Shoes! A Footwear Fashions Frolic
Readers embark on a foray into fabulous footwear in this fascinating history of all things shoes and boots. From historical times to the trends of the future, this chronicle of footwear through the years will engage, surprise and entertain anyone with an interest in history, design or fashion.
Shoes are an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe and can be functional, fabulous, or both! This title aims to showcase the best and most interesting innovations in the world of shoes, encompassing highlights from the decades. There is lots to learn – from how fabric shortages in the 1900s led to shorter hemlines and subsequently higher boots to protect ladies’ modesty, to the creation of the first plimsolls in 1876 made from canvas and rubber, which became the precursor to the sneakers we know today.
There are many more tales of innovation and inspiration throughout the book which encompasses shoe design where new technologies such as 3D printing and more environmentally sustainable materials like mushroom leather are now becoming increasingly popular. The incredible illustrations elevate this entertaining and informative text with the inclusion of detailed, full-colour pictures depicting each shoe type adding interest and enjoyment to every section.
Shoes! is a thoroughly wonderful journey through a tiny, but important, part of history and will reward the reader with an array of fascinating facts and interesting tales of design legends, both old and new.
