Art & Sole: A Spectacular Selection of More Than 150 Fantasy Art Shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Collection

Not meant to be worn, art shoes are pure fantasy, constructed of unique materials in various shapes and silhouettes. The art shoes in the Stuart Weitzman collection are made from a vast array of materials—feathers, paper, ceramic, metal, resin, playing cards, corrugated cardboard, Swarovski crystals, even fresh flowers and frosting—and their intricate construction and imagination is remarkable. Art & Sole features in printed form for the first time Jane 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 mid-1990s on Madison Avenue.

With an introduction by Weitzman, Art & Sole highlights shoes from the collection, along with brief, identifying captions, in an impeccably designed, graphically compelling, artful package. Thumbnail photographs of every shoe in the book, along with a brief biography on the artist who created it, are also included. The books deluxe details—a cloth case with an elaborately embossed shoe; gilded edges, and a satin silk marker—make it the perfect gift for any occasion.

A Spectacular Selection of More Than 150 Fantasy Art Shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Collection

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. 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 vivid detail. With its inventive and beautifully crafted footwear in a vast range of materials—from watercolor paper to playing cards, from fresh flowers to frosting—this stunning showcase where fashion and fantasy meet will thrill shoe and art lovers alike.

Jane Weitzman was the executive vice president of Stuart Weitzman and the first vice president of Stuart Weitzman retail.  She spearheaded philanthropy for the company by generating funds to support breast and ovarian cancer research and awareness. Her efforts were brought to life through innovative charity events on its website, such as the Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Breast Cancer Shoe Auction, and at the brand's retail stores. She serves on the Trust Board of Boston Childrens Hospital.