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Overview"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" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raissa BretañaPublisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Imprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Volume: 0 Weight: 0.278kg ISBN: 9780789214140ISBN 10: 0789214148 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 10 December 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction chapter one 17th Century chapter two 18th Century chapter three Early 19th Century 1800–1850 chapter four Late 19th Century 1850–1900 chapter five Early 20th Century 1900–1935 chapter six Mid-20th Century 1935–1965 chapter seven Late 20th Century 1965–2000 chapter eight 21st Century Index of Names Photo CreditsReviewsAuthor InformationRaissa Bretaña is a New York–based fashion historian and adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She has lectured internationally, and consults as a researcher on period film and television productions. Bretaña also hosts a video series for Glamour, in which she fact-checks historical costumes in popular media. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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