"Dior has a lovely Perugia pump in suede or kid with an almost imperceptible string-like bow of the leather at the front. In satin, with a slightly wider bow, it is lovely for dressier occasions – very young and distinguished."
[The Milwaukee Sentinel - Sept, 1 1950]
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1952 | Pumps, slingback, open toe shoes by André Perugia for Christian Dior
Source: L'Officiel de la Mode
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“Perugia’s Beau à la Mode, an all occasion shoe, which caused a sensation in Paris when Dior models wore them with everything from afternoon frocks to party outfits, are already being copied in suede and a new type of mesh (…) Made with soft toes and draped grosgrain bows across the vamp, these shoes may be had with high or medium heels.”
[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 8, 1951]
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1952 | Three models by Christian Dior
In crepe “Soprano”. Natural silk by Coudurier, Fructus, Descher
Pumps, slingback, open toe shoes by André Perugia for Christian Dior
Source: L'Officiel de la Mode
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| 1950 | André Perugia shoes with little bows | detail Source: L'Officiel de la Mode |
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1950 | Christian Dior | Black transparent tulle on white silk with bands of white lace
André Perugia shoes with little bows
Source: L'Officiel de la Mode
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1950 | André Perugia shoes with little bows | detail
Source: L'Officiel de la Mode
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1950 | Christian Dior | Dress in white silk, with drapes in leopard fur
André Perugia shoes with little bows
Source: L'Officiel de la Mode
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1951 | Christian Dior gown | Worn by top model Alla Ichnun
Shoes with silk bows by André Perugia
Source: Pinterest
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1952 | Christian Dior dress
Wide neckline, slightly ruched bodice, maintained by a corselet.
Source L'Officiel de la Mode
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1952 | Christian Dior dress
Strapless gown with asimmetrical skirt, in printed silk
Source Pinterest
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ANDRE PERUGIA FOR DIOR
1948 - 1952 | INTRO
1949 - 1951 | BARING THE FOOT
PART 1 | PART 2
1950 - 1952 | BEAU A LA MODE [BOWS]
1948 - 1952 | EPILOGUE
ANDRE PERUGIA
D O S S I E R