GUCCI Ancora burgundy patent leather JORDAAN Loafers Shoes 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in Ancora (burgundy) patent leather exude timeless elegance and refined style.
GUCCI Ancora burgundy patent leather JORDAAN Loafers Shoes 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in Ancora (burgundy) patent leather exude timeless elegance and refined style.
GUCCI cream 2019 JORDAAN ROMANTIQUE TWEED Loafers Shoes 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in cream, pink, and blue tweed with cream leather trims offer a refined take on a classic silhouette.
GUCCI pink & beige JORDAAN JUMBO GG CANVAS Loafers Shoes 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in pale pink and beige Jumbo GG canvas offer a refined take on the house’s iconic design.
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 36
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 36.5
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
GUCCI Jordaan black velvet gold horsebit buckles leather trim loafer EU37.5
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Jordaan black velvet gold horsebit buckles leather trim loafer shoes EU37.5 Reference: TGAS/G00102 Brand: Gucci Designer: Demna Model: Jordaan Material: Velour, Leather Color: ...
Gucci Brown Jordaan GG Velvet Monogram Loafers
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Brown Jordaan GG Velvet Monogram Loafers Smart Classic Designer Shoes CONDITION: This item is a vintage/pre-worn piece so some signs of natural wear and age are to be expected...
GUCCI fuchsia pink satin JORDAAN Loafers Flats Shoes 39.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in pink satin featuring silver-tone signature horsebit.
GUCCI metallic pink leather JORDAAN Loafers Flats Shoes 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in metallic fuchsia leather embellished with gold-tone signature horsebit.
GUCCI green GG JACQUARD VELVET JORDAAN Loafers Flats Shoes 39.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in sage green velvet featuring GG monogram stitching in light rose.
GUCCI x KEN SCOTT white leather FLORAL JORDAAN Loafers Shoes 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci x Ken Scott Jordaan Loafers in white and multicolor floral-print leather featuring gold-tone signature horse-bit.
GUCCI x KEN SCOTT white & multi FLORAL JORDAAN Loafers Shoes 37
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci x Ken Scott Jordaan multicolor flower print loafers on white leather with signature antique gold-tone horsebit.
GUCCI New Jordaan Size 10 Black Velvet Horsebit Loafers
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI "New Jordaan" loafers comes in a black velvet with a leather trim featuring a horsebit design and a wooden sole.
Gucci Men's Jordaan Crocodile Loafer Red Size 40.5
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: NEVER WORN DETAILS GUCCI Jordaan loafer Men's Material: Crocodile Leather Color: Red Hardware color: Gold Horsebit detail Leather sole Flat .4" heel Made in Italy Size: ...
GUCCI Hibiscus red JORDAAN VELVET Loafers Shoes 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Jordaan loafers in Hibiscus red velvet exude timeless elegance with a modern edge.
GUCCI 2019 Jordaan Garden Livia Carpenzano Pineapple horsebit loafers EU37
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 2019 Jordaan Garden Livia Carpenzano Pineapple canvas horsebit loafers EU37 Reference: KYCG/A00213 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: Jordaan Collection: 2019 Ga...
Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafers
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafers Black, slim shaped loafers designed with the brand's signature gold Horsebit detailing.
Gucci Jordaan Tweed Loafers
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Jordaan Tweed Loafers Ivory flats designed with pastel blue and pink stitching details.
Gucci Jordaan Horsebit loafers.
Located in Carnate, IT
Gucci Horsebit loafers number 36.5. A symbol of Gucci's heritage and synonymous with classic elegance, black leather with iconic golden metal clamp. New, never worn with original box...
Gucci Jordaan Embroidered Leather Loafers
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Jordaan Embroidered Leather Loafers Black, slip-on flats designed with gold bees & stars embroidery throughout.
Gucci Horsebit Detail Jordaan Leather Loafers
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Horsebit Detail Jordaan Leather Loafers Timeless design - red loafers crafted from smooth leather with the brand's signature gold Horsebit buckle.
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 40
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 37
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
GUCCI black leather JORDAAN Horsebit Loafers Flats Shoes 42
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jordaan horse-bit loafers in black leather. Have been worn and are in excellent condition.
GUCCI "Jordaan" Fondente Brown Leather Round Toe Horsebit Loafers
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
GUCCI "Jordaan" Fondente Brown Leather Round Toe Horsebit Loafers Brand / Manufacturer: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Manufacturer Style Name: Jordaan Marked Size: 39 Style: Lo...
GUCCI Jordaan navy blue GG mongram jacquard gold horsebit flats loafer EU36.5
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Jordaan navy blue GG mongram jacquard gold horsebit flats loafer EU36.5 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model Name / Style: Jordaan Material: Fabric Color: Blue Patte...
