Loafing In Style
May, 1989
Don't let the name fool you. There's nothing lazy about a pair of loafers. This shoe style has been around for decades; the classic penny-loafer look, in fact, dates back to 1936, when Willard and John Bass introduced Bass Weejuns to the American public. Since then, the slip-on has undergone many changes, including the addition of tassels, kiltie fringe and perforations, along with the use of mixed leathers and exotic skins such as ostrich and crocodile. This season, shoes are lighter in weight...
