High Heel Day – May 20th

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What is today? National High Heel Day celebrates the fashion and cultural significance of high-heeled shoes. The idea came about May of 2021 by Kimberly Lorenz, an attorney and mediator, to celebrate high heels and their place in fashion and culture. • ---------- • High Heels • https://amzn.to/3V5wwnc • ---------- • Kimberly Lorenz, an accomplished attorney and mediator, is the founder of Lorenz Mediation. She has an extensive background in litigation and mediation, focusing on personal injury, premises liability, business disputes, probate, and guardianship cases. With over 13 years of experience as an insurance defense attorney, she now applies her skills to mediation, aiming to help parties resolve disputes efficiently and amicably (Lorenz Mediation) (Orlando Style Magazine). • In May 2021, Kimberly Lorenz established National High Heels Day, celebrated annually on May 20. The day is designed to honor fashionable high heels and their enthusiasts. It also promotes charitable activities, such as donating shoes and accessories to organizations like Dress for Success, which supports individuals in need of proper attire for job interviews and employment. • Kimberly Loren LinkedIn • / kimberly-lorenz-esq • Kimberly Loren Posting • / kimberly-lorenz-esq_event-highheels-activi... • ---------- • The history of high heels is rich and varied, reflecting changes in fashion, culture, and social norms over centuries. Here's a brief overview: • Ancient Origins • Ancient Egypt: High heels can be traced back to ancient Egypt around 3500 BCE. Butchers wore them to keep their feet clean from the blood on the ground. • Ancient Greece and Rome: Platform shoes, known as kothorni, were worn by actors in ancient Greek and Roman theaters to signify status and importance. • Middle Ages to Renaissance • Middle Ages: High heels were worn by both men and women to elevate themselves from the filthy streets. Chopines, platform shoes popular in 15th to 17th century Europe, were particularly high and required assistance to walk. • Renaissance: High heels became a status symbol in Europe. Catherine de' Medici, an Italian noblewoman, is often credited with popularizing high heels in France when she wore them to her wedding in 1533. • 17th to 19th Century • 17th Century: Louis XIV of France, also known as the Sun King, famously wore red-heeled shoes as a symbol of his power and status. During his reign, only nobility were allowed to wear red heels. • 18th Century: High heels became narrower and more decorative. However, the French Revolution in 1789 brought a decline in their popularity as they were associated with aristocracy. • 19th Century: The industrial revolution brought new manufacturing techniques, allowing for more consistent and comfortable shoe production. High heels became more accessible to the middle class. • 20th Century to Present • Early 20th Century: The rise of the film industry in Hollywood helped popularize high heels, with actresses often wearing them on screen. • Post-WWII: Christian Dior's New Look in 1947 featured high heels as an essential part of women's fashion, emphasizing femininity and elegance. • 1950s-1960s: Stiletto heels became extremely popular. Designers like Roger Vivier, who worked with Dior, are credited with perfecting the stiletto heel. • 1970s-1980s: Platform shoes saw a resurgence. High heels became a symbol of empowerment and fashion statements for both men and women, especially in the glam rock scene. • 1990s-2000s: High heels continued to evolve with a variety of styles, from chunky heels to sleek stilettos. Designers like Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, and Christian Louboutin became household names. • 2010s-Present: The focus has shifted somewhat towards comfort without sacrificing style. There is also a growing acceptance of flats and lower heels in professional and formal settings. However, high heels remain a popular choice for special occasions and fashion enthusiasts. • High heels have transitioned from practical footwear to symbols of status, fashion, and personal expression, reflecting broader social and cultural shifts throughout history. • ---------- • Patreon: / whatistoday • ---------- • SOCIAL MEDIA: • YouTube: / @whatistodayvideos • Facebook: / whatistodayvideos • Twitter: / whatistodayvid • TikTok: / whatistodayvideos • Pinterest: / whatistodayvideos • Instagram: / whatistodayvideos • ---------- • Please Support the Channel!!! • ---------- • #highheel #shoes #womensfashion • ----------

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