Rare Vintage 1960s 60s Sixties Joseph LaRose Mondrian-Inspired Suede and Leather Louis-Heel Square-Toe Pumps | Est. US Size 8 ½ N (A-AA) EU 39 N | La Rose Footwear | Jacksonville, Fla. | Collector’s Piece | Mod | Modernism | Modern Art | Abstract Art | De Stijl | Pop Art | Yves Saint Laurent | Roger Vivier | Jackie Kennedy | Jayne Mansfield | Joan Crawford | Twiggy
Details:
* Designer: Joseph LaRose (b. 1911 — d. 1999) (Among LaRose’s clients: Jackie Kennedy, Joan Crawford, Jayne Mansfield, Betty Grable, Carol Channing)
* Retailer: LaRose Shoes / LaRose Footwear (sometimes styled La Rose), Jacksonville, FL
* Country of manufacture: USA
* Decade: 1960s, 60s, Sixties, Nineteen-Sixties
* Shoe type: Pumps
* Heel type: Louis (2 in)
* Toe type: Square
* Style / look: Mondrian, Mod, Modernism, Modernist, Modern Art, Mod Subculture, Modesty Blaise, Abstraction, Abstract, De Stijl, Geometric, Jackie Kennedy, Twiggy, Swinging London, Pop Art, Yves Saint Laurent, Roger Vivier, Mondrian Collection (1965)
* Size (estimated; no size indicated on shoe itself): Women’s US 8.5 N (A-AA) / EU 39 N (please see actual measurements below)
* Uppers: Mondrian-inspired upper exterior comprised of black leather strips and suede color-field panels in teal, yellow ochre, light grey, and pastel red (slight deviation from Mondrian’s strict insistence upon primary colors, but well-done nonetheless); likely influenced by Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 Mondrian Collection
* Outsole material: Leather
* Insole: Leather
* Lining: Suede, pigskin
* Color combination: Black, teal, yellow ochre, light grey, pastel red
* Branding / sock liner: Dark brown leather sock liner debossed in gold: “joseph larose * exquisite footwear”
* 100% authentic vintage 1960s pumps designed by Joseph LaRose and manufactured to exacting standards in the USA
* Sought-after collector's piece
* NOT REPRO
* NOT NEW
Measurements:
* Insole width: 2.9375 in / 7.5 cm
* Insole length: 9.875 in / 24.5 cm
* Outsole width: 3 in / 7.7 cm
* Outsole length: 10 in / 25.4 cm
* Outsole thickness: 5 mm
* Waist: 1 ½ in
* Heel height: 2 in
Note on fit: In my estimation, we are talking about a Women's 8 ½ A or AA (Narrow). However, please carefully review the measurements furnished above, as well as all photos provided, to ensure a correct fit before purchasing. No returns will be granted based on fit unless the measurements are shown to be vastly inaccurate — a highly unlikely eventuality.
Condition:
* Museum-worthy with very light wear, signs of age
* Uppers in superb shape overall
* No creasing, cracking or crocking apparent
* Black leather top-line, toe and side strips quite pristine
* Suede excellent with very slight rubbing, soiling, mainly on vamp/toe panels, which almost certainly can be resolved by a professional
* Outsoles have a few flaws (scratches, scuffs; bubbly texture on left shoe) visible in Photo 9
* Heel and top-lift, amazingly, largely unblemished
* Branded leather sock liners also in outstanding shape; gold debossed LaRose logo still sharp; right sock liner and padding, however, require a bit of Petronio's in heel area to secure them properly to insole
* In all likelihood, this pair of pumps was worn two or three times, then stored away for several decades
Please closely review all photos provided.
Inquiries and offers welcome.
Price: $500
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