Shoes
Attributed to Hill & Novis
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The social revolution of the 1920s opened the door for more casual and youthful clothing design. Sportswear provided the most fertile ground for innovation, and some of the more extreme men's fashions, including plus-fours and oxford bags, are now icons of the period. The spectator shoe is also in this class. This pair of classic spectator shoes combines all the quintessential features: white leather with black or brown wing tip and foxing, fully pinked and perforated at the edges, medallion tip, and an oxford cut. The appeal of this design has spawned a pump version for women, and alternate cuts (blucher, loafer, etc.) for both sexes.
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