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We have yet to meet a woman that doesn't love shoes! And Merrell Publishers, our friends across the pond, have hit another out of the park. They continue to impress us with their high quality books that not only look fabulous on your coffee table but also make top gifts. In Cult Shoes, we learned quite a lot. Who knew that Henry VIII's shoemaker Cornelius Johnson became the first person to make football boots in 1525? Louis XIV and his court made sure it was de rigeur for the soles of the aristocracy to be painted red. You surely will be able to add to your cocktail party conversation arsenal with the tidbits included in this book.
We believe Saks Fifth Avenue was the first store to ever have a gigantic shoe department, having its own zip code included. This book has published that Selfridges on Oxford Street is the biggest today, though it seems that Macy's has it in the works to become even bigger possibly. In any event, we always believe in quality over quantity and that means you Imelda with 2,700. And did you know Danielle Steele has 6,000 pairs, most of them Louboutins estimated to be worth about 2 million British pounds.
You'll love the photography and page-turners and these some of these shoes are truly works of art. Among the brands featured that we've also featured is Camper, and a br
and that we have not featured that looks fantastic is Charlotte Olympia (we get a kick out of Bananas is my business). We see old favorites like Church's and Clark, however we'd like to see more brands like Paul Mayer Attitudes and Aigle included which the author should have included among these greatest hits.
We're reminded that in the UK and Ireland they call sneakers trainers...
Whom You Know Recommends Cult Shoes: Classic and Contemporary Designs! Bravo, Merrell.
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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.
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
Merrell Publishers is unique: in its dedication to quality of editing, design and production; in its collaboration with authors, photographers, museums, foundations, private collectors, brands and companies; in its determination to publish only a carefully selected number of new titles each year; and in its international sales and distribution. No other publishing company can boast such achievements. We are very proud of our award-winning illustrated books on art, design, photography, architecture, fashion, gardens and interiors.
