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To Celebrate Oz’s 70th, Designers Re-do Dorothy’s Kicks With Proceeds Benefitting Charity

Designers re-imagine Dorothy's ruby slippers
above: Sergio Rossi, Gwen Stefani and Moschino’s sketches of their versions of Dorothy’s ruby slippers

Swarovski Elements Embark on a Ruby Crystal-Studded 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz by asking designers to re-interpret Dorothy’s Famous Ruby Slippers. (more…)

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Fu*k Me! Shoes: Chelsea Arts Club Artists Put Their Best Foot Forward

Fu*k Me! Shoes at the chelsea art club

The Chelsea Arts Club of the UK had a combination auction /burlesque show of artist decorated shoes, using Terry de Havilland platform wedges, called Fu*k Me! Shoes in 2006. Although 2 years old, the feats (feets?) of art are still worth sharing. (more…)

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The Virtual Shoe Museum Kicks Butt


above: “High” by Bart Hess

Shoes have long been the subject of fetishes, books, art and tradition. From henna tattooed feet to bound feet to shoe designers like Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo, footwear is of interest to both shopaholics and penny pinchers. Whether you have a closet full of $500 shoes or just one pair of Birkenstocks, shoes are worn by just about everyone. (more…)

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