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Turn-of-the-millennium Donna Karan New York slingback pumps in glossy golden-orange leather, shaped with slender crossover straps, sculptural side cutouts, elongated toes, and curved heels. The warm color and graphic construction give the polished silhouette a slightly unconventional edge. Made in Italy and marked women’s US 7.5 B.
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A beautifully constructed pair of vintage Donna Karan New York slingback pumps in glossy golden-orange leather.
Slim straps sweep diagonally across the foot, intersecting over the vamp and leaving open cutouts along the sides. The strapping creates the visual line of a T-strap while remaining lighter and more architectural. An elongated closed toe balances the exposed sections, and the elasticized slingback keeps the back of the shoe clean and minimal.
The curved heel widens gently toward the base and finishes with a pale, ivory-toned heel-tip cap. The subtle contrast gives the pair an unusual finish without relying on hardware or overt embellishment.
Black woven insole labels carry the Donna Karan New York name in gold lettering. The leather soles are stamped Vero Cuoio, Made in Italy, B, and 7½.
The color falls between golden orange, ochre, and warm tangerine. Pair them with cream tailoring, dark indigo denim, a chocolate-brown skirt, a minimal black dress, or a tonal look built from amber, rust, tobacco, and camel.
Details
Designer: Donna Karan New York
Estimated Era: Late 1990s to early 2000s
Production Status: Vintage
Style: Cutout slingback pumps
Color: Golden orange
Upper: Glossy leather
Design: Crossover straps with side cutouts
Toe Shape: Elongated pointed-to-almond toe
Heel: Curved medium-height heel
Heel Detail: Pale ivory-toned heel-tip caps
Closure: Elasticized slingback
Insole: Light leather insole with black-and-gold Donna Karan New York label
Outsole: Leather, stamped Vero Cuoio
Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Marked Size: US 7.5 B
Estimated Modern US Size: US 7.5
Width: B, standard/medium
Quantity: One pair
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition
Fit Notes
Marked women’s US 7.5 B and best suited to a modern US 7.5 standard-width foot.
The elongated toe extends beyond the natural toe line, so that visual length should not be mistaken for extra usable interior space. Fit through the forefoot and instep will be governed by the fixed crossover straps.
The elasticized slingback sections provide limited flexibility around the heel. Shoppers with a wider forefoot or high instep may find the strapping more fitted.
For additional confidence, compare the footbed length and clearance beneath the crossover straps with a similarly shaped slingback already in your wardrobe.
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition.
The golden-orange leather retains strong color and gloss, with creasing, fine surface scratches, light rubbing, and tonal variation consistent with age and previous wear. Small dark marks are visible around the toes and upper, including a small spot near the vamp of one shoe.
The straps remain intact, and the black-and-gold Donna Karan labels remain clear. The light-colored insoles show expected signs of use. The leather outsoles show light wear, while the pale heel-tip caps display visible rubbing, discoloration, and surface marks.
The elasticized slingback sections show age-related gathering but remain visually intact in the photos. The shoes retain their shape, with no major tears or obvious sole separation visible.
Please review all photographs closely, especially the toe boxes, crossover straps, elastic sections, heel-tip caps, and outsoles.
Styling Notes
Wear these with an ivory trouser suit, dark denim, a chocolate-brown midi skirt, or a clean black column dress. The golden-orange leather also works beautifully with olive, plum, cobalt, camel, cream, and tobacco.
For a more turn-of-the-millennium look, pair them with a fluid bias skirt or cropped cigarette trousers. For something sharper, keep the outfit minimal and let the color and cutout construction carry the detail.
Curation Note
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Authenticity Note
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| Era | |
|---|---|
| Material | Leather |
| Women's Shoe Size | US 7.5 |
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