The History Of High Heels Did you know that high heels were originally designed for men in the military? High-heeled shoes were first worn in the 10th century as a way to help the Persian cavalry keep their shoes in their stirrups. Since then, men’s heels have gone through varied cultural meanings: symbolizing high social stature, military prowess, refined fashionable taste, and the height of ‘cool’. Attention: This is not just a video about the history of high heels, this is the first part wher

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Flashback to August 2022: The Marilyn Monroe Collection on Exhibit! For the launch of their new line of @marilynmonroe clothing, @shoepalace hosted the MMC and I displayed an array of items from Marilyn’s personal wardrobe and archives, along with some film seen pieces. Images in this Reel show: Marilyn’s Ferragamo high heels and her green beaded necklace Her eyedrops and cosmetic products (Erno Laszlo and Elizabeth Arden) Marilyn’s travel clock Her green Pucci blouse An orange skirt seen in Let

In Her Shoes: Marilyn Leaves the Actors Studio My New York “In Her 👠” tour continues with a candid shot of Marilyn as she leaves the Actors Studio following a class or meeting with acting coach and mentor Lee Strasberg, probably sometime in 1960. This photo of her was likely taken by a member of the Monroe Six. She’s seen here far from the glamorous life of the world’s most famous film star. She wears a scarf, glasses and long coat. She’s barely recognizable as Marilyn Monroe.  I have to say th

62 years ago today, Marilyn rehearsed “Happy Birthday Mr. President” wearing a pair of white Ferragamo high heels, very possibly the same pair that today is part of my MM collection. In honor of that event, here are her shoes, up close and personal. These shoes are originally from the first estate sale at Christie’s New York in 1999, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe.” The pair were part of lot 292, which also included a beige beret and Marilyn’s jewel patterned Pucci blouse, seen in phot