Why High Heels Were Never About Fashion

Ordinary objects. Disturbing origins. High heels feel like a symbol of style. Elegant. Fashionable. Designed to be seen. But they weren’t created for that. In fact, their origins have nothing to do with fashion at all. Before Fashion, There Was Function High heels date back centuries—long before runways, trends, or modern fashion. They were originally worn by men, not women. Specifically, Persian cavalry. Riders needed a way to stay secure while standing in their stirrups during […]

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