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One would imagine that there could be nothing more perfect than a pair of shoes by Manolo Blahnik, but actually, it seems that wearing the perfect shoe, has been a passion, and that every decade, or century, has their stellar shoes, that can leave 2009 in the dust. At a tiny display at the V&A in London, I discovered some of the most diverse and best examples of shoemaker fantasy, creativity, originality and craftsmanship. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhAkRUjO9Dkxl514xHv2OWRv13YjYV5w2955hdEktpUXCyQMLvl42PK08pvw4_PmT-_0GUNwMFrhkyKxSXxIe_Pyr8Qcu8biIv8RjuyZ6Vr-3hxujOOoo8VhcFMHA9jaZ15BFlXq-8Jg/s400/shoe+4.jpg)
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Biba, 1972, Satin Platform sandal with sequins
A red silk boot, trimmed in bobbin lace from about 1870
a serious shoe with ribbons and a rosette from Oxford Street -
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reminds me of the Penhaligons Bluebells bottle
Salvatore Ferragamo, 1930, suede booty - look at the TOE!
Andre Courreges, Paris, 1965, leather boot
They are all splendid and each in a world of it's own.
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