My favorite moment of these shoes is a picture of Naomi and Vivienne sharing a hug as Vivienne lifts Naomi’s leg almost to her shoulder I think about it all the time lol
Well.. she’s a curator for textile and fashion, and the video is created by a British museum. So their context of most famous shoes in the world would be in the fashion/runway world. However if we were to say “most famous shoes (point blank) then yes Judy Garlands shoes, though they were only made for the movie as a prop.
I don't own anything from Westwood's actual line, but she did a collaboration with the shoe company Melissa and I owe a pair of them. They are my favourite pair of shoes ... 😊
Kinda wanna do these next ngl www.google.com/search?q=fish+slippers&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiH8q6DpNuGAxVJVaQEHTxaDGEQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=fish+slippers&gs_lp=EgNpbWciDWZpc2ggc2xpcHBlcnMyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIGEAAYBxgeMgYQABgHGB4yBhAAGAcYHjIGEAAYBxgeSI4QUIANWN4OcAB4AJABAJgBY6AB5AKqAQE1uAEDyAEA-AEBigILZ3dzLXdpei1pbWeIBgE&sclient=img&ei=klBsZofhD8mqkdUPvLSxiAY&bih=940&biw=1820
There is a design flaw in the shoes, two of them actually. First, the heel slightly bells out toward the bottom, which is good, it adds stability. But the platform in the front also needed to, and that would prevent the ankle from turning. Though the latex contributed to it, these shoes would have caused a fall anyway. The second flaw is that satin is slippery and doesn’t provide the hold that say, velvet or suede would.
I'm not really a big fan of the fashion industry, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. One of my favourites, possibly because I was around in the 80's, and remember the heyday of the supermodels, when they weren't just models, but celebrities. I have to know what those "shoes" were at 8:27 of the video. They just look like stacks of flat rocks!! 🤔
While there are well known models today they don't come close to the hype that was around a number of female models in the late 80's-mid 90's which was the hight
My mother was walking furs in Copenhagen in the 60's, she did as an extra income because they didn't make much money. She taught me to walk heels when I was 15 and also taught me, to put the weight on the front of my feet. ( I had to walk around with books on my head too) I still think the Nova Shoes are the most fantastic shoe art.
Despite being newer, I'd say they are more iconic. Lady Gaga is still synonymous with the Armadillo shoe. These Naomi Campbell shoes aren't at all that famous.
@@jonathanlandau-litewski7405 It probably depends on the age group, you ask. These shoes here are iconic for everyone, who followed fashion in the 90's, like me. It was an unforgettable moment not the least, because we weren't bombarded with celebrity news on the daily yet. There were far fewer celebrities as well. So the event really stood out. By 2010, I was 30 and mostly occupied with career and family stuff. So I completely missed the Armadillo Shoes. Had to look them up, actually. But I'm sure it's exactly the opposite way round for someone born just 10 years after me.
@@raraavis7782 very true. I'm 36 so you're right about the different age group thing. I loved the 90s so much, probably the last time I felt satisfied and safe in life!
While the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are undoubtedly iconic, I do believe the Naomi platforms have overtaken them in fame. With the advent of social media, this moment in pop culture has gone extremely viral in recent years. I'd argue that these days, more people would know about the Naomi incident than references to clicking your heels together three times.
Maybe they're the most famous shoes in this video, but they are not by any stretch the most famous shoes in the world. I enjoy these clips, but the titles sometimes need work.
@@fynniboi The most famous shoes in the world are probably going to be something basic and accessible as well recognisable to the general public -- including those not into fashion. I would guess, though I'm probably wrong, but Converse shoes would fit that category: almost everyone at one point owned a pair (or an off brand version), it has a recognisable silhouette, and the name alone immediately stirs an image in one's mind. I would rather label this video as "one of the most iconic celebrity shoes" or something along those lines. It's associated with an *iconic* moment, but the shoes themselves aren't the most famous shoes in the world. Hopefully that makes sense!
Fascinating object and interesting story. But I'm very curious why not to mention actors from Ancient Greece or other, maybe not white, cultures, when talking about platform footwear. They go way earlier than you inform your viewers.
LOL, yeah. But they've had to explain before why they don't use gloves with antiquarian books. I think they want to be clear that she's not wearing gloves because some things are more valuable than others, it's about what they are made from and what will allow safe handling.
She fell because her tights were made of latex and as she walked they rubbed at the knee and caught on themselves and that's what made her fall. Naomi has told the story a hundred times and specifically states it was nothing to do with the height of this shoe.
