from the UK, about 1720, a green tapestry shoe with a rust bowOne would imagine that there could be nothing more perfect than a pair of shoes by Manolo Blahnik, but actually, it seems that wearing the perfect shoe, has been a passion, and that every decade, or century, has their stellar shoes, that can leave 2009 in the dust. At a tiny display at the V&A in London, I discovered some of the most diverse and best examples of shoemaker fantasy, creativity, originality and craftsmanship. 
Biba, 1972, Satin Platform sandal with sequins
A red silk boot, trimmed in bobbin lace from about 1870
a serious shoe with ribbons and a rosette from Oxford Street -
A red silk boot, trimmed in bobbin lace from about 1870a serious shoe with ribbons and a rosette from Oxford Street - reminds me of the Penhaligons Bluebells bottle
Salvatore Ferragamo, 1930, suede booty - look at the TOE!
Andre Courreges, Paris, 1965, leather boot 
They are all splendid and each in a world of it's own.
Salvatore Ferragamo, 1930, suede booty - look at the TOE!Andre Courreges, Paris, 1965, leather boot 
They are all splendid and each in a world of it's own.
Wow, these are blasts from the past, hey are all lovely. Thanks for your comment on my blog, and I will definately make those jeans again.
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