After she retired as executive vice president of stuart weitzman and first vice president of stuart weitzman retail, she put together a 20 book, art and sole, showcasing about 150 of her. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collection at. Fantasy shoes from the jane gershon weitzman collection. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collection. Read our interview below, as well as learn more information about the exhibit and womens luncheon held at the taubman. Fantasy shoes from the jane gershon weitzman collection mar 8apr 10,2016 since opening its doors in 1996, luxury shoe brand stuart weitzmans madison avenue flagship store has showcased footwear commissioned by artists, designers and craftsmen from around the. We were lucky enough to snag a short interview with jane gershon weitzman. The 20152016 season will be presented as bassx in a satellite space in the miami. The book introduces us to jane weitzman, wife of shoe designer stuart weitzman. The best of this carefully curated collection is on display in book form for the. Vogue x stuart weitzman present kendalls day off explore the trends. Jane weitzman charms dallas soles at philanthropic book. This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves shoes. The shoes are not meant to be worn, but instead meant to be appreciated.
Jane gershon weitzman pens a book on art shoes the boston globe. Art and sole features in printed form for the first time jane gershon weitzmans selection of the best of this collection, approximately 150 shoes of the more than 1,000 she has discovered and commissioned for display since the first stuart weitzman retail shop opened in the mid1990s on madison avenue. When shoe designer stuart weitzman opened his first boutique on madison avenue in manhattan in the mid1990s, his wife, jane, made sure it was fun to shop there. Fantasy shoes from the jane gershon weitzman collection march 8 april 10, 2016. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collection, was arranged by the national arts club fashion committee on january 10th at the national arts club. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collection by jane. Jane weitzman, the wife of american shoe designer stuart weitzman, has published a book of fantasy shoes. For lovers of couture footwear, the story is now legendary. Stuart weitzman designs wearable shoes that make women look and feel beautiful along with fantasy art shoes that are artistic and inspiring. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collectionwhen stuart weitzman opened its first boutique on madison. Lucas zarebinski photography book representing the best of more than a thousand shoes that have appeared in stuart weitzman stores over the yearsintroduction. Weitzman is packaged in a bold red and gold covering, colors most fitting for the upcoming valentines day or chinese new year. Thumbnail photographs of every shoe in the book, along with a brief biography on the artist who created it, are also.
Stuart weitzman fantasy shoes for sale in greenwich art. Those are too precious, and too much part of the legacy, to part with. Weitzman opens up the captivating window displays in book form to showcase the best of their carefully curated collection. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art. Fantasy shoes from the jane gershon weitzman collection mar 8apr 10,2016 since opening its doors in 1996, luxury shoe brand stuart weitzmans madison avenue flagship store has showcased footwear commissioned by artists, designers and craftsmen from around the world. Jane gershon weitzman pens a book on art shoes the. The best of this carefully curated collection is on display in book form for the first time in this unique gift volume, where these imaginative creations are presented in.
Stuart and jane weitzmans art of the shoe the atlantic. Each shoe is featured with its own caption and impeccable design. It features over 150 of the most inventive examples of these fantasy art shoes, remarkable for their imaginative construction and elaborate adornment. Fantasy shoes from the jane gershon weitzman collection, sept. Sep 04, 20 art and sole features in printed form for the first time jane gershon weitzman s selection of the best of this collection, approximately 150 shoes of the more than 1,000 she has discovered and commissioned for display since the first stuart weitzman retail shop opened in the mid1990s on madison avenue. After an introduction written by weitzman comes an array of photographs displaying the tightly detailed shoes. I tried to find artists who worked in as many different materials and styles as possible. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collection when stuart weitzman open. Weitzman said, i looked at the stores windows as variations on a theme. When stuart weitzman opened its first boutique on madison avenue, its displays of speciallycommissioned fantasy shoes quickly became a destination, drawing crowds form all over the world to its magical windows. When stuart weitzman opened its first boutique on madison avenue, its displays of specially commissioned fantasy shoes quickly became a destination, drawing crowds form all over the world to its magical windows. Like the most precious of shoes, the book comes is a red cloth case complete with an embossed crystal shoe on the front cover and gilded edging.
How she did that left an indelibly artistic imprint on the business. She started her own company, and her work in this mosaic style can now be found worldwide. In the name of stuart weitzman the brand and the family jane and stuart have been longtime champions of charitable organizations and now spend much of their time, energy and resources giving back and raising funds for. The book is a picture book of the fantasy art shoes that were displayed in the stuart weitzman flagship store window in ny. A spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the stuart weitzman collectionwhen stuart weitzman opened its first boutique on madison avenue, its displays of specially commissioned fantasy shoes quickly became a destination, drawing crowds form all over the world to its magical win. Thumbnail photographs of every shoe in the book, along with a brief biography on the artist who created it, are also included. Jane gershon weitzman, wife of shoe designer stuart weitzman, didnt need to throw a huge party to fete her new book. Weitzman said i looked at the stores windows as variations on a theme. I was also lucky enough to interview the author, jane weitzman, wife of stuart weitzman for local luxury magazine, south florida opulence. This 208 page book features 150 fantasy art shoes made of interestingly unique materials she has discovered and commissioned by artists over the last years for the stuart weitzman display windows. The book is a collection of colorful photographs and prints of shoes as art. Available on september 2, the books proceeds will also go toward ovarian and breast cancer research, a cause near and dear to weitzmans heart.
The former vice president of highend shoe company stuart wietzman visits with a collection of the best of the companys fantasy art shoes. The exhibition features more than 70 inventive examples of fantasy art shoes chosen from the jane gershon weitzman collection, remarkable for their imaginative construction. Weitzman is packaged in a bold red and gold covering, colors most fitting for the upcoming valentines day or chinese new year photo above. Jan 28, 2015 a sample of art and sole by jane gershon weitzman was sent to me last week making me smile all day as i flipped through the fantasy shoes. And even if you arent the biggest shoe lover, you can definitely appreciate the art aspect from the perspective of a lady that clearly knows a lot about shoes. Art and sole features in printed form for the first time jane gershon weitzman s selection of the best of this collection, approximately 150 shoes of the more than 1,000 she has discovered and commissioned for display since the first stuart weitzman retail shop opened in the mid1990s on madison avenue. Sep 11, 20 jane gershon weitzman, wife of shoe designer stuart weitzman, didnt need to throw a huge party to fete her new book.
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