Until the 20th century, the names of shoemakers were rarely known by anyone other than the customer. That began to change in the late 19th century as shoemakers like Jean-Louise Francois Pinot and Andre Perugia began producing shoes for fashion designers Paul Poiret and Schiaparelli. The invention of the sewing machine and rise of manufacturing brought a new era to shoemaking. Such advances supported the creativity of designers like Salvatore Ferragamo and Roger Vivier, who established a world of possibilities through designs. Today, shoes continue to fascinate, and their superstar status is indicated by the ‘one name’ that even non-fashionistas know: Manolo and Louboutin. The exhibition includes examples from the late 19th century until today, organized by style of shoe from celebratory to casual and sporty.
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