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Vintage Belt, c. mid. 1980’s 2 ¾”—5 ½” w. with 3 ⅜” buckle This belt was part of the “Dynasty” excess of the eighties—big hair, big shoulders, and big belts! Yet, as bold as this belt seemed a quarter century ago, it’s a light-weight compared to some of today’s huge and heavy accessories. There …
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Anne Klein Couture, late 1980’s You can’t beat summer sandals! These vintage variegated black and white cord flats (amazingly) still look contemporary. They came from Bonwit Teller in Philadelphia shortly before its demise. [affmage source=”ebay” results=”2″]anne klein sandals[/affmage]
Charles Jourdan, spring 1985 “Liscorne”, noir/blanc (black/white) 10 ¼” w. 6 ½” h. + 46” detachable shoulder strap This bag could be black or white! Love the contemporary geometric shape and the graphic use of color! Color blocking is not usually my taste—I generally prefer a much more monolithic look, but this was such a …
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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 …
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