Special Exhibitions Gallery, The Museum at FIT

Tom Ford, evening sandals, spring 2012, USA, gift of Tom Ford International, 2013.10.1 September 1–December 31, 2022 Special Exhibitions Gallery Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic explores our physical, social, and psychological relationship with shoes. The exhibition begins with a pair of baby shoes, indicating how shoes accompany us on the journey of life. The theme of anatomy emphasizes how we stand and move differently when we wear, say, sneakers rather than stilettos. Peep-toe shoes and thigh-high boots also draw attention to different…