The History of High Heels
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Stilettos - The Design of the Future
In england the stiletto meant the shape of the toe, which was a very pointy toadshoe. The most iconic designer perhaps, is roger vivier. And he had quite a surprising client in the mid 19 fifties. Think posh and you'll be able to guess who it was: Lauren. She wore heels at her coronation when she was a young, glamorous lady in her twenties. He was the designer who dressed her majesty. So stilettos nearly take on a life of their own. They are advertised, not just as glamorous, but they then get advertisers like, functional footwear for daily occasions. You see adverts for women
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