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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1960
Page
6
The article surveys Spring 1960 footwear trends featuring open shoe designs. It spotlights cutouts, open shanks and toes, sling backs, sandals, mules, and see through vinyl, with materials like mesh and straw offering airy looks. It notes overall shift toward lighter silhouettes to match space age fabrics and new apparel shapes.
In the Athens Messenger dated Friday March 11 1960 a report notes that nickel is alloyed with aluminum to produce stronger materials. The article mentions automotive parts and tires requiring strength at elevated tempera tures.
Teen fashion editors highlight tailored shoes for active teenage feet for the pre Easter season. Heels rise modestly with Queen Anne and Louis shapes while casual flats and lightweight boots appear in brushed and waxy leathers.
The article previews casual and dress shoes for coeds including Margaret Jerrold thong sandals and Herbert Levine sling pumps. It highlights leather flats and two-tone saddles, breathable perforations, elasticized straps, and metallic buckles, noting color trends from pinks and greens to golds and browns.
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