So after brunch, we took a walk down Nanjing Road until we reach People's Square.
Our destination is Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) to visit Salvatore Ferragamo's 80th Anniversary Exhibition.
I have to tell you, this guy is pretty awesome!
Originally from Italy, moved up to Boston, then Santa Barbara in the 20's and started his career by making shoes for Hollywood movies... And if I have to mention one name for the word 'avant-garde', Ferragamo is the man!
Let me start the walkthru...
These are the shoes from his early movies, Hercules...
They're so beautiful, I would wear them in my sleep.
He got so famous that quite a lot wealthy and powerful people from around the world asked his talent to create a custom made shoes for them. Like Maharani. A collection for Maharani of Cooch Behar in 1938. This collection was recreated on 2003 for the opening of Ferragamo flagship store in Ginza.
Maharani herself sent a bunch of gems, diamonds, etc. to Ferragamo in order to be put on the collection. Aren't they pretty...
Next is for the famous Lady Di.
It's a set of classic black bag and shoes.
And then, of course, a whole collection of flat shoes for Audrey Hepburn in 1954
And Marilyn Monroe,
Katherine Hepburn...
not forgetting a wonderful pair of shoes for Andy Warhol...
And the gorgeous ones for Judy Garland in 1938.
All the models for his famous clients
His creations are timeless...
Handpainted boots
Well, since this exhibition is like a tribute to Ferragamo, there is one room of artworks inspired by his works.
And a huge chandelier made out of all the perfume bottles of Salvatore Ferragamo
Ferragamo lines include bags and clothing collection
Although his shoes, bags and jackets are beautiful, I don't have to like all of his clothing line. Some of them are just too... crowded with animals and shoeprints...
No, they are not good for wallpaper either...
Nevertheless, Salvatore Ferragamo is my new idol.
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