A cool exhibition on display right now at the Grassi Museum in Leipzig, Germany features over 200 shoes, many of them one-off exclusives that are works of art — a few designed for celebrities and most meant to “challenge traditional notions of shoe design.” According to a press release:
The special relationship which exists between people and shoes – and in particular women and shoes – is a popular source of fascination. The mystical attraction they exert is felt not only by the female of the species, but also to an increasing extent by designers and artists who are thinking ‘outside the shoebox’ and falling head over heels for footwear.
The work above is “Medusas Shoes” by John Breed. But it looks like a prop from Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Ouch. These shoes by Svenja Ritter are un-fuck-with-able.
According to the notes, these “Irradiance” shoes were designed for Beyoncé by Jantaminau. Imagine the weird small footprints these leave behind!
Gorgeous, animalistic “Hoof Heels” designed by Roxanne Jackson. Would love to see these paired with an evening gown on a fierce supermodel — Naomi, Coco Rocha?
Uh, is something bleeding?
These futuristic gravity-defying sneaker-inspired heels are called “Flashes” and designed by Jochen Kronier.
In the background are “Just Married” heels designed by Sanemiko (Sanem Sevgen). In the foregrond: A shoe named “Angora,” designed for Madonna by Minna Parikka and Jani Leinonen. Bunny ears!
At left, a delicious pair of mary janes titled “Happy Happy Joy Joy.” Just want to lick them up. On the right, a shoe with the name ‘Passionate for Pink Cream.’ Both designed by Rhonda Voo.
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