The Seductive Shoes: Four Centuries of Fashion Footwear
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (923 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1584796227 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author JONATHAN WALFORD, a fashion historian, curator, and private collector, was the founding curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. He has lectured and published widely on the subject of historic costume and social history. Walford is now the artistic director of his own company, Kickshaw Productions, which promotes the history of fashion through a variety of media and venues. . He lives in Ontario, Canada
He has lectured and published widely on the subject of historic costume and social history. He lives in Ontario, Canada. Walford is now the artistic director of his own company, Kickshaw Productions, which promotes the history of fashion through a variety of media and venues. . JONATHAN WALFORD, a fashion historian, curator, and private collector, was the founding c
With a detailed glossary and an illustrated appendix of notable shoemakers, designers, and manufacturers, The Seductive Shoe is the ultimate book for shoe lovers of all kinds. An indispensable resource for both professionals and fashion aficionados, this one-of-a-kind book is also a must-have for anyone who has ever experienced the intoxicating desire for a beautiful pair of shoes.. Hundreds of beautiful photographs capture the progression of styles, including numerous forgotten designs that will still appeal to the most fashion forward of today. Riding boots and go-go boots, spiked stilettos and negative heels, platform soles and ballerina flats—all are documented in this bible of footwear. Organized chronologically and covering all the significant developments in shoe design, this ravishing book explores how major historical events, social change, and industrialization have influenced style and production. In The Seductive Shoe fashion historian Jonathan Walford takes a peek
"Sent this as a gift. It was really appreciate" according to Gerald K. Koziol. Sent this as a gift. It was really appreciate. WHAT A GREAT SHOE STORY! This is what shoe fanciers have been looking for for a long time - the shoes are incredible, the photos great, and the illustrations superb. The text from this author, who I believe was on the staff of the fab Bata Shoe Museum, is full of fascinating information. A real treat!. "The Seductive Shoe" according to Sharon. This book provides a fascinating insight in to the history of the shoe over four centuries. There are numerous illustrations with excellent descriptions. You will be captured by the plethora of styles and how footwear has evolved. It serves as a very useful resource reference. The Seductive Shoe is a must have for any shoe or fashion addict.