Charles Jourdan, spring 1985
“Lucile”, noir/blanc (black/white)
Not your mother’s spectators, these black and white kidskin pumps gave me a thrill! They went with ease from power presentations to dinner and dancing in the mid-eighties.
Charles Jourdan (1883-1976) was born in the same year as Coco Chanel. By the time my shoes were created, the company was under the leadership of two of the founder’s three sons, Rene and Charles; Roland having retired in 1981. Some thought the shoes became more conservative in the eighties; I thought they became more architectural—that was the appeal for me. And the handbags! The most amazing shapes! Oh yes, I collected them passionately!
I can’t mention the French-made Charles Jourdan shoes without emphasizing the fabulous fit and feel. They were the Christian Louboutins of their day (sans red soles), but just as easily recognizable for their high style.
In the future I’ll show you much more vintage Charles Jourdan and fill you in a bit more on the history of the company—something to anticipate!
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