1960s/1970s shoes?

[Elle Miles]

Hello all! Elle here- I found these amazing shoes at a vintage clothing store. Please share any info anyone might have! I believe the brand is “American Lily”.

 

[plousia]

I recently saw a pair of very similar shoes sold as 40s. No idea if that is accurate or not. Hopefully the experts will chime in. They're really beautiful.

 

[Elle Miles]

I recently saw a pair of very similar shoes sold as 40s. No idea if that is accurate or not. Hopefully the experts will chime in. They're really beautiful.

Do you have a pic?

 

[plousia]

I'll send you a DM, not sure if I can post a link here although it's a sold listing. Again, I have no idea and make no claim of the accuracy of the seller's dating, it's just a data point.

 

[Jonathan]

I would bet middly 60s when all that heavy beading was being done in Hong Kong. The straps were worked there and exported to Italy where the sandals were made. A single strap clog bottom sandal is a traditional style made in Italy since at least the 18th century, so stylistically it is an old style.

 

[Elle Miles]

I would bet middly 60s when all that heavy beading was being done in Hong Kong. The straps were worked there and exported to Italy where the sandals were made. A single strap clog bottom sandal is a traditional style made in Italy since at least the 18th century, so stylistically it is an old style.

Thank you, Mr. Jonathan!