De l'escarpin au stiletto

Whether they are aiguilles or anglais, à gorge, en bobine, en boule or en cage, we love heels! Etraves, pyramids or cubains, they invite you on a journey! Deliciously dangerous when they take the form of a blade, torpedo, thorn or shock! Sometimes tricky when they are scammable or telescopic! Cancan, they make us dizzy! Cintrés, they make us lose our heads! We enjoy seeing them: escargot, pied de biche, polichinelle! Virgule, they call out to us! Adored or demonized, the high-heeled shoe leaves no one indifferent. Polymorphous and imbued with power, this mark of elegance was initially reserved for the aristocracy, with the high-heeled shoe long being an emblem of social class. In the 20th century, women definitively embraced heels, which thus became a symbol of femininity. Since then, and despite the challenges from their opponents, heels have continued to grow in popularity as well as in height. This journey gives them the confidence and all the necessary skills to interact with an increasingly complex environment. Finally, the beginning of the 21st century sees the imagination of creators exploring new forms, materials, and technologies. Everything distinguishes the high-heeled shoe from other footwear; it is unique, just like the woman who wears and carries it.