Last Updated on May 19, 2014
Shoetopia: Contemporary Footwear
Published by Laurence King
What:
A beautifully illustrated book on contemporary designer shoes.
Who wrote it:
Sue Huey (former Head of Footwear and Accessories at trend forecaster WGSN) and Kathryn Kenny (shoe designer and footwear trend consultant).
Brand selection:
Diverse: from fashion giants such as Prada and Jimmy Choo to indie brands you’ve yet to discover.
Who’s it for:
If pretty shoes give you butterflies in the stomach, you’ll love this.
Visual feast:
Colourful shoe sketches, illustrations and big photos. Lots of them.
Learn about:
Brands’ signature footwear features and materials, their history, where and how they operate, inspirations behind collections.
Indie shoe crush:
Anastasia Radevich.
Who's missing:
Joanne Stoker.
Verdict:
The best shoes in the history of anything come from Pierre Hardy and Miu Miu.