Arsho Baghsarian: A Life in Shoes

Arsho Baghsarian was a renowned shoe designer who worked for prestigious companies and created sculptural heels with exotic materials. Her journey from Turkey to the United States and international factories is documented in a photographic collection donated to the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2019
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Arsho Baghsarian, a renowned shoe designer of the mid- to late twentieth century, dedicated over four decades to creating stunning footwear for prestigious companies with men's names on the label, including Christian Dior, Andrew Geller, I. Miller, and Stuart Weitzman, as well as Shoe Biz. Her creative genius is showcased in a photographic collection of full-page sketches, prototypes, and production pairs that she generously donated to the Fashion Institute of Technology. Baghsarian's extraordinary journey began in Turkey and led to prolific partnerships with major American shoe labels and international factories that produced her designs. Her sculptural heels and use of exotic materials, such as snakeskin, crystal, and Lucite, set her apart in the world of high-fashion footwear. Connoisseurs of high-fashion footwear will be fascinated by the story of Baghsarian's pioneering career and inspirations, which ranged from Mexican art and the Philippine jungle to the passing of time.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 194 x 179 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764357329