Models display matching footwear for summer dresses, dinner gowns and holiday dre...HD Stock Footage

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Nov 5, 2026

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Models display matching footwear for summer dresses, dinner gowns and holiday dresses at a fashion parade in New York City.

A fashion parade in New York City, New York. Three models displaying summer dresses and matching hats during the fashion parade. Foot wear with a bow and another one with metallic beadings on black that goes with the dresses. Two models displaying dinner gowns. A display of matching black footwear for the gowns. A few models displaying dresses for holidays. One of them wearing a scarf over her head. View of matching striped footwear and another one with butterfly bows on the front. A display of footwear for the beach. A model smiling. Location: New York City. Date: May 9, 1946.

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