows. Stiletto heel slingback sandal of bone leather; adjustable buckle strap continues around ankle and attaches to vamp embellished with a handmade leather peony. (Stunning details include five individually hand-stitched petals raised off the surface of the shoe, hand-cut leaves and stitched "veins".) Leather insole, covered last and covered heel. Metal tap attached to sole of shoe at toe. fabric: leather noteworthy: wipe clean with damp rag and soften with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good in vintage shoe box...

Owned by a French expatriate and shoe-hoarder, these incomparable slingbacks were adored but have remained unworn in their original box for sixty years. Featuring a modest, wearable ...

Herman Delman was the glitterati's preferred footwear designer in the 1940s and 50s, having made Queen Elizabeth II's coronation pumps in 1953. Synonymous with footwear innovation, t...

DRIES VAN NOTEN flats in a cream canvas fabric featuring an embroidered gold tone fall leaves design, tan leather trim, and hidden heel. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. ...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the pumps is evident. Abrasion on the right heel. Marks on both toe boxes, left side of the left shoe and right side of the right shoe on this...

Beige satin peep-toe d'Orsay heels by Oscar de la Renta. Rhinestone embellishments at tops. 4.5" heel height. Designer Size: 10.5 US Recommended Size: 39.5

1960s Henry Waters Silver & Gold Lace Stiletto Pumps w Silver Leather Trim: Sheer mesh is covered in silver and gold lamé lace for these stunning quintes...