{"title":"SHOES","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_1555ee1b2107b9b0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eElevate your stride with Circa's collection of vintage footwear, where rare runway silhouettes meet the timeless craftsmanship of heritage luxury houses. Discover a definitive selection of documented heels and storied leatherwork destined for the modern collector's wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"archive-gold-leather-1930s-shoes","title":"ARCHIVE - Gold Leather 1930s Shoes","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful soft gold leather shoes with twisted and studded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estraps at the front and a thin ankle strap with buckle to fasten.  Originally from Cincinnati department store The H. and S. Pogue Company they are virtually unused and in excellent condition, especially for something of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern UK size 4, US size 6-6½ , EU 37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase width: 7.5cm\/ 3”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeel width: 5cm\/ 2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 24cm\/9.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeel height: 9cm\/ 3.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE LONDON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35724903678118,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/products\/archive-gold-leather-1930s-shoes.jpg?v=1617922124"},{"product_id":"1970s-yves-saint-laurent-gold-block-heel","title":"1970s Yves Saint Laurent Gold Block Heel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese striking Yves Saint Laurent block heeled shoes were designed in the late 1970s to early 1980s - the height of the disco period. Crafted from polished gold leather and accented with silver leather at the heel and along the sole. The insides are finished with crimson leather and soft suede at the ankle, and are debossed with the Yves Saint Laurent logo. The soles state that they are “Made Vero Cuoio Italy” - “vero cuoio” is an Italian phrase which translates as “true leather”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese towering, iconic shoes have 3.5” heels and are in good to very good vintage condition with some minor flaws attributed to normal wear and tear on shoes of this age. There are a few, very small nicks to the leather heels and a handful of surface scratches - nothing which would be noticed when worn. Labelled and measure as a UK size 6 B, US 8 or IT 39 they are a very narrow fit - we were unable to model these and they seem more an AA width.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45393495687417,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1970s_Yves_Saint_Laurent_Gold_Block_Heel_01_9f1f0d08-65a8-4da9-a449-8def10dc7342.jpg?v=1723541814"},{"product_id":"1960s-rayne-saffiano-leather-with-grosgrain-bow-stilleto","title":"ARCHIVE - 1960s Rayne Saffiano Leather with Grosgrain Bow Stilleto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese superb late 1950s to early 1960s Rayne stiletto heeled shoes are embossed internally with the royal warrant alongside the brand name in gold lettering. Crafted from textured Saffiano leather, they are trimmed with black grosgrain and finished with a black grosgrain bow at the front. The narrow heel measures 3.5” in height. These shoes are in excellent vintage condition with only some marks to the bottom of the sole from very light wear. These shoes measure to be a UK size 7.5 and a standard to wide fit. They would fit a 6.5 wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayne Shoes were established in 1885 in London as a Theatrical Costumier, Stage Shoe Shop and Factory. In 1900 they became known for luxurious women's footwear, attracting famous actresses such as Lili Langtree and Evie Greene to their doors. The brand received Royal Warrants from Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth II, marking its significance to the royal family. Celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Brigitte Bardot, and Elizabeth Taylor also favored Rayne's designs, enhancing its reputation in high society and cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45459098960121,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1960s_Raine_Saffiano_Leather_with_Grosgrain_Bow_Stilleto01_bc666305-beab-4a60-b48b-cbc0bbd528b0.jpg?v=1725357414"},{"product_id":"1930s-russell-and-bromley-gold-low-wedge-sandal-39-5","title":"1930s Russell and Bromley Gold Low Wedge Sandal 39.5","description":"These striking strappy sandals were designed by classic British label Russell and Bromley. Founded in 1873, the debossed gold label dates these shoes back to the late 1930s. Crafted from a rich gold and lined with off-white leather, these sandals feature a caged front with a small peep-toe opening. They are secured at the ankle with an ankle strap with an adjustable buckle. The low wedge heel measures just over 1”. These highly adaptable summer shoes are labelled with the words “Made in Belgium Especially For Russell and Bromley”. For shoes of nearly a century of history, they are in very good vintage condition with no flaws of note and no marks to the outer gold leather.  The leather is lightly worn on the underside and they are labelled a 39.5 D, this equates to a UK 7 standard fit.","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45459230359801,"sku":"","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1930s_Russel_and_Bromley_Gold_Low_Wedge_Sandal_01_6016c069-d851-4b1c-a02a-73ee38e0403e.jpg?v=1725360011"},{"product_id":"1970s-charles-jourdan-for-raine-black-satin-diamante-heel-shoes","title":"1970s Charles Jourdan for Raine Black Satin Diamante Heel Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounding his women’s footwear company in 1919, French fashion designer Charles Jourdan became mainly known as a luxury shoe manufacturer of both Jourdan designs and those of numerous other top designers, including Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin and Rayne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 1970s stilettos are inspired by the flapper and art deco designs of the 1920s and are crafted from black satin with a polished silver leather lining. Highly glamorous they are detailed with glittering rhinestones on a polished plastic heel and on the sculptural plastic form at the front of the shoes. Made in France, for legendary British shoe maker Rayne, the soles are labelled with “leather lewer cuir”. These shoes are in very good vintage condition with no flaws to the outside. Please note that some of the inside silver lining has worn away and they have light wear to the soles. The shoes measure to be a UK size 6 and a narrow fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45459464192249,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1980s_Charles_Jourdan_for_Raine_Black_Satin_with_Plastic_and_Diamante_Embellishment_Stilleto_01_e486cfe4-c785-42e3-9896-007f7a1198b6.jpg?v=1725365924"},{"product_id":"runway-documented-saint-laurent-silver-leather-cage-boots","title":"2009 Runway Documented Saint Laurent Silver Leather Cage Boots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cage Boots walked the Saint Laurent runway for the fashion house's Spring 2009 runway. Designed when Stefano Pilati was the creative director, these designs were instantly iconic and featured in numerous editorial shoots across the fashion world. Crafted from supple leather with a high-shine silver finish, the cage-like formation offers glimpses of skin and the open-toe cut is perfect for showing off your pedicure. The towering 4.5 inch heel makes them a glamorous accompaniment to both trouser-suits and dresses and is crafted from silver-tone metal with a plastic top piece. The interior is lined with mirror-shine silver leather detailed with the “YSL” logo. The sole is debossed with the size, material and “Yves Saint Laurent”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shoes are unworn and in flawless condition. They have been in our collection since they were purchased new and were never worn by Circa's owner who decided it would be a crime to wear them :-) We consider the design to be one of the most significant footwear designs of the 21st century and they are already a very rare item to find unworn. The sole of the shoe is stamped with \"cuir veritable\" which translates as \"real leather\". The size on the sole is an Italian size 38, which is a UK size 5 or US 7 and these are slightly generous in our opinion by around a half size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeel height: 4.5 inch (11.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889657381242,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/Yves_Saint_Laurent_Leather_Cage_Boots_1_b3106179-7c1f-4fd1-8fd0-65fa43b12c66.jpg?v=1730893761"},{"product_id":"2012-runway-documented-prada-flame-shoes","title":"ARCHIVE - 2012 Runway Documented Prada Flame Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iconic Prada flame heels were created as part of the brand’s Spring 2012 collection amassing a fanbase that comprised shoe fanatics, influential editors and celebrities. Designed by Miuccia Prada and inspired by 1950s Americana, this cult heel design epitomises the brand’s chic, practical femininity and its occasional bursts of decadence. The collection's sculpted wedges, stick-thin stilettos and pumps were given premium vintage car-inspired treatments and, most notably, cutout leather flames that trailed from the heel. Various colours walked the runway and this playful edition is in vibrant mustard yellow, peachy coral and black patent leather. They are named the “Flame” heel due to the flame-like wing detail on the back of the heel and on the ankle strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a peep-toe front adorned with a flamboyant bow and the high stiletto heel is coated with black patent leather and is wider at the base to aid balance and ease walking. The insole is a pale nude and has the pale-blue Prada label inserted into the leather. The sole of the shoe is in a pale, nude pink and is christened with the 3D gold Prada logo and stamped with the size. They come complete with their original dust bag and box. A European size 39, UK size 6 or US 8 and in fine unused condition with no issues and the soles barely marked at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery season there are campaigns that the entire fashion world looks forward to, and Prada is easily one of the most anticipated. For Spring 2012, the fashion house enlisted the creative genius of photographer Steven Meisel, to shoot six models at an idealized version of a 1950′s Americana gas station wearing the finest from the collection and we have included some of the campagin shots here with this shoe design featured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51903754961274,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2012_Runway_Documented_Prada_Flame_Shoes_d34f33c3-7dc7-46cc-9422-6246a9e04498.jpg?v=1731418301"},{"product_id":"1940s-gemrich-gold-leather-wedge-sandals","title":"1940s Gemrich Gold Leather Wedge Sandals","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare pair of true vintage 1940s strappy wedge sandals designed by Gemrich. Crafted from a rich gold metallic leather and lined with matte beige leather, these sandals feature a caged front detailed with gold leather knots and a gold leather toe strap, also detailed with a knot. They are secured with an ankle strap and adjustable buckle. The buckle is crafted from a silver-toned metal with pretty carved detailing. The wedge heel measures just over 2”. The heels feature curved gold-leather panels which add a decadent, Hollywood regency feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese highly wearable shoes are labelled with the words “Gemrich - Colombo \u0026amp; Kandy” in white font on a red label. They are in very good to excellent vintage condition with only very minor wear noted in keeping with their grand old age. There is virtually no loss to the gold leather and they look like they have never been worn outside. These are around a UK size 4 to 4.5, EU 37 to 37.5 or US 6 to 6.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 9 in. 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The soles have a Phillips Extra Light Stick-a-Sole added, possibly around the same time, for extra grip and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese remarkable shoes are in truly excellent vintage condition with no flaws to the suede and embroidery. Only very light wear noted to the original leather heels and internal leather sole. They are labelled a US size 8.5B and this equates to a UK 5.5 or slightly narrower UK 6. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 9.8 in. (25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWIDTH - 3.1 in. 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The inner soles are labelled in gold with the words “Martinique For Russell and Bromley”. Made in Spain they are a narrow size US 8 or UK 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shoes of this age, they are in good vintage condition and present very well. We noted general age appropriate wear to the inner soles and a few light markings and nicks to the white leather. The sole is lightly worn on the underside (please see pictures).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 9.5 in. (24 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWIDTH - 3 in. 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