From the Oct. 7,1946 fashion feature: SHOES TO MATCH—intellectual footwear is made of same bold fabrics used for clothes. According to LIFE, “The newest-looking shoes this year are made of intellectual fabrics…using fabrics makes it possible to turn out novel shoes which match other parts of an outfit.” Pictured here is a plaid bootee with closed heels and toes with wool gabardine. At the time, or it was available in 10 different plaids. (Nina Leen—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #fashionfriday #1940s #NinaLee
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