Chopines are so cool, especially when you compare them to the oh-so-modern heel-less shoes that are currently in fashion. I guess they're not as modern as they think. :-)
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How do you gals feel about chopines, then? Would you like to see chopines added to our shop? A seedling of an idea - velvet, moderate platform, without heavy trims, so you can decorate your own. Thoughts?

Here are some originals that are quite inspiring...

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Bata Shoe Museum - late 16th c.
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The Met - 1590 - 1610
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The Met - 1550-1650
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MFA - possibly 1740s


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