Looking back, Sam & Libby reveal that their version of the classic ballet shoe was inspired by street fashion and by a photo of Brigitte Bardot, one of the greatest movie stars of all time, in St. Tropez. The ballet flat itself emerged in France from Repetto – the great dancing shoes. Sam & Libby embellished their version with a bow because it resonated with the American woman.
For more about Sam & Libby, check out the interview with founders Sam and Libby Edelman on A Bullseye View.
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