GUCCI Jordaan red blue cream tweed gold horsebit checked flat loafers EU37.5
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Jordaan red blue cream tweed gold horsebit checked flat loafers EU37.5 Reference: JACG/A00265 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: Jordaan Material: Tweed Color: Mu...
GUCCI red velvet JORDANN HORSEBIT Loafers Flats Shoes 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jordaan Horsebit loafers in red velvet with navy blue leather trim.
GUCCI royal blue velvet JORDANN HORSEBIT Loafers Flats Shoes 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jordaan Horsebit loafers in blue velvet with navy blue leather trim.
Gucci Ken Scott Jordaan Floral Print Loafer 39.5
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A floral print from the archives of designer Ken Scott (AKA the Fashion Gardener) pretties up this apron-toe loafer polished with an antiqued horsebit. Block heel Slip-on Square toe ...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 46.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exquisite and well-crafted, these Gucci Jordaan loafers are worth owning. They have been crafted from leather and they come flaunting a black shade with the iconic Horsebit detail on...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 46
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exquisite and well-crafted, these Gucci Jordaan loafers are worth owning. They have been crafted from leather and they come flaunting a black shade with the iconic Horsebit detail on...
Gucci Off White Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 39
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These Jordaan loafers from Gucci are not only high in appeal but also very skilfully made.
Gucci Black GG Tweed Jordaan Loafers Size 38
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these Gucci Jordaan loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style.
Gucci Black GG Tweed Jordaan Loafers Size 38
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these Gucci Jordaan loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style.
Gucci Brown Mini G Cube Suede Jordaan Loafers Size 44.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these Gucci Jordaan loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style.
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Jordaan is a shoe that has a modern finish and a signature appeal. It has an elongated toe and the Gucci Horsebit motif gracing the uppers. This pair in black is crafted from lea...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Jordaan is a shoe that has a modern finish and a signature appeal. It has an elongated toe and the Gucci Horsebit motif gracing the uppers. This pair in black is crafted from lea...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 43
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Jordaan is a shoe that has a modern finish and a signature appeal. It has an elongated toe and the Gucci Horsebit motif gracing the uppers. This pair is crafted from leather and ...
Gucci Cream Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 41.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These cream loafers from Gucci are not only high in appeal but also very skilfully made. The leather loafers have a comfortable shape and will complement any look.
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let comfort and effortless style be yours with these loafers from Gucci. Crafted in black leather, the loafers feature beautiful uppers, durable soles, and a comfortable fit. Includ...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 37
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exquisite and well-crafted, these Gucci loafers are worth owning. They have been crafted from leather and they come flaunting a black shade with Horsebit details on the uppers. The l...
Gucci Red Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 36
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Pink Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Gold Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 39
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 42
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized ...
Gucci Pink Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 37
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 39
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Give your outfit a luxe update with this pair of Gucci black loafers. The shoes are sewn perfectly to help you make a statement in them for a long time.
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 35
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Pink Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 36
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical fashionable and durable these Gucci loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized buy.
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these Gucci loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized buy.
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 42
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized ...
Gucci Brown Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 45
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let comfort and classic style be yours with these designer loafers. Crafted with skill, the high-quality shoes have the perfect construction to take you through the day with utmost e...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 40.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Red Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 36.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 43
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Slip into timeless style with these Gucci loafers. Thoughtfully crafted to offer all day comfort and refined style they’re versatile enough for any occasion pairing beautifully w...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 44
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these designer loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized bu...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
To perfectly complement your attires, we bring you this pair of loafers that speak nothing but style. The shoes have been crafted with skill and are designed to be easy to slip on. T...
Gucci Black Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 43
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
To perfectly complement your attires, we bring you this pair of loafers that speak nothing but style. The shoes have been crafted with skill and are designed to be easy to slip on. T...
Gucci Pink Leather Jordaan Loafers Size 37
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let this comfortable pair be your first choice when youre out for a long day. These Gucci shoes have well sewn uppers beautifully set on durable soles.
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
Car Shoes Vintage Women's Brown Loafers Made in Italy Size 38 Unworn
By CAR SHOE
Located in Capri, IT
Car Shoe Brown loafer Unworn totally made in italy in italian size range 38
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black - Size uk 16
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red - Size uk 16 The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edward...
Early 1990s Michael Kors Red Stretch Cotton Ribbed Halter Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This body-hugging halter dress was designed by Michael Kors for his mainline in the early 1990's. It is crafted from a cotton blend in a ribbed knit with a bodycon fit. The minimalis...
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.