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Book Synopsis: The Bata Shoe Museum has an extraordinary collection of more than 14,000 artifacts, dating from as far back as 4,500 years to the present day. Founded by Sonja Bata, the museum is one of the largest shoe collections in the world and is a wonderful source of inspiration for designers across the globe, including Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Nicholas Kirkwood, and Sophia Webster, among others. The one hundred shoes featured in this volume are among the most important in the collection and display a fantastic array of styles. Creative director and senior curator Elizabeth Semmelhack uses these treasured examples to discuss society, culture, gender, fashion, and other facets of history that are revealed through the study of footwear. The Bata Shoe Museum is located in Toronto, Canada, in a gem of a building designed by Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama. Since its opening in 1995, the museum has welcomed more than two million visitors to more than forty exhibitions. It is also renowned for its ground-breaking research and is consistently celebrated as one of the top fashion museums in the world.
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Step into a world of enchantment and history with The World at Your Feet: Bata Shoe Museum Book. Discover a remarkable collection of over 14,000 artifacts, spanning an incredible 4,500 years to the present day. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of footwear, where renowned designers like Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, and Nicholas Kirkwood draw their inspiration.
Uncover the mesmerizing stories behind one hundred of the museum's most important shoes. Explore a diverse range of styles that chronicle society, culture, gender, and fashion throughout history. Each shoe is a precious treasure that sheds light on the fascinating complexities of the human experience.
Located in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, the Bata Shoe Museum is housed in an architectural gem designed by Raymond Moriyama. Since opening its doors in 1995, this world-class museum has welcomed over two million visitors. With over forty amazing exhibitions, the Bata Shoe Museum is a testament to the incredible journey of humanity through the lens of footwear.
Unleash your curiosity, explore the depths of history, and witness the wonders of the Bata Shoe Museum. Order The World at Your Feet: Bata Shoe Museum Book today and embark on a journey that will leave you inspired.
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