Book description
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 mundaneā¦
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1 author picked Shoes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I have a weakness for shoes, and I am happy to admit it. Shoes is a tiny but mighty book youāll want to gift to everyone. BretaƱa traces the history of shoes from chopines to Balenciagaās platform Crocs. Itās just impossible not to flip through the pagesāand you are sure to find yourself browsing the web in search of yet another coveted pair. An aside: your toddler might ask you for a pair of Katharina Denzigerās Racing Shoes (1965)āmine did.Ā
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