From the sandals of Ancient Rome to the towering heels of Vivienne Westwood a phenomenal
frolic through footwear fashion. "They went into my closets looking for skeletons but thank
God all they found were shoes beautiful shoes." - Imelda Marcos Lace up your boots and
take a journey through the rich history of footwear. Shoes tell stories about their wearers -
who they are where they come from and how they want to be seen. Over the years these stories
and footwear styles have evolved. From André Perugia's surrealist creations of the 1940s to
Terry de Havilland's iconic 1970s wedges and the famous rivalry between the Dassler brothers
that birthed Adidas and Puma this book showcases the most captivating tales and personalities
in shoe design throughout history. With stunning illustrations by award-winning Daisy Wynter
reminiscent of fellow shoe lover Andy Warhol's style this book is a delightful addition to any
fashion or footwear enthusiast's collection whether they're 6 or 60.