2:30 just don't look up how many homes/islands she owns and how much money goes towards that instead of "activism". stop putting hypocrites on pedestals
I understand Naomi Campbell means a lot to so many as a black icon and pioneer but from what I've read and seen about her she seems like an intensely unlikeable human being and the almost reverential way in which people speak about her (and other 'supermodels') is a bit tiring...
"The most famous shoes in the world" Please, just stop this rubbish. Judy Garland's ruby slippers are the most famous shoes, these wouldn't even make the top ten. Even Billy Connolly's banana shoes are more famous.
Famous? I barely know who Naomi Campbell is and Vivienne??? Popular culture does not always need to be enthroned as an achievement. In addition, glorifying shoes that are the ultimate in wasteful fashion that is the modern day equivalent of foot binding is not exactly great for the environment or women. Please curators, do better.
Say what you want about supermodels, I agree there is not much of note there, but Vivienne Westwood was a punk style innovator, she was one of the people who helped create the original punk look. Sex Pistols wore Westwood. Like the style or not, it would be ridiculous to discount that movement as historically unimportant.
That fall imprinted these in my mind forever! I can’t imagine even taking a step in them without crashing and burning
Ditto!
Those are marvelous! I wore platforms in the 70s but now as a grandmother, they are impossible for me.
omg from anglomania! the beginning of the super model icons and one of the most iconic shows in fashion ever ever ever. amazing
My favorite moment of these shoes is a picture of Naomi and Vivienne sharing a hug as Vivienne lifts Naomi’s leg almost to her shoulder I think about it all the time lol
Naomi is a fascinating person and it was great to see these iconic shoes in the limelight again. Thank you for sharing this video with us
I met her twice and she was nasty and very rude! I know other who have had the same experience with her, no thanks you!
@@jsio3820 maybe she didn't like you, as far as I can see there is not much to like, you were not forced to watch this video
When you're short of stature, like Naomi, you have to wear ultra-high-heel platform shoes to compensate.
@@jameshuls6940 what hateful part of the world did you spring from to react like this to complete strangers
@@marynell5666 😂😂😂 this made my day, thank you! 😜
I thought Judy Garland's ruby slippers were the most famous shoes in the world??? Maybe it's me....
Indeed, but those were only designed for the Movie. Not to be produced or sold.
They are in the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
Quite correct. Judy’s shoes from ‘the Wizard of Oz’ will ALWAYS remain , no excuses or substitutions, the most famous. 🤗🥰
We've already had a look at the ruby slippers on our channel - take a peek! 👠 www.vam.ac.uk/articles/designing-hollywood-costume
Well.. she’s a curator for textile and fashion, and the video is created by a British museum. So their context of most famous shoes in the world would be in the fashion/runway world. However if we were to say “most famous shoes (point blank) then yes Judy Garlands shoes, though they were only made for the movie as a prop.
Thank you, more like this please.
I would think McQueen’s Armadillo shoes are more widely recognised and therefore more ‘famous’?? I’d love a video on those 😊
Another very enjoyable video😊
How just gorgeous are these, so well made, and how grateful am i that i don't have to walk a mile in them💙
Naomi really took one for the team there
Awesome video !! I visited London's V & A in 2018 - I think its the best museum in the world.
I don't own anything from Westwood's actual line, but she did a collaboration with the shoe company Melissa and I owe a pair of them. They are my favourite pair of shoes ... 😊
Platform shoes were first worn by actors in Ancient Greece, specifically at the Epidaurus theater. They were called "kothornoi"
Love this content. Do the Mcqueen Armadillo shoes next plz
Kinda wanna do these next ngl www.google.com/search?q=fish+slippers&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiH8q6DpNuGAxVJVaQEHTxaDGEQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=fish+slippers&gs_lp=EgNpbWciDWZpc2ggc2xpcHBlcnMyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIGEAAYBxgeMgYQABgHGB4yBhAAGAcYHjIGEAAYBxgeSI4QUIANWN4OcAB4AJABAJgBY6AB5AKqAQE1uAEDyAEA-AEBigILZ3dzLXdpei1pbWeIBgE&sclient=img&ei=klBsZofhD8mqkdUPvLSxiAY&bih=940&biw=1820
2:26 you had to look twice to realize Westwood isn’t dressed as older woman, only concerned with convenience. That jacket is really special.
The most famous shoes in the world? Hardly. Not even top 5. The Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz are definitely MOST famous among several others.
