Levine, Herbert (1916-1991)
Dates
- Existence: 1916-1991
Biography
Herbert (1916 - 1991) and Beth Levine (1914 - 2006) founded the Herbert Levine company in 1948. Their company, which sold high-end women's shoes made in New York, was one of the leading footwear design firms in the country. Their designs were worn by many celebrities including Jacqueline Kennedy and Liza Minnelli. Nancy Sinatra wore Herbert Levine white stiletto boots while singing about them in the mid-1960s. These boots, which were made for walking, started the Go-Go boot trend of the 60s. In 1964, Barbra Streisand wore Levine shoes during the run of her show "Funny Girl" on Broadway. In addition to the stage, Herbert Levine shoes were produced to be worn during fashion shows for designers like Halston and Pauline Trigère. The company folded in 1975. A year later, the Metropolitan Museum dedicated an exhibition to their designs. After closing their firm, the couple acted as consultants in the shoe industry in New York. The couple won two Coty Awards (1967 and 1973) and a Neiman Marcus Award (1954).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Herbert & Beth Levine, 1967-1970, 1967-1970
This folder contains biographies of shoe designers Herbert and Beth Levine, 2 black and white 8x10 portraits of Beth, 2 copies of a black and white 8x10 portrait of Herbert, a black and white 8x10 photograph of a lace-up sandal design from 1970, and a clipping from the September 7, 1967 New York Times.
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