Shoes A-Z. The Collection of The Museum at FIT

Shoes A–Z. The Collection of The Museum at FIT celebrates fashions most revolutionary and coveted labels with more than 400 styles selected from the Museums pristinely preserved collection. Texts from Daphne Guinness,Valerie Steele,Colleen Hill,and The Museums expert team of curators explore the unique legacy of each of the featured designers and the lasting cultural impact of the shoe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 532 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Shoes, a captivating accessory that has transcended time and culture, hold a rich history of evolving attitudes towards desire, power, and wealth. From their sky-high heights to their ornate designs, shoes have become the epitome of glamour, both restrictive and liberating. As art objects, they reflect the changing societal norms and values that have shaped fashion throughout centuries.

Step into the most enviable shoe closet from the permanent collection at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where a journey through four centuries of fashion's most hardworking accessory awaits. This captivating exhibition, titled "Shoes A–Z," showcases designs from renowned fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Roger Vivier, Christian Louboutin, and many more.

The Collection of The Museum at FIT celebrates fashions most revolutionary and coveted labels with over 400 styles meticulously selected from the Museums pristinely preserved collection. Texts from esteemed fashion experts Daphne Guinness, Valerie Steele, Colleen Hill, and The Museums expert team of curators delve into the unique legacies of each featured designer, as well as the lasting cultural impact of the shoe.

Illustrator Robert Nippoldt has created custom portraits of the designers, adding a personal touch to this captivating exhibition. Exclusive access to original sketches, advertisements, and photographs from the designers private archives provides a deeper understanding of the genius behind the functional, sculptural delights that we cannot live without.

This extraordinary exhibition is also available in a limited Collectors Edition of 1,000 numbered copies. Each copy includes three prints by renowned Spanish artist Manolo Blahnik, created exclusively for this edition and featuring a hallmark stamp. The 6/8 color drawings are printed on 100% cotton paper by the renowned Italian company Fabriano, and are housed in a luxury portfolio with gold foil embossing and a ribbon closure.

Whether you are a fashion aficionado or simply appreciate the beauty of design, "Shoes A–Z" is a must-see exhibition that offers a glimpse into the evolution of fashion and the profound impact of shoes on our lives.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 336 x 262 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836596244
Edition number: Multilingual ed