Thursday, May 12, 2016

1950 - 1959 | BRUNIS SHOE FACTORY | VIGEVANO

1950 | Brunis, Vigevano
Source: Vigevano Footwear Fair catalogue


No more wedges and wartime's thick soles: in 1950 shoes began to lighten although designs remained bulky with decorations and weaves to make footwear more graceful. 

Within a few years, Vigevano was the engine of a transformation in footwear’s shapes with the contribution of many shoemakers like Brunis' owner Bruno Barbavara. In the mid 50s the stiletto heel was born, lines began to narrow and toes got longer.

These models by Brunis of Vigevano range from the 1950 up to 1959 and well represent this transformation. 



1950 | Brunis, Vigevano
Source: Ars Sutoria

1950 | Brunis, Vigevano
Source: Ars Sutoria

1950 | Brunis, Vigevano
Source: Ars Sutoria


Late 1950s | Brunis, Vigevano
Photo: P. Omodeo Salé
Source: "Calzatura - Documenti Di Fotografia Dagli Anni '50 Agli Anni '70"

Late 1950s | Brunis, Vigevano
Photo: P. Omodeo Salé
Source: "Calzatura - Documenti Di Fotografia Dagli Anni '50 Agli Anni '70"


Introducing
Brunis | Vigevano

1955 | Brunis
W/Pirelli Coria Soles

1971 - 1973
Brunis | Vigevano



1959 | Brunis and Dainesi designs
Source: Vigevano Footwear Fair catalogue