Shoe Obsession
(Author) Valerie Steele"Shoe Obsession examined our cultures ever-growing fascination with extravagant and fashionable shoes. Accessories used to be just that--secondary to clothing fashions. Today, however, shoes have become the main fashion story, replacing the It bag as the most desirable accessory. High-heeled shoes--the fashion shoes of the 21st century--have become so tall that even a 4-inch heel is considered low. Shoe Obsession featured over 150 examples of the most extraordinary shoe styles of the 21st-century, highlighting the new concepts, constructions, materials, and types of embellishment that have positioned shoes at the height of fashion"--Museum at FIT web site
Valerie Steele
Valerie Steele is a renowned fashion historian and curator, best known for her work in exploring the intersection of fashion and culture. Her book "The Corset: A Cultural History" is a seminal work in the field, showcasing her meticulous research and engaging writing style. Steele's contributions to literature have shaped the way we understand fashion as a form of self-expression and social commentary.
Other related
Dress, Dreams, and Desire
A History of Fashion and Psychoanalysis
