Designer:
David Evins
Made in: Italy
Size 10 AA (Narrow)
Color: Black
Patent
Exterior:
Leather
Interior:
Leather
Sole:
Leather
These are one of 11 pairs of
designer shoes in 10 AA – comes from estate in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Very gently worn (see photos) and very well
cared for. Shoes from the early 1990’s. This pair specifically is absolutely
fabulous! Perfect for the cocktail party
or office. Please note there is a tiny
scuff on the left side of the shoe.
(please see photo close-up)
Otherwise – these are perfect.
This brand is a perfect example of
quality craftsmanship and class! Classic
stiletto heel with leather comfort. Look
sexy and be comfortable at the same time.
Just in time for all your holiday parties!
Thank you for looking. I have several other pairs of size 10 Narrow
width DESIGNER shoes to post – check out my items!
I’m a lover of vintage shoes, hats
and clothing and all things that are well made.
Please view my other items for sale.
Mary Kay, Harley Davidson, Gucci, St John, and wine motif items.
NOTES ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS SHOE
DESIGNER.
David
E. Evins, the New York shoe designer whose understated pumps and other shoes
have been worn by celebrities and First Ladies since the early 1950's, died
early yesterday at Lenox Hill Hospital. He was 85 and lived in Manhattan.
Mr.
Evins began his career as a shoe designer almost by accident. As a fashion
illustrator for Vogue shortly after World War II, he altered the style of some
shoes he was drawing for effect. His editor dismissed him, saying that if he
liked shoe designing he should do it for a living.
After
working as a pattern maker and designing for a number of manufacturers, Mr.
Evins opened a factory in New York City in 1947 with his brother, Lee, who
remained a partner until his death in 1987. In 1948 Mr. Evins won the Coty
Award for his creation of the shell pump, a shoe with a low-cut top that showed
more of a woman's foot.
In
the early 1950's, after acquiring a shoe factory in France, Mr. Evins worked to
make women's shoes lighter and more comfortable. The result was a handmade shoe
called "6 ounces," which sold for up to $175 at a time when quality
women's shoes cost about $45 a pair.
His
designs and manufacturing processes were widely immitated and he became a
favorite among Broadway and Hollwood stars. He designed the "chunky
pump" worn by Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe's "subway sandals"
and the shoes worn by Ava Gardner in the film "The Barefoot
Contessa." He made shoes for every First Lady from Mamie Eisenhower to
Nancy Reagan. NY Times 1991