Vogue magazine has published a "high fashion and lifestyle" magazine continuously since 1892. For a reason that completely escapes us, the March 1977 issue featured a Tektronix 650 NTSC video monitor being destroyed by a woman wearing a pair of high heels. This was part of an article featuring the latest in fashion sandals.

The caption was as follows: "The killer! Great looking legs in bare, beautiful sky-high mules - Geoffrey Beene's sensational copper-reptile evening sandals. About $95 ($478 in 2024 dollars) at Delman at Bergdorf Goodman; Swanson's on the Plaza; Balliets; Neiman-Marcus.

The accompanying photos featured similarly attractive legs and expensive footwear, but no broken glass.

We thank ex-Tek and museum contributor, Charles Osborne, who prompted our search for an original copy. Charlie recalls the Patents and Licensing people were furious. We're just confused.

Photo courtesy of Vogue Magazine