The Antiquites Brocante at Bercy Village, Paris, began today. The event continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through January 27th at Cour Saint-Emilion - Place des Vins de France, the old wine warehouses near Palais Omnisports and Parc de Bercy. If you go to the brocante, stop by Stand 104 and say hello to my Swedish friend M. Pettersson. He sells beautiful and unusual items, well worth a visit.
Photos of vintage shoes from various periods at the Castle Museum, York, England. For a fun piece about "The soul of a shoe," visit Rochambeau.
Hi Tara! Just catching up around here. I love the old shoes with silk! Have you mounted that window yet?
Posted by: phyllis | 21 January 2008 at 16:00
I think of the beautiful dances these shoes danced in. Very cool!
XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 19 January 2008 at 23:37
Dear Tara, Happy New Year! I just returned from China with our beautiful new son Cael. I am here drinking coffee and enjoying your beautiful blog. I could stay here all day but with two children, I am lucky to sit for a moment and see this beautiful post. Your blog, as always so inspiring. Today I am transported back in time. Hand me my shoes woman!
Posted by: Yoli | 19 January 2008 at 21:38
Did you buy anything? Any shoes?
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 19 January 2008 at 07:56
I would happily wear the ones at the top. Just gorgeous! We've largely lost the art of shoemaking, I think. xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 19 January 2008 at 00:26
I'd give anything to wear ANY of those shoes (heel spurs and orthotics don't do well in most of those!)
Lovely images!
Posted by: Jeanie | 18 January 2008 at 22:47
Dear Tara,
Came back because I was wondering about the shoes you told me about and realized I missed them earlier today. Such beauty these slipper hold. What stories they could tell about the woman who wore them! My fav's are the top two pairs. Are those black circles hats?
Hope you and your friend are out finding treasure.
Thank you for mentioning my shoe post!
xo
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 18 January 2008 at 19:53
Have fun at the brocante Tara. Even though I can't be there....you know I'll be there in spirit!!! Maybe I'll get a *virtual visit* courtesy of your pics!!!!!
Posted by: My Melange | 18 January 2008 at 13:22
Ahhhh stunning!
Posted by: judy wilkenfeld | 18 January 2008 at 10:46
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh(a whining whingey sound)! Initally I contemplated tagging you, now after you've tantalised me with the brocante - your punishment has been served! Please visit my blog for the rules if you can tear yourself away from the b-b-b-bbrocante ... Red/now green!
Posted by: Redness | 18 January 2008 at 09:11
Oh my, those shoes tell stories, don't they? K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 18 January 2008 at 04:44
I love the shoe's Especially the one in the first picture. Beautiful pictures
Posted by: marja | 18 January 2008 at 03:13
Love the juxtaposition of 1790 and 1970 style!
Posted by: dianamuse | 18 January 2008 at 01:12
OOOooooh! So cool! I can imagine the women who owned them... But how strange some of the shapes are! They don't look too cozy.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 18 January 2008 at 00:57
Lovely photos! Just wonderful. xoxo Nita
Posted by: nita | 17 January 2008 at 23:39
Oh, yes, loving the shoe love here and at Constance's!
Posted by: stephanie | 17 January 2008 at 22:19
the first pair of shoes with the ribbons remind me of the one's of josephine de beauharnais still present in malmaison!
just lovely!
Posted by: marita | 17 January 2008 at 20:01
oh wow ~ now this is something i'd love to see. and wouldn't it be so fun to be able to try them on??? i know it's naughty but i'd just love to know what these gorgeous relics would feel like on my feet.
Posted by: studio wellspring | 17 January 2008 at 20:00
I will resolutely ignore your recommendation of the brocante and steadfastly avert my eyes from all such temptation. Gorgeous pictures, though!
Posted by: Passementerie | 17 January 2008 at 19:23
Aren't these shoes amazing?!? Fits right in with Contance's piece!!! Did you two work this out between you?!? :)
Posted by: Sherry | 17 January 2008 at 19:16
It is amazing that all those shoes have survived so many years! I think ladies had tiny teeny feet then!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 17 January 2008 at 18:56
LOVE the shoes. Wish I were there in person to take it all in.
Posted by: Carla | 17 January 2008 at 18:56
I am in England and that Brocante is in Paris :(
Fabulous shoes which are in England so that's something :)
Posted by: Di Overton | 17 January 2008 at 17:39