slippers
1950s
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
“No object better epitomizes the sex-kitten glamour of the 1950s than the marabou mule. The style has become an icon of feminine allure, making it the only significant modern survivor of the boudoir slipper. On this pair from the Brooklyn collection, the transparent acrylic sole increases the iconic potency of the design by making reference to Cinderella, the unrivaled superstar of shoe lore. Adding to the glamorous aura, this pair of mules belonged to actress Joan Fontaine.”
