Shoes: Pleasure and Pain – the title of the new V&A exhibition sums up our love-hate relationship with them perfectly! I was fortunate to get a first look at this fascinating exhibition, spread over two floors, and I’d definitely recommend a visit. Sponsored by Clarks and supported by Agent Provocateur and the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, there are over 250 pairs of shoes on display.
The exhibition features shoes worn by celebrities and historical figures – can you guess who these belonged to? Got it in one – Imelda Marcos! The widow of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is infamous for her huge collection of shoes. A famous fictional character enamoured with shoes is Carrie Bradshaw, from Sex in the City. Her shoe closet was the largest thing in her tiny New York apartment. Three themes are introduced on the ground floor gallery – transformation, status and seduction. TRANSFORMATION – these..The post First Look – Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A appeared first on Luxury Columnist.