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OverviewAn exclusive look at one hundred fabulous shoes from the renowned Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art A hundred pairs of shoes, from the 16th to the 21st century, paint a vivid picture of how shoe styles have changed—sometimes radically—over the years. They also reveal how some trends have reappeared throughout the ages. For instance, platform shoes were worn by fashionable Venetian women from the 15th to the 17th century and by Manchu Chinese women in the 1800s. In the late 1930s, Salvatore Ferragamo introduced a modern version of the platform shoe, and updated versions appeared in the 1970s and 1990s. Beautifully designed and produced, this brilliant follow-up to the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 100 Dresses presents examples of fashionable footwear in a range of styles, from flats to stilettos and everything in between. Among them are shoes designed by Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Roger Vivier, and Vivienne Westwood. Images of the shoes are accompanied by informative text and enhanced by works of art, contemporary photos, and portraits of designers. Sure to spark the imaginations of anyone interested in fashion and design, 100 Shoes details how women have used these essential fashion accessories to elevate their style, stature, and status throughout the centuries. An introduction by fashion-forward actress Sarah Jessica Parker adds to the accessibility and appeal of this delightful volume. Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art Full Product DetailsAuthor: Harold Koda , Sarah Jessica ParkerPublisher: Yale University Press Imprint: Yale University Press Dimensions: Width: 25.40cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.930kg ISBN: 9780300172409ISBN 10: 0300172400 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 18 October 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""A brisk but dazzling 500-year shoe survey.""—The New York Times Style Magazine * The New York Times Style Magazine *" A brisk but dazzling 500-year shoe survey. -The New York Times Style Magazine The New York Times Style Magazine Author InformationHarold Koda is curator in charge at the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is known for her unique sense of fashion and her love of shoes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |