Description
Book SynopsisForeword by Christian Louboutin
Vintage Shoes recounts a century of shoe history, from André Perugia's designs for society women in the 1920s to Christian Louboutin's red soles. Accompanied by archive images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare period footwear, the most collectible and fabulous footwear designs are showcased.
An invaluable reference as well as a visual delight of times past, the book explores the key designers, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped shoe fashions, presenting exquisite footwear from such trailblazers as Salvatore Ferragamo, Charles Jourdan, Roger Vivier, Beth Levine, Vivienne Westwood and Manolo Blahnik.
Table of ContentsForeword by Christian Louboutin • Introduction • 1900-1919: Edwardian Elegance • 1920s: The Modernist Shoe • 1930-49: The Hollywood Heel • 1950s: New Look Shoes • 1960s: A Youth Revolution • 1970s: Biba and Beyond • 1980s: Dress for Success • 1990s to Now: Future Collectibles • Shopping and Collecting • Glossary of Designers • Index • Further Reading • Acknowledgements.
