Dior & Ferragamo discussing hemlines and heel heights in 1947

[Pinkcoke]

http://news.google.com/newspapers?i...AIBAJ&pg=5632,105331&dq=ferragamo+shoes&hl=en

Really interesting to read the direct quotes - I like the detail of Dior's floor to hem measurement, and Ferragamo's statement on flat shoes is quite ironic, given his daughter's future success with them.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Great article Melanie! Thanks for posting.

 

[Midge]

Thanks! I find Dior's reasoning for the longer hems very interesting! I haven't read that yet anywhere before.

Karin

 

[meumar]

Long hemlines for peace! haha - also liked his comments about French men not liking short skirts and American women being more well-built!

 

[Metro Retro Vintage]

That was such an interesting interview, and enjoyed reading the quotes! I only wish the article weren't so brief -- and found myself wanting to 'hear' more.