A hundred pairs of shoes, from the 16th to the 21st century, paint a vivid picture of how shoe styles have changed—sometimes radically—over the years. They also reveal how some trends have reappeared throughout the ages. For instance, platform shoes were worn by fashionable Venetian women from the 15th to the 17th century and by Manchu Chinese women in the 1800s. In the late 1930s, Salvatore Ferragamo introduced a modern version of the platform shoe, and updated versions appeared in the 1970s and 1990s.
Beautifully designed and produced, this brilliant follow-up to the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 100 Dresses presents examples of fashionable footwear in a range of styles, from flats to stilettos and everything in between. Among them are shoes designed by Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Roger Vivier, and Vivienne Westwood. Images of the shoes are accompanied by informative text and enhanced by works of art, contemporary photos, and portraits of designers. Sure to spark the imaginations of anyone interested in fashion and design, 100 Shoes details how women have used these essential fashion accessories to elevate their style, stature, and status throughout the centuries. An introduction by fashion-forward actress Sarah Jessica Parker adds to the accessibility and appeal of this delightful volume.Book Description
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"A brisk but dazzling 500-year shoe survey."—The New York Times Style Magazine
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Harold Koda is curator in charge at the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is known for her unique sense of fashion and her love of shoes.
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By Craig
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Got this book for my wife's birthday. She is a shoe lover and loves it. It is a historical listing of shoe development.
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By Sammy_K
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Large bright pictures
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I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my sister. She had it on her amazon wish list and she really liked the book. I looked through it quickly and was impressed by the full page bright pictures.
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I'm not really into shoes (at all) but I could see how this would be interesting to a shoe lover (like my sister).
-Sammy_K
Large bright pictures
Cons:
None
Notes:
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my sister. She had it on her amazon wish list and she really liked the book. I looked through it quickly and was impressed by the full page bright pictures.
Final Thoughts:
I'm not really into shoes (at all) but I could see how this would be interesting to a shoe lover (like my sister).
-Sammy_K
By Susan Miller
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Sophie, my granddaughter, is 13 years old. She is beautiful and loves exotic clothing and shoes. She liked this book - a real keeper for a smart and stylish teenager.
By Lilly Ford
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This is an amazing book showcasing a beautiful collection of shoes.
Like any other publication by the Metropolitan Museum of Art this book is carefully made with bright stylish color photography along with concise and informative text that is highly readable.
The collection depicted in this book is exceptional and shows a wide variety of styles that span over a period of 500 years.
Highly recommended book along with its companion: 100 Dresses: The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art 100 Dresses: The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Like any other publication by the Metropolitan Museum of Art this book is carefully made with bright stylish color photography along with concise and informative text that is highly readable.
The collection depicted in this book is exceptional and shows a wide variety of styles that span over a period of 500 years.
Highly recommended book along with its companion: 100 Dresses: The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art 100 Dresses: The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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