Shoes

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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. AUTHOR: Raissa Bretana is a New York-based fashion historian and adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She consults on period film productions and hosts a popular video series for Glamour. SELLING POINTS: The perfect miniature gift book for any shoe lover Some 250 examples of women' s footwear, arranged chronologically Eye-catching photographs of 400 years of shoes, from 18th century silk brocade lachet shoes to mid-20th century couture stilettoes, to coveted styles from today' s top designer Concise introductions to each era describe the contemporary trends and cultural influences 250 colour illustrations