A New Guide Book to Shoes from Assouline

By Sarah Emily Gilbert

Esteemed fashion journalist and author, Nancy MacDonell celebrates the history of shoes in The Shoe Book. The latest addition to Assouline’s Anthology Collection, MacDonell’s book explores the styles and fashions of footwear over the centuries. From Marilyn’s popularization of the boudoir shoe to the modernization of the espadrille with the help of Louboutin, MacDonell takes us through all the significant developments in shoe culture. Complete with seductive photos, interviews with fashion tastemakers, and brief shoe mythology lessons, this beautiful tome will prove indispensable to shoe lovers everywhere.   Below, Urban Agenda NYC provides a sampling of photos from MacDonell’s newest title, available for purchase at ASSOULINE boutiques worldwide and through www.assouline.com.