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Gucci Black GG Logo Canvas and Leather Trim Slide Sandals
Gucci Black GG Logo Canvas and Leather Trim Slide Sandals

Gucci Black GG Logo Canvas and Leather Trim Slide Sandals

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gucci Black GG Logo Canvas and Leather Trim Slide Sandals. Size 8 B. Tom Ford for GUCCI, these 4 inch heels were worn all over Europe in the late 1990s. Black leather GUCCI GG Logo ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Block Heel

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Tom Ford Black Leather Wedge Heels size 39
Tom Ford Black Leather Wedge Heels size 39

Tom Ford Black Leather Wedge Heels size 39

By Tom Ford

Located in London, GB

Ruder Than The Rest presents: Contemporary Tom Ford wedge heels. Harness style leather straps with gold rivet details. Curved wedge heel. Contemporary, circa 2010s Made in Italy....

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2010s Italian Block Heel

TOM FORD black ponyhair leather cage trim block heeled boots EU36
TOM FORD black ponyhair leather cage trim block heeled boots EU36

TOM FORD black ponyhair leather cage trim block heeled boots EU36

By Tom Ford

Located in Hong Kong, NT

TOM FORD black ponyhair leather cage trim block heeled boots EU36 Reference: LAYU/A00059 Brand: Tom Ford Material: Pony Hair, Leather Color: Black Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Zip ...

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2010s Italian Boots

GUCCI x TOM FORD black leather BLOCK HEEL Sandals Shoes 40
GUCCI x TOM FORD black leather BLOCK HEEL Sandals Shoes 40

GUCCI x TOM FORD black leather BLOCK HEEL Sandals Shoes 40

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford strappy ankle-strap sandals in black leather with a black stacked heel. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Measurements Imprinted Size ...

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Early 2000s Sandals

GUCCI x TOM FORD black leather BLOCK HEEL Sandals Shoes 40.5
GUCCI x TOM FORD black leather BLOCK HEEL Sandals Shoes 40.5

GUCCI x TOM FORD black leather BLOCK HEEL Sandals Shoes 40.5

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford T-Strap sandals in black leather with a light beige stacked heel. Have been worn with some soft creasing to the ankle-strap. Overall in very good con...

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Early 2000s Sandals

Tom Ford Gucci Lucite Wedge Block Heels (Circa 1990s-Early 2000s)
Tom Ford Gucci Lucite Wedge Block Heels (Circa 1990s-Early 2000s)

Tom Ford Gucci Lucite Wedge Block Heels (Circa 1990s-Early 2000s)

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lucite wedge block heels by Tom Ford for Gucci Made in Italy Late 1990's-early 2000's Metallic silver insole and straps Silver metal hardware Lucite wedge block heel Rubber sole...

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Late 20th Century Italian Shoes

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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?

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