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Obsessed. Vivier, Blahnik and Westwood. Two-foot-high wooden chopines of the 15th century and their resurgence as the platform shoes of the '60s and '70s. The paradox of high heels. Uppers of tulle, brocade, rhinestone, glass, fish scales and feathers. The Chanel toe, Jackie O's pump, Marilyn's stiletto. Shoes is a visual extravaganza, a celebration of women's footwear with over 1,000 photographs of shoes in glorious color. Includes Footnotes (fascinating facts about shoes), profiles of master shoemakers, and The Shoe That Left an Imprint--remember Courreges' futuristic Go-go boots? --Backcover
| ISBN: | 9780761101147 |
| Publication date: | 30th May 1997 |
| Author: | Linda O'Keefe |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback / softback |
| Pagination: | 512 pages |
| Categories: | Fashion design & theory, Fashion & society, History of art / art & design styles, |
Linda O'Keeffe is a noted design writer and editor who has been working in design for over three decades, including sixteen years as the creative director of Metropolitan Home magazine. She currently contributes to a variety of shelter and architecture publications, lectures, moderates panels, and appears regularly on radio and television design programs.
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