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Shoes

Manolo Blahnik1998

The Museum at FIT

The Museum at FIT
New York City, United States

High heels can be a potent expression of feminine sexuality and power. They force a woman to arch her back, thus pushing her bosom forward. Heels also make her foot appear dainty and they encourage mincing steps, often considered erotic. Tactile materials, such as the feathers seen here, infuse shoes with additional erotic appeal.

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  • Title: Shoes
  • Creator: Manolo Blahnik
  • Fashion House: Manolo Blahnik
  • Date Created: 1998
  • Location Created: England
  • Type: Shoes
  • Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
  • Medium: Ivory silk brocade and burgundy ostrich feathers
  • Credit: Gift of Manolo Blahnik
The Museum at FIT

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