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Minuscolo omaggio a quegli irrinunciabili accessori della moda femminile
di ogni fattura , colore o foggia possibile , o improbabile , che tanto hanno
contribuito a farci amare le lunghe gambe delle ragazze degli anni 60 e 70
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| UK 1969 - Over-knee boots |
UK 1969 - Thigh-high boots |
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The idea of a woman's mainstream fashion boot was revolutionary .
Before the introduction of go-go boots, women's boots were generally worn during only
inclement weather, rugged activities, or horseback riding, but not as street shoes .
This new style of footwear was designed to complement the shorter hemlines of the new, modern look .
Go-go boots drew attention to the legs, accentuated the simple A-line silhouettes
but also offered some modest coverage for the less daring but fashion-minded women .
The fashion designer Andre Courreges is often cited as the originator of the fashion go-go boot: a low-heeled,
calf-high boot made of white plastic with a clear cut-out slot near the top was featured
as part of the "Moon Girl" look featured in his Fall 1964 collection .
Manufacturers began mass-producing runway knock-offs in contemporary colors and materials.
These knock-offs were extremely popular with teenagers, who could be seen wearing go-go boots
on both the street and television dance shows .
They were often seen worn by "Dolly Birds" in London during the 1960s ...
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USA 1967 - Actress Janice Rule
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| UK 1972 - Lady in fur |
UK 1972 - Lady in hot-pants |
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... Nancy Sinatra's 1966 number-one pop hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"
helped popularize go-go boots , and the Space Age boots worn by Jane Fonda
in 1968's science fiction film Barbarella were a nod to their er○tic past .
Other designers ( including Mary Quant ) designed their own versions of go-go boots .
As hemlines rose, so did the height of the boot, and the heel height dropped proportionately,
cumulating a pair of thigh-high garter boots designed by
Yves Saint Laurent
which clipped up underneath the tiniest of skirts .
Fashion trends progressed and as women's trousers and maxi-length skirts where
only the foot showed became popular, legs were de-emphasized .
By the early seventies, go-go boots were referred to simply as boots, and
the emphasis shifted to the height of the heel and the development of the platform .
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USA 1966 - Nancy Sinatra |
USA 1966 - Nancy Sinatra ►
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Nancy Sinatra had a transatlantic number-one pop hit in 1966 with "
These Boots Are Made for Walkin' ", which showcased her provocative
but good-natured style, and which popularized and made her synonymous
with go-go boots .
The tantalising promo clip featured a big-haired Sinatra and six shapely
young women in tight tops, go-go boots and mini-skirts, and is considered
a classic example of high camp .
The song was written by Lee Hazlewood, who wrote and produced most of
her hits and sang with her on several duets, including the critical and
cult favorite "Some Velvet Morning" .
Between 1966 and 1967 alone, Sinatra charted with 13 titles, all of
which featured Billy Strange as arranger and conductor .
In 1967 she paired with her father for her second number-one single,
"Somethin' Stupid".
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Barbarella is a 1968 science fiction film directed by
Roger Vadim
, based on the French comic series of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest .
The film stars Jane Fonda as the title character, a space-traveller girl ,
representative of the United Earth government , sent to find scientist
Durand Durand, who has created a weapon that could destroy humanity .
The supporting cast includes John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, Milo O'Shea,
Marcel