Really the earliest form of platform shoe are Japanese Geta from as early as 3400-2250 BCE
There is a design flaw in the shoes, two of them actually. First, the heel slightly bells out toward the bottom, which is good, it adds stability. But the platform in the front also needed to, and that would prevent the ankle from turning. Though the latex contributed to it, these shoes would have caused a fall anyway. The second flaw is that satin is slippery and doesn’t provide the hold that say, velvet or suede would.
I'm not really a big fan of the fashion industry, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. One of my favourites, possibly because I was around in the 80's, and remember the heyday of the supermodels, when they weren't just models, but celebrities.
I have to know what those "shoes" were at 8:27 of the video. They just look like stacks of flat rocks!! 🤔
Welllll, the historical bit is only about Europe isn't it? As Asian cultures had platform supported shoes way earlier than the 17th century.
My thoughts also. Although for the same reason of keeping clothing clean. Perhaps Europe heard reports of them from Marco Polo.
Lol so did europe. Ancient greece. She’s talking about the type of platforms relevant to the design showcased.
Thank you so much from South Africa! 🇿🇦
Beautiful much love from miami 💗
While there are well known models today they don't come close to the hype that was around a number of female models in the late 80's-mid 90's which was the hight
Oiran's in ancient Japan also wears sky high platform shoes
LOVE!!!!!!!
1:11 Thank goodness for makeup artists who specialize in Black skin these days. What in the baby powder is going on with her face?
My mother was walking furs in Copenhagen in the 60's, she did as an extra income because they didn't make much money. She taught me to walk heels when I was 15 and also taught me, to put the weight on the front of my feet. ( I had to walk around with books on my head too) I still think the Nova Shoes are the most fantastic shoe art.
i think the most famous shoes are the ruby slippers from the wizard of oz or cinderella’s glass slippers tbh
I'd say Judy Garlands Ruby Slippeers from the Wizard of Oz are the most famous shoes in the world.
Not even close by a million shoes, the most famous shoes are from: The wizard of Oz
I wonder if Alexander McQueens Hoof Shoes you have had on display before would be more famous?
Those ones are called "Armadillo" shoes
@@christianurena510 indeed
Despite being newer, I'd say they are more iconic. Lady Gaga is still synonymous with the Armadillo shoe. These Naomi Campbell shoes aren't at all that famous.
@@jonathanlandau-litewski7405
It probably depends on the age group, you ask. These shoes here are iconic for everyone, who followed fashion in the 90's, like me. It was an unforgettable moment not the least, because we weren't bombarded with celebrity news on the daily yet. There were far fewer celebrities as well. So the event really stood out.
By 2010, I was 30 and mostly occupied with career and family stuff. So I completely missed the Armadillo Shoes. Had to look them up, actually. But I'm sure it's exactly the opposite way round for someone born just 10 years after me.
@@raraavis7782 very true. I'm 36 so you're right about the different age group thing. I loved the 90s so much, probably the last time I felt satisfied and safe in life!
While the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are undoubtedly iconic, I do believe the Naomi platforms have overtaken them in fame. With the advent of social media, this moment in pop culture has gone extremely viral in recent years. I'd argue that these days, more people would know about the Naomi incident than references to clicking your heels together three times.
I think the Ruby Slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” are the most famous shoes. IMO of course.
Pretty sure the most famous shoes on earth are the ruby slippers from WOZ. Plus, didn’t Austin Powers wear those in Goldmember
Yeah I think the most famous shoes might be the Ruby Slippers on the Wizard of Oz
I feel like the most famous shoes r the snake shoes that lady gaga wore or the one in the red riding hood
She fell because her tights created friction and her legs were sort of stuck together. She happened to be wearing the shoes.
Hmmmm seems like only Naomi would say this….😉
The youngsters probably don’t even know about the ruby slippers.
Dorothy’s shoes are the most famous to me
Maybe they're the most famous shoes in this video, but they are not by any stretch the most famous shoes in the world. I enjoy these clips, but the titles sometimes need work.
what are the most famous shoes int the world in your opinion? my first thought was alexander mcqueens armadillo shoes
There is a question mark
@@fynniboi The most famous shoes in the world are probably going to be something basic and accessible as well recognisable to the general public -- including those not into fashion. I would guess, though I'm probably wrong, but Converse shoes would fit that category: almost everyone at one point owned a pair (or an off brand version), it has a recognisable silhouette, and the name alone immediately stirs an image in one's mind.
I would rather label this video as "one of the most iconic celebrity shoes" or something along those lines. It's associated with an *iconic* moment, but the shoes themselves aren't the most famous shoes in the world.
