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* 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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