If you know me even a little bit, you know how much I love shoes. It takes a supreme effort of will NOT to make my daily OBT posts about shoes. I am seriously considering starting a blog called The Daily Shoo. Honestly, I have something of a problem. It’s Monday, and I need a boost, so today, I’m not even pretending to fight the urge.
In a couple of weeks, I plan on dragging Bestie to go see this exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and I’m so excited, I have given myself a case of the vapors (in my head, I hear that word in Blanche DuBois’ voice, “the VA-puhs”).
http://www.visionaireworld.com/blog/brooklyn-museums-killer-heels/
Chau Har Lee “Blade Heel,” 2010
Christian Louboutin, “Printz,” Spring/Summer 2013–14
Prada Wedge Sandal, Spring-Summer 2012
Rem D. Koolhaas, Eamz 2004
Salvatore Ferragamo Platform Sandal, 1938
Balenciaga Block Heel, Spring 2013
Balenciaga Block Heel, Spring 2013
Vivienne Westwood’s “Super Elevated Gillie,” 1993
Aperlai’s “Geisha Lines” shoe, Fall 2013
Victor’s platform sandal, circa 1940
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September 29, 2014 at 8:32 am
I am now salivating at my desk. I may have to make a trek to Brooklyn on one of my upcoming jaunts. This exhibit I have to see.
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September 29, 2014 at 9:25 am
You don’t even wanna know what’s in my closet – I bought 2 of those shoe-wheel things (for storage – each holds around 15 pair) AND I have a 3-shelf rack packed full. I can’t even wear half the shoes I own since they are pretty heels and I currently work on a farm where the ground can be muddy, uneven, flooded, pooped-on at any given time. Or all at the same time…
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September 29, 2014 at 9:26 am
Fellow sufferers, unite!
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September 29, 2014 at 1:14 pm
that would be such a great exhibit!
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September 29, 2014 at 8:46 pm
Have you been to the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto? If not, get yourself there, woman!
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September 29, 2014 at 9:41 pm
I have not, but now I will go!
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September 30, 2014 at 5:42 pm
When I taught at a public school, I could tell which teachers wore heels and which teachers wore sensible flats for most of their careers. These observations have kept me committed to the flats BUT I have an entirely new appreciation for the art of the heel after reading this entry. Breathtaking!
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September 30, 2014 at 5:48 pm
You have to be a special kind of crazy to wear them. I speak from experience.
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May 18, 2024 at 10:11 am
The Brooklyn Museum of Art’s shoe exhibition brilliantly showcases the evolution of footwear design. Highlights include Chau Har Lee’s futuristic “Blade Heel” and Christian Louboutin’s “Printz,” alongside historical pieces like Salvatore Ferragamo’s 1938 Platform Sandal. The collection underscores the blend of technical innovation and artistic vision in shoe design, making them true wearable art.
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May 23, 2024 at 11:24 am
I never get tired of that Ferragamo sandal. Joy is universal!
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