Hopefully that makes sense!
@@christopherfeatherley oh you are so right! that’s a really smart answer!! Thank you :)
@@christopherfeatherley great answer and I do believe Dorothy would agree (as hers are the most famous/iconic)
the blue croc is wonderful. howev. they have NO ankle support. that does help. trust. 😂🎉🎉🎉
Most famous shoes in the world? What about Dorothy's Ruby Slippers?
I own a pair of these!!! Who would I contact to sell them??
The first thing that come to my mind when you say famous pair of shoes is the ruby slippers or Cinderella’s glass slippers, not this.
Are they the only pair?
Personally I think the alligators/crocodile they are made of were far more valuable than those ridiculous shoes
Fascinating object and interesting story. But I'm very curious why not to mention actors from Ancient Greece or other, maybe not white, cultures, when talking about platform footwear. They go way earlier than you inform your viewers.
Good lord! She walked in those…..
Thank you so much for explaining what "gloves" are and what they do! I was so confused and frightened by what I thought were huge misshapen hands!
LOL, yeah. But they've had to explain before why they don't use gloves with antiquarian books. I think they want to be clear that she's not wearing gloves because some things are more valuable than others, it's about what they are made from and what will allow safe handling.
I thought I was the only one who was confused and frightened.
ruby slippers trumps these i think
I thought they were purple
5:36 no rubber stoking so why lie
No the most famous are the spice girl shoes
She fell because her tights were made of latex and as she walked they rubbed at the knee and caught on themselves and that's what made her fall. Naomi has told the story a hundred times and specifically states it was nothing to do with the height of this shoe.
5:16
Yes and she says this 5 mins into the video.
Did you even watch the video? She said that. 😂
She lies alot to the dont want her to look clumbsy so they made up the latex
Do you really think are the most famous shoes in the world? For me are the McQueen armadillo ones.
Famous silly shoes. How about the ruby slippers from OZ or boots of Astronauts?
Most famous probably red bottoms and converse
Need Gaga in them
No one rembers that at all
2:30 just don't look up how many homes/islands she owns and how much money goes towards that instead of "activism". stop putting hypocrites on pedestals
Keep Kim away from these!
🤣🤣🤣 yes
She wouldn’t dare😂
She wouldn’t dare😂
She wouldn’t dare😂
I understand Naomi Campbell means a lot to so many as a black icon and pioneer but from what I've read and seen about her she seems like an intensely unlikeable human being and the almost reverential way in which people speak about her (and other 'supermodels') is a bit tiring...
Listen Mary, you are a bit tiring. And you should not talk about being "intensely unlikeable".
Why didn't you make this ASMR?? 😭😭😭
Not even close. It’s the Ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz and always will be.
Wait a minute how are you an expert on textiles and fashion and all this and you don't even know how to hold the tape measure correctly
Definitely not the most famous shoes in the world
"The most famous shoes in the world" Please, just stop this rubbish. Judy Garland's ruby slippers are the most famous shoes, these wouldn't even make the top ten. Even Billy Connolly's banana shoes are more famous.
I was expecting they were Elton John’s platforms from pinball wizard. THOSE are much more legendary
yeah sure, famous. but its hideous! ugh 😩
My gay heart: swooning; my ADHD brain: rapt ! Thank you for sharing ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
The most famous shoes in the world would probably be the ruby slippers from wizard of oz? Unless someone can come up with a better example?
Famous? I barely know who Naomi Campbell is and Vivienne??? Popular culture does not always need to be enthroned as an achievement. In addition, glorifying shoes that are the ultimate in wasteful fashion that is the modern day equivalent of foot binding is not exactly great for the environment or women. Please curators, do better.
Are you serious? 😮
Wasteful? The shoes are still in existence.
“Please, curators, do what *I* like 😡”
Say what you want about supermodels, I agree there is not much of note there, but Vivienne Westwood was a punk style innovator, she was one of the people who helped create the original punk look. Sex Pistols wore Westwood. Like the style or not, it would be ridiculous to discount that movement as historically unimportant.
So because you're ignorant of 90e fashion you want everyone else to be too? You hardly know Naomi or Vivienne hahahaha
She didn't fall because of the shoes. She fell because she was wearing latex thigh highs, and her knees stuck together.
Yes - that's what she said!
Start watching @5:11 😅
Sure
@Chase-likethe-Bank sure shes lieing
Why thst atrocious back ground music !!!
It's ridiculous to have to protect shoes from oils on your fingertips.
No, it's not.
we're just trying to keep them nice 🥺