Antigone Lace: The Infamous Ancient Greek Sandal Form

The first few times you see shoes mentioned is irrelevant, but once you get to the chapter “The Family of Little Feet,” shoes begin to take on a meaning. A woman came up to Esperanza and her friends Rachel and Lucy, offering a bag of shoes which were said to be “one pair of lemon shoes and one red and one pair of dancing shoes that used to be white but were now pale blue” (40). The girls were excited by the shoes, made clear by the line “Hurray! Today we are Cinderella because our feet fit exactly” (40). They even go as far to describe them as “magic high heels” (40) while they were learning to walk in them. Soon, however, this innocence and joy get tainted once the girls go walking in the shoes, first having Mr. Benny, the grocer, say, “Them are dangerous. You girls too young to be wearing shoes like that” (41). But this didn’t faze the girls, and they continued walking. They enjoyed the attention they were getting, Esperanza even saying, “these are the best shoes. We will never go back to wearing the other

Gucci Prada This advertising campaign is for Autumn Winter 2009/10 for Prada and Gucci for the footwear collection. In both the advertising campaign both the brand focused only on the product. Gucci’s products are very shiny and glamorous which represents very urban, beautiful, young and chic look. Where as Prada shoes are inspired by Trojan helmet/headgear which gives very stylish and cool look and more focus on product detailing.

Differentiation was achieved by creating a completely new type of fashionable and functional shoe that was extremely comfortable to wear and fun because of its bright colors. in addition, because of Crocs’ innovative inventory replenishment system, which allowed retailers to order what they needed and get new stock in a couple of weeks, retailers did not need to

Their footwear was simple “Brown Oxford Lace Up” shoes, although they wore them with suits they also wore them for an everyday look and to play sports.

Sandals...tennis shoes…heels…flip-flops. I am a teen girl and as the saying goes, “you can never have too many shoes.” Every school year since I can remember, my mom would take me to shop for shoes. Not just one pair, but dress shoes and athletic shoes. I have always known that I’m blessed to have all the necessities that I need in life, but never felt spoiled or that my expectations were too high. As I look at my closet filled with shoes, I think back to David. David was a little first grade boy I knew from the Ready Set Teach program. A little boy who struggled for everything he had in life and whose tattered shoes ironically touched my soul.

Christian Louboutin once said “a shoe has so much more to offer than just to walk”. Similarly, author Diane Riva discusses this idea in her essay “Exposed Toes”. Riva takes a compelling approach to her argument believing that shoes are not just part of your wardrobe rather they are your

Great Asics Running Shoes Women It's only natural for a person to judge a sneaker by its appearance, instead of

Special Features Slip resistant Wedge outsole Leather Synthetic Sole Lace-up design Made in the USA Pros Vs. Cons These boots are light, quiet, and comfortable, often being compared to wearing tennis shoes. The tongue of the boot is attached all the way to the top which prevents debris from slipping in. In addition, the leather is soft and pliable allowing for a short break in time.

Who Dances Red Sole Bootie. This stylish and elegant ladies shoe made by Christian Louboutin shoe designers is one of the best gift shoes one can

Concept that paved the way for the Air Jordan 6 "UNC" The Air Jordan sneakers series are mostly inspired by stories of success and triumph that were synonymous with Hall of Famer and superstar athlete Michael Jordan. And the Air Jordan 6 "UNC" has also followed in the footsteps of its

My life can be found in numerous shoe boxes on the top of my closet. There are shoes of various shapes and sizes, but they all contain different pieces of my heart. Each shoe is a key that unlocks different feelings and attitudes that dictate my day. Those boxes

“Chaco creates premium footwear for the outdoor-minded because we believe life is enriched through adventure, travel, and community. Chaco Originating in the water as a river guide’s seasonal shoe, Chaco has always been fit for adventure. Today, Chaco is emerging from the water to offer a year-round program of shoes that follow the “healthy feet, healthy body” mantra, inspiring a pure connection to the product and the earth where we avidly adventure. The Chaco brand provides a variety of sandals, shoes, flips, boots and accessories.”(CHACO) In the last few years, they were starting to develop the sneaker product. So I design a series of Chaco sneaker for 2015 winter. My Chaco sneaker is solving problems that design a new sneaker series look

Girl fastening her peplos: The Peplos which first appeared in ancient Greece was considered an attire for women in ancient Rome. This statue which was discovered bordering a swimming pool, and exhibited alongside 4 other bronze statue of women (statue 2, statue 3, statue 4, statue 5), gives us an indication

In ancient Greece, eye shadow was known as fucus, and Greek women wore shades of green and blue made from gemstones like lapis lazuli and malachite. From there, the custom spread throughout the world and down through history. As early as 10,000 BC, in ancient Egypt, men and women used scented oils and ointments to clean and soften their skin and mask body odor. Dyes and paints were used to color the skin, body and hair. They rouged their lips and cheeks, stained their nails with henna, and lined their eyes and eyebrows heavily with kohl. Kohl

Product: This tastefully, trendy shoe's name is derived from the Italian word, “comodita” meaning “relax” or “comfort”. This shoe is meant to be worn by the stylish, everyday woman that is constantly on the go from weekdays, to weekends, special occasions like weddings or even the formal dining experiences.