Shoes (Tiny Folio)

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Discover four hundred years of fabulous footwear with this miniature visual history

Christian Dior famously noted that “the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.” From the surprisingly sexy boots hiding under Victorian crinolines to the glittering T-strap heels worn by flappers dancing the Charleston, a woman’s shoe choice has long been far more than a mundane practicality. Indeed, a beautifully shaped shoe can be a statement of wealth, style, or sexuality―and often all at once.

This petite volume presents 250 eye-catching examples from the seventeenth century to the present, including many of today’s top designers such as Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Roger Vivier, and Nicholas Kirkwood. Fashion historian Raissa Bretana introduces each new era with a concise overview of the period’s fashionable styles and innovations. A must for shoe collectors and a delight for any fashionista, this Tiny Folio™ will inspire you to put your best foot forward.

250 full-color illustrations

From the Publisher

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sample spreads showing 17th and 18th century shoessample spreads showing 17th and 18th century shoes

sample spreads showing 19th century slippers and bootssample spreads showing 19th century slippers and boots

sample spreads showing 1960s and contemporary high heelssample spreads showing 1960s and contemporary high heels

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abbeville Press (November 23, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789214148
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789214140
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.4 x 1 x 4.7 inches

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