Back in the day

Although I don't own a lot of vintage items, I understand why people are so drawn to them. There was actually a time when things were made to last forever.

Case in point...
These shoes were made in Italy. Can you guess what brand?



These Aldo shoes were bought in an outlet around 2001 for around $30 or $40 Cdn (as I remember). Yes....Aldo.

I do know that even mass-market items made in Asia (or India or Macau, etc.) are of good quality (see my previous post), but I miss those days when I don't have to buy designer  to get items made in Italy or France.

I guess this is the price we pay for capitalization and the need for profit.

Anyhoo, hope you guys have a great Wednesday:) Much love...

Comments

Ally said…
Wow that's a pretty cool find...and I so agree...I miss buying non-vintage items that are made somewhere other than China. Thank goodness for all the amazing vintage shops :)

xx, Ally
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November 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Emmylou said…
Yeah...some of these shops are pretty amazing!
Thanks for the comment, Ally.
November 16, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Shoe Belle said…
ah yes, the good "young" fashion days:p
November 16, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Erika said…
beautiful ! I love it!!
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November 17, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Mom Fashion World said…
Good thing you still have those sandals. That's a good brand too.
Aldo shoes are now pretty expensive, huh?
But some are made in good quality though.
November 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Emmylou said…
I love Aldo shoes:)
November 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM
Amazingly Beautiful by Isa Malago said…
LOVELY shoes!! :)

follow me :)
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xox,
Isa
November 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Anonymous said…
Nice shoes they are!!
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November 18, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Emmylou said…
Thanks again for the comments, everyone:)
November 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM
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