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‘The History of Shoes: 10,000 Years of Fashion and Function’ Webinar

Practical and frivolous. Primitive and high tech. Refined and monstrous. Since the early days of early human civilization, shoes have not only served as protection for our precious feet, but have also become our most important accessory of self-identity and self-representation. But how did shoe style and construction of the past differ from what we know and wear today? It’s time to travel back in time and around the world to see how shoe fashion and function has evolved right under our feet.

Join New York Adventure Club as we lace up for a fast-paced exploration through the complete history of footwear and its evolution throughout the ages.

Led by NYC Licensed guide Deborah Blau, our virtual journey through 10,000 years of shoe design and cultural will include:

  • Shoe aesthetics and craftsmanship from past eras, including Baroque, Renaissance, and Victorian
  • How shoes purpose and meaning varied throughout different global cultures, from Greek sandals used as walking billboards to the practice of foot binding in Chinese
  • Examples of brilliant shoe engineering techniques and clever uses of raw materials
  • The impact of footwear on feminism, class mobility, and power dynamics
  • A look at some of the wildest shoe designs from ancient to modern times
  • A discussion surrounding the future of shoes and pivotal role technology will play

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A session with Deborah — any and all questions about shoes are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

*Once registered, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests

About Deborah Blau

Deborah Blau is an artist and NYC tour guide who loves walking, dancing and shoes. She celebrates the magnificence of human anatomy and the creativity of the human mind. As a licensed tour NYC guide and board member of the Guides Association of New York City, she finds joy guiding visitors through NYC; a place with style in the streets and style in the shops.

In her 20s she was a fashion illustrator. In her teens, she taught ballet in a small Canadian town. Forty years later, she performed in a dance movie called Girl Walk All Day. https://www.girlwalkallday.com/chapters-page

And now you’ll find her, showing off her beloved city at: www.bigmouthbigcitytours.com











When: Fri., Mar. 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: No Location
Via livestream

Price: $10
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Practical and frivolous. Primitive and high tech. Refined and monstrous. Since the early days of early human civilization, shoes have not only served as protection for our precious feet, but have also become our most important accessory of self-identity and self-representation. But how did shoe style and construction of the past differ from what we know and wear today? It’s time to travel back in time and around the world to see how shoe fashion and function has evolved right under our feet.

Join New York Adventure Club as we lace up for a fast-paced exploration through the complete history of footwear and its evolution throughout the ages.

Led by NYC Licensed guide Deborah Blau, our virtual journey through 10,000 years of shoe design and cultural will include:

  • Shoe aesthetics and craftsmanship from past eras, including Baroque, Renaissance, and Victorian
  • How shoes purpose and meaning varied throughout different global cultures, from Greek sandals used as walking billboards to the practice of foot binding in Chinese
  • Examples of brilliant shoe engineering techniques and clever uses of raw materials
  • The impact of footwear on feminism, class mobility, and power dynamics
  • A look at some of the wildest shoe designs from ancient to modern times
  • A discussion surrounding the future of shoes and pivotal role technology will play

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A session with Deborah — any and all questions about shoes are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

*Once registered, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests

About Deborah Blau

Deborah Blau is an artist and NYC tour guide who loves walking, dancing and shoes. She celebrates the magnificence of human anatomy and the creativity of the human mind. As a licensed tour NYC guide and board member of the Guides Association of New York City, she finds joy guiding visitors through NYC; a place with style in the streets and style in the shops.

In her 20s she was a fashion illustrator. In her teens, she taught ballet in a small Canadian town. Forty years later, she performed in a dance movie called Girl Walk All Day. https://www.girlwalkallday.com/chapters-page

And now you’ll find her, showing off her beloved city at: www.bigmouthbigcitytours.com

Buy tickets/get more info now