Have you ever wondered where the idea came from for what we call a “RenFest” and “RenFaire”? Well, wonder no longer as you learn some unexpected facts about the history of the popular cultural trend called a renaissance festival. Tell us what you think! All-American Story It is widely accepted that the first such event was called a “Renaissance Pleasure Faire” and has its origins in an unexpected place and time. Imagine Southern California in the 1960’s. Small Town Roots Let’s […]
CELTIC SHOES- Our Nod to Modern Fashion Barefoot Freedom Celtic History and Heritage So much of the information of the ancient Celtic peoples’ clothing and footwear has been largely lost and forgotten. However, several museums that hold artifacts of the Celtic original footwear include the National Museum of Ireland in Kildare St Dublin, Armagh and Belfast Museums, and the London Museum of Archaeology. Research into the archives has informed the design and making of Celtic footwear, reproduced and worn today […]
THE GHILLIE – TRADITIONAL DANCE SHOES What is a ghillie shoe? Ghillies are a type of soft leather shoe used for Irish and Scottish dancing. Ghillie shoes are specifically designed footwear that is worn by men, women, and children for several types of folk dancing. They are buttery soft handcrafted leather shoes, similar to ballet shoes. Ghillie dance shoes are worn by women in Irish dance, by men and women in Scottish country dance, and by men and women in Scottish […]
GLADIATOR SANDALS – FASHION FOOTWEAR HISTORY The gladiator style of footwear has made a fashion comeback. Currently, we see it as more fashionable than its previous incarnation as a mere utilitarian sandal of the ancient world. ANCIENT PIONEERS OF FOOTWEAR Footwear in ancient civilization was introduced by the ancient Greeks, and it appears as though the history of footwear has come full circle. The initial version of shoes was the basis of what we are seeing in fashion trends today: […]
The Origin and Celebration of 🏳️🌈LGBT+ Pride Month Hail and well met, noble readers! Let us embark on a journey to uncover the rich history and vibrant celebrations of LGBT+ Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring the pride and perseverance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, ace, etc. (LGBT+) community. Though our tale begins in modern times, it is steeped in the spirit of resistance and celebration that echoes through the ages. 🏳️🌈 The Birth of Pride […]
The Areni-1 Shoe: An Ancient Marvel and Its Medieval Heirs In the annals of ancient discoveries, few treasures compare to the wondrous find of the Areni-1 shoe, a relic that hath endured the ravages of time for over 5,500 years. Unearthed in 2008 within the Areni-1 cave of Vayots Dzor province, Armenia, this remarkable piece of footwear offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our ancestors. As we delve into the story of the Areni-1 shoe, we shall […]
Good morrow, happy feet family! Today, we have a little fashion history to share. As you know, our moccasins are form-fitting to any foot, made with high-quality leather and soles, and stylishly modern. In comparison, cast your gaze towards the poulaine, also known as the crakow. You’ve probably seen pointy witch shoes, but these take things to a new level of long and pointy. Wealthy men and some women wore these shoes from the 14th to the 15th century to […]
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