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Vintage Andrea Rivalta slingbacks made for Bergdorf Goodman, crafted in genuine leopard print calf hair with black leather lining and heel. Featuring a fine black suede T-strap across the instep and an elongated pointed toe. Set on a flared stiletto heel. Made in Italy. A quietly rare designer pair, and the leopard calf hair is what makes it collectible rather than simply pretty.
Size: EU 40.5, (fits size 9-9.5)
Content: Calf hair / leather / suede
Condition: Wear to the leather soles as photographed. Uppers in excellent condition with minimal thinning to the calf hair.
Measurements
Full Length 11.5“ (10.5” right before pointed tip) / Heel Height 3.5”
Charles Jourdan pumps circa the late 1990s, crafted in polished black leather with a low cut throat line and a sharp pointed toe. Cut clean with no hardware and set on a tapered sculpted stiletto heel. Fully leather lined. Charles Jourdan built its name on exactly this kind of restraint, and a black leather pointed pump is the piece a vintage wardrobe keeps returning to.
Size: Marked US 10 M (fits 9-9.5 best)
Content: Leather upper / leather lining
Condition: Minor creasing across the vamp as photographed. Excellent condition.
Measurements
Full Length 10.5” / Heel Height 4”
1980s Charles Jourdan "Élise Vendôme" heels crafted in black chevreau leather featuring a scalloped V vamp, d'Orsay cut sides, and a fine buckled ankle strap with gold toned hardware. Lined in soft kidskin and set on a curved heel. Made in France. The original box and style label are still with the pair, naming the model and colorway as it left the atelier.
Size: US 9.5 B
Content: Chevreau leather upper / kidskin lining
Condition: Light creasing to the vamp and faint marks to the insole as photographed. Very good vintage condition. Original box included.
Measurements
Full Length 10.5” / Heel Height 4”
Y2K era leather T-strap sandals featuring an asymmetric strap upper with contrast white topstitching, silver toned rivets at the vamp, and a leopard print trimmed footbed. Cut with an open square toe and set on a slim sculpted kitten heel. Leather sole. Made in Spain. The kind of low, easy vintage heel that carries a wide leg trouser or a slip skirt straight through summer.
Size: US 10 (fits 9.5-10 best)
Content: Leather upper / leather sole
Condition: Light wear to the soles and footbed as photographed. Excellent wearable condition.
Measurements
Full Length 10.5-11” / Heel Height 4”
Model Reference Size: 8.5
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Afternoon Tea Edit
A curated vintage edit of Tea Party-approved fashions; a soft-hued color palette, delicate prints, desirable drapes, and luxurious details in crochet, beading, and ruffles dating back to the 1920s.
The Afternoon Tea Edit
1930s ivory silk slip shift dress featuring a geometric lace bodice and delicate scalloped straps. Cut in a relaxed drop waist silhouette with gathered pleated side panels at the hem for soft movement and drape. An effortlessly romantic piece that can be styled as a dress or layered for everyday wear.
Condition: slight wear on the crochet, discoloration & two pinholes (one near the arm pit, the other tucked inside a pleat) as photographed but still in perfect wearable condition for an 80 year old piece. <3
Content: 100% Silk
Size: S-M
Measurements: 34” bust / 40-42” waist / 42” hip / 35” length
1980s corset dress featuring an off the shoulder neckline with rouched straps, corset bodice, and midi length. Cut from a baby pink cotton fabric printed with multi-colored large scale florals. Zipper closure at center back. In excellent condition.
Contents: 100% cotton
Size: US 4-6
Measurements: 28” waist / 34” bust / 13” cross back / 44” length
Vintage strappy pull-on heels adorned with leather pink & white petals. Features a dusty rose sole, kitten heel, and elastic ankle strap for easy wear.
Size: 10
Condition: like new
Hand-made midi length petticoat skirt made from an intricate patterned lace finished with a contrast trim circa 1950s. Cut with flowing layers and semi-sheer nylon at the waist. Hook and eye closure at side seam.
Size: XS-S
Measurements: 26” waist / 53” hip / 40” length
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