Publisher Description

While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos, it's difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes. And when a woman goes shoe-shopping, whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats, she's spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the world's top shoe brands and designers, from Manolo Blahnik to Melissa, Camper to Clarks, and from the eighteenth century to the present day. Fashion journalist Harriet Walker selects 30 famous names that have an enduring appeal or command a devoted following, and recounts the history of each brand and its most iconic designs, among them the scarlet leather Repetto pumps immortalized by Brigitte Bardot in 1956 in … And God Created Woman and Terry de Havilland's multicoloured wedges, which have adorned the feet of celebrities since the late 1960s. A must-have for any shoe fanatic, the book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the history of footwear, and short features on key personalities and lesser-known but influential brands. SELLING POINTS: . Covers 30 cult brands/designers from around the world, including Charlotte Olympia, Christian Louboutin, Havaianas, Jimmy Choo, Nicholas Kirkwood and Tod's . Includes features on subculture designs, Chanel's iconic ballet pumps, the influence of Sex and the City and Imelda Marcos and other famous shoe collectors . With over 350 historical and contemporary images, including sketches, advertisements and style shots AUTHOR: Harriet Walker writes on fashion for The Independent, Other Magazine, and SHOWstudio.com. She has also contributed to Vogue, Elle, Glamour and Dazed Digital. 430 colour illustrations

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Covers 30 cult brands/designers from around the world, including Charlotte Olympia, Christian Louboutin, Havaianas, Jimmy Choo, Nicholas Kirkwood and Tod's. With over 350 historical and contemporary images.

Author Biography

HARRIET WALKER writes on fashion for The Independent, AnOther Magazine and SHOWstudio.com. She has also contributed to Vogue, Elle, Glamour and Dazed Digital. Her book Less is More: Minimalism in Fashion was published by Merrell in 2011.

Review

'Your indispensable guide to footwear ' - THE INDEPENDENT 'Will make a fabulous gift for women of any age ... you will take on hero status when you bestow this book upon any fashionista.' - NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS 'Beautiful tome' - DESIGN WEEK 'From the high heel heiress to the ballet flat fashionista, it's the perfect holiday gift for the woman who is both a bibliophile and a shoephile.' - THE WELL-HEELED SOCIETY

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Cult Shoes will make a fabulous gift for women of any age … A great present … Basically, you will take on hero status when you bestow this book upon any fashionista -- New York Journal of Books beautiful tome -- Design Week your indispensable guide to footwear -- The Independent Magazine a commendable expression of shoe adoration. From the high heel heiress to the ballet flat fashionista, it's the perfect holiday gift for the women who is both a bibliophile and a shoephile -- The Well-Heeled Society

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