Opis: Cult Shoes - Walker Harriet

While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos, its difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes.

And when a woman goes shoe-shopping, whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats, shes spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the worlds top shoe brands and designers, from Manolo Blahnik to Melissa, Camper to Clarks, and from the eighteenth century to the present day. Fashion journalist Harriet Walker selects 30 famous names that have an enduring appeal or command a devoted following, and recounts the history of each brand and its most iconic designs, among them the scarlet leather Repetto pumps immortalized by Brigitte Bardot in 1956 in And God Created Woman and Terry de Havillands multicoloured wedges, which have adorned the feet of celebrities since the late 1960s. A must-have for any shoe fanatic, the book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the history of footwear, and short features on key personalities and lesser-known but influential brands.

Covers 30 cult brands/designers from around the world, including Charlotte Olympia, Christian Louboutin, Havaianas, Jimmy Choo, Nicholas Kirkwood and Tods

Includes features on subculture designs, Chanels iconic ballet pumps, the influence of Sex and the City and Imelda Marcos and other famous shoe collectors

With over 350 historical and contemporary images, including sketches, advertisements and style shots

Szczegóły: Cult Shoes - Walker Harriet

Tytuł: Cult Shoes
Autor: Walker Harriet
Wydawnictwo: Merrell
Kod paskowy: 9781858945859
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2015
Ilość stron: 192
Format: 25.5x25.5cm
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 1.308 kg

Recenzje: Cult Shoes - Walker Harriet