Footwear Analysis
Rose Gnatovich
The Business of Fashion
Style Sight Assignment
Footwear: Gladiatrix
“Gladiator silhouettes make a triumphant return to the runways on catwalks across the globe. Intricately woven, criss-crossed and laced upper patterns make their way to or above the knee for a progressive look. Single sole constructions boast open toe lasts, while closed, pointed toe vamps sit atop sensible platforms to create balance. Sandal silhouettes with lacing details and fringe for flair.”
-Stlyesight
Buyers definition: A criss- crossed, interconnected, laced, linked, tied shoe creating an effect of a rugged old fighters shoe back in the times of the roman empire.
The History of this trend:
Once set by Alexander the great as a creation of various styles with defined uses, gladiator shoes were created with functions and tasks in mind. According to doloresmonet.com around the 4th century BCE when the age of increased wealth was upon the Roman Empire certain activities and life style changes were acquired. These changes brought about a necessary need for the creation of various sandal styles. The law put in place by Alexander the great was simply to wear the various acquired styles when there was a specific occasion or situational expectation. The sandals came about with an intention of conformability, flexibility, durableness, and could fill the basic facets of protection to the foot. The shoes purpose was to be in a hotter climate with dry and not particularly comforting weather. The shoe was made to be worn on rocky, flat, or hilly terrain and had the purpose of protecting from poisonous insects, stones, and burning the soles of the feet. The openness also allowed for cooling of the feet and allowed for more movement of the toes and arch of the foot. These shoes developed into various styles by Alexander the great however there were certain persons that the original purpose of the gladiator shoe was created for. The gladiators, for whom the shoes name came
The Business of Fashion
Style Sight Assignment
Footwear: Gladiatrix
“Gladiator silhouettes make a triumphant return to the runways on catwalks across the globe. Intricately woven, criss-crossed and laced upper patterns make their way to or above the knee for a progressive look. Single sole constructions boast open toe lasts, while closed, pointed toe vamps sit atop sensible platforms to create balance. Sandal silhouettes with lacing details and fringe for flair.”
-Stlyesight
Buyers definition: A criss- crossed, interconnected, laced, linked, tied shoe creating an effect of a rugged old fighters shoe back in the times of the roman empire.
The History of this trend:
Once set by Alexander the great as a creation of various styles with defined uses, gladiator shoes were created with functions and tasks in mind. According to doloresmonet.com around the 4th century BCE when the age of increased wealth was upon the Roman Empire certain activities and life style changes were acquired. These changes brought about a necessary need for the creation of various sandal styles. The law put in place by Alexander the great was simply to wear the various acquired styles when there was a specific occasion or situational expectation. The sandals came about with an intention of conformability, flexibility, durableness, and could fill the basic facets of protection to the foot. The shoes purpose was to be in a hotter climate with dry and not particularly comforting weather. The shoe was made to be worn on rocky, flat, or hilly terrain and had the purpose of protecting from poisonous insects, stones, and burning the soles of the feet. The openness also allowed for cooling of the feet and allowed for more movement of the toes and arch of the foot. These shoes developed into various styles by Alexander the great however there were certain persons that the original purpose of the gladiator shoe was created for. The gladiators, for whom the shoes name came