Trend Alert: Mary Janes
Hi Y'all! I'm sure that at least once in your life (especially when you were a baby), you’ve worn shoes called BABIES or MARY JANES. Guess what? They’re back in fashion—and they are not just for kids! But what are Mary Janes? They are (primarily) flat shoes with a rounded toe and a strap or band that goes over the top of the foot, fastening with a buckle, button, or even Velcro. They are meant to be very flexible and comfortable. They are highly popular for babies as well as young children. They are also considered as dress shoes for special occasions or to wear to school. The shoes which can be traced back to the England with King Henry VIII, became popular in the early 20th century. At that time, they were worn by both boys and girls. The name "Mary Jane" is believed to have originated when the Brown Shoe Company acquired the advertising rights from Richard F. Outcault, who had created the comic strip, Buster Brown. Mary Jane was Buster Brown's siste...
