Handmade bespoke button boots from the late 1800s. Swedish or German origin, designer unknown. Bata Shoe Museum. [1744 x 2048]
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Handmade bespoke button boots from the late 1800s. Swedish or German origin, designer unknown. Bata Shoe Museum. [1744 x 2048]
by Persephone_wanders
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This pair of handmade, bespoke button boots reflects the infusion of erotically charged references in women’s dress that emerged
at the end of the 19th century. These boots were designed to look like a stockinged leg in a shoe. Although the majority of the calf-hugging shaft and elaborate gold kid appliqué would have
been hidden under their wearer’s skirt, any glimpse would have tantalized the onlooker. They were likely intended to be displayed or worn by someone seeking to make a statement. From [Bata Shoe Museum](https://www.instagram.com/p/DB65Cditw2-/#)
Dang. I’d feel like a bad bitch back in the day with these!
When you absolutely need to be the most fabulous person in the room.
Damn these are gorgeous! Beautiful condition! I’d totally buy and wear these now if they were sold. I wonder if the velvet was originally pale blue, or if it’s supposed to be grey?
Also in the late 1800s skirts were pretty long. Even recognising that like lingerie, some things can just be meant to be enjoyed by the wearer (or a select few), it seems a shame such beautiful boots wouldn’t have shown much.
As a Dane I’m pretty certain that a Swede did those.
Scandalabra ass shoes lmao
That must have been a dripped out nobleman.
Paging John Fluevog. We need these boots recreated in several color choices.