ADFAS Brisbane: Well Heeled Shoes Through Time
Our guest speaker today is Claudia Chan Shaw. Claudia is an Australian-born fashion designer and television presenter of Chinese ancestry. This Sydney born creative has a diverse career spanning art and design, photography, curating, television and radio presenting, arts commentary, public speaking, and collecting.
No matter how many pairs of shoes you have there is always room for another pair.
Throughout history shoes have been seen as symbols of power or status in society. High heels were worn by aristocrats and nobility. Thongs started out in Ancient Egypt and made their way to Bondi. Sometimes we suffer for the love of our shoes. They don’t call them “killer heels” for nothing. Join Claudia Chan Shaw for an intriguing look at our fascination with shoes and the stories behind them – from flats and stilettos, to trainers, Crocs, and the catwalk.
Bring a guest.
Morning Tea provided at the Library.
No matter how many pairs of shoes you have there is always room for another pair.
Throughout history shoes have been seen as symbols of power or status in society. High heels were worn by aristocrats and nobility. Thongs started out in Ancient Egypt and made their way to Bondi. Sometimes we suffer for the love of our shoes. They don’t call them “killer heels” for nothing. Join Claudia Chan Shaw for an intriguing look at our fascination with shoes and the stories behind them – from flats and stilettos, to trainers, Crocs, and the catwalk.
Bring a guest.
Morning Tea provided at the Library.
Location
State Library of Queensland - Auditorium 1
Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Brisbane QLD 4101
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