Classic Inspiration

[LaceFab4]

Being an avid shoe shopper and classic fashion lover, I am extermely thrilled to see that designers are using past styles from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s to manifest new creations with past glamour inspirations. I know that for some time, "old world charm" and " rebelious bohemian style" (i.e. Janis Joplin) have become more profound and common, but seeing classic looks being incorporated into contemporary fashion is relieving to know that some styles are timeless and will never be forgotten!


40s: Black suede evening shoe


Modern: Robert Clergerie evening shoe


50s: Gold shoe


Modern: Anne Klein shoe


60s: Saks Fifth Avenue Orange pump


Modern: Christian Lacroix pump


70s: Wood platform


Modern: Valentino platform


There are numerous others, but these are just some examples!

 

[TheSoCalledPrep]

niiiice thread!! unfortunately, i had some i could post, but i lost everything to a virus and i'm building back up

 

[LaceFab4]

Some more that I think are cute...

50s: Flat

Modern: Marc by Marc Jabobs flat


50s: Slingback

Modern: Casadei slingback


70sress shoe

Modern: Gucci dress shoe

70s: Floral pump

Modern: Isaac Mizrah Floral pump

 

[brian]

i love it...

 

[Deleted 2]

I must say, the one who does the most nearly letter-perfect 1940's looks is Marc Jacobs. (I consider myself well qualified to judge - after all, I was there when they were popular the first time around! )For example: