Vintage Evan-Picone - a shopping guide

We happened across fashion label Evan-Picone somewhat by chance whilst trawling through vintage espadrilles on Etsy (Summer is coming and, as always, we are on the search for the yet-to-be-discovered *perfect* espadrille...).
We were struck by the delightfully feminine structure of the vintage shoes created by this label; how we love a practical yet deliciously low-heeled shoe!
And oh, how we wish we had little dainty vintage sized feet that would neatly fit into any of these shoes...

 1940s Mulberry Bow Heels, Sz 7.5

$42

Taupe Peep-Toe Heels, Sz 6

$28

Hot Pink Leather Heels with Bow, Sz 6.5

$15

Leather Polka Dot heels, Sz8

$42

 Cinnamon Wingtips, Sz 9

$30

Green Bow Heels, Sz 7.5

 $16

And how cute are the Espadrilles!

 

 Black Wedge Espadrilles, Sz 6.5-7

$18

 

 Tan Wedge Espadrilles, Sz 12N

$12

Blue Wedge Espadrilles, Sz 8

$36

Evan-Picone was founded in 1949 by friends Charles Evans and Joseph Picone. Their first range was a small yet successful run of skirts designed by Evans and produced by Picone which was followed by a range of ladies pants. 

By the 1960s they were a leading manufacturer of Sportswear (ha! I suppose you *can* jog in a low heel...), but has since been sold to the Jones Apparel Group and has faded into obscurity/mediocrity somewhat. And as an odd little bit of trivia, you may be interested to know that Evan-Picone provided the wardrobe for Mary Tyler Moore in her eponymous show in the 1970s!

1960s Pocket Detail Skirt, Sz S

 $42

 1970s Lavender Bow Blouse, Sz S/M

$20

Black and White Checkered Skirt, Sz M/L

$28

Sunny Gingham Shorts, Sz S

$32

 1950s Brown Linen Suit, Sz S

$148

Red and Blue Plaid Worsted Wool Skirt, Sz S/M

 $18

Cream Plaid Worsted Wool Skirt, Sz S

$10

1950s Print Shorts, Sz S/M

$65

 Cobalt and Cream Tie-front Shirt

$10

Happy Shopping!

xo

g&j

p.s. we got our label history info from vintagefashionguild.org