# Late 1990s/Early 2000s Donna Karan New York Golden Orange Leather Cutout Slingback Pumps, US 7.5 B

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- Published: 2026-08-11T06:55:43-07:00
- Author: russ

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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potential, and point of view.

**Authenticity Note**

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include labels, construction, materials, country-of-origin stamps, sole markings,
hardware, provenance, and comparable documented examples. Any included third-party
authentication paperwork will be stated explicitly.