An exhibition of almost 500 shoes, a "must-see" for me in the "Kunsthal" Rotterdam.
"S.H.O.E.S.- Sexy Heels or Easy Sandals" shows the story of women's shoe design from 1900 to the present.
I just like to watch, don't need to wear them, and am always surprised how much variety you make in just a shoe, it is an endless inspiration for designers.
I didn't know all the names of the designers, but this one is by Kei Kagami, Japanese women had to wear difficult shoes in the past when I look at the Geisha's, and this one doesn't look very comfortable too.
Some designers have humor, Kobi Levy called this one "Miou".
What to think about the dutch "wooden shoe" in a design version.
"Gold Digger" by Sebastian Errazuriz.
But the best of all for me is dutch designer Jan Jansen with this blue "Woody 2" from 1969. It was a sensation in those times and every woman in Amsterdam wore them so me too and even my little daughter had a pair. The brown one is his famous "Bamboo" sandal.
Your photos are a shoe in.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAll lovely designs, but I can't imagine trying to actually walk in any of them. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like "Andy's" comment. ha,ha Actually there are some very beautiful shoes here, but none except perhaps the blue "Woody 2" at the end. Here in the Maritimes, I would look just plain silly walking around in most of those "stilts" - I mostly wear hiking boots or sneakers or leather sandals and now and then slip on dress shoes, but nothing with "stilts" - most of my day is walking and having the best footwear for my feet. I love all the bright colours and various makes of all the footwear - very impressive. Marianne, you have taken us from trains to war relics, from reflections and sculptures to beautiful history and buildings and much more......and now today, we are looking virtually at shoes. You live in a wonderful world girl - I do enjoy your posts. Have a wonderful day:)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI laughed at a lot of these. Looks like my youngest daughter's closet! I. Was never a shoe person. For the longest I had black ones for Fall and Winter..and white for Spring and Summer? I was always careful about fit...and I still ended up with foot trouble! Looking at the shoes the younger ones are wearing now....seems like they will be in wheelchairs. Oh sorry the preach...enjoyed the shoes!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis post immediately brought to mind Imelda Marcos of the Philippines who was known for excess and had over a thousand pairs of shoes. Imagine. The ones you posted for our viewing pleasure are of such amazing design and variety. Imelda would love it.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSome of these are almost like works of art Marianne, not intended for an actual foot to go in.. Just to admire them :) and yes, I did think of Aimee's shoe collection also :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHeel knap hoe designers 'out of the box' kunnen denken en dan met deze creaties komen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenQuite a collection and what a phantasy they had. That wooden shoe with spikes!
Hugs,
Mariette
I like looking at shoes, but some of these look like torture devices to me!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI was tempted to say that this makes me glad to be a guy but then being a woman doesn't mean you have to wear these instruments of torture. There are two types of women who wear spiked heels. Those that do so and can walk with grace and style and those you who cannot. The latter isn't a good thing to see.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHow interesting! I'm sure many of the would be painful to wear, and can you imagine the looks you would get walking down the street?!! You find the most interesting things in your city.
BeantwoordenVerwijderendat kan tellen qua schoenen !
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOm te smullen, erg mooi!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenoh, amazing. would love to go there as well!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI am amazed at all those shoes. Who would have thought that they could be so creative?
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