Shoes
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer
Yves Saint Laurent
(1936 - 2008)
1973-1975
Cotton canvas, jute and ribbon
Gift of Marina Schiano
Object number88.1.178
Whereas the 1960s heralded the frankly fake, the 1970s, influenced by feminism and the beginnings of the environmental movement, ushered in the natural look. Simple, organic forms, earth tones, and natural or natural-looking materials came into focus.
DescriptionRed canvas espadrilles with gold metallic ribbon and black rick rack, braid trim with high wedge heel, metallic wrap and tie ankle strapExhibitions