VTG Etienne Aigner Taylor Slide On Leather Black Pumps Heels Women's 8.5W

Vintage Etienne Aigner Taylor Slide On Leather Black Pumps Shoes Dressy Heels Women's Size 8.5W Brand: Etienne Aigner Department: Women's Type: Pump Shoes Size: 8.5W (See Show Size In P Color: Black Closure: Slip On Material: Leather Upper Man-made Sole Style: Taylor Pump Heels Feature: Padded Inner Sole for Added Comfort Type: Dressy, casual, work, office, formal Heel Height From Mid Heel: 2.5" HISTORY If you were around in the 80s you too must have a story or memory of this leather brand. Étienne Aigner (1904-2000) a Hungarian Jew who began his career as a bookbinder. Shortly after WWII, he began creating custom-made high-end leather bags & belts for several haute couture boutiques in Paris. In 1950, after successful apprenticeships w designers Christian Dior & Cristobal Balenciaga, Aigner left Paris for NYC in hopes of launching a successful brand in the U.S. In 1950 was also the year Aigner introduced his Antic Red leather open-pocket bag w angular processing & created the Aigner horseshoe "A" logo. He opened his first showroom in Manhattan in 1959 & in 1965 the "Aigner" brand & logo were licensed to a German business partner as Aigner GmbH Munich. By the '80s the brand had become a favorite label of the "preppy" set w riding boots, as well as leather bags, became insanely popular. Excellent Pre-Loved Condition. Only Worn Once. Shows Only Slight Wear On Soles. From Smoke Free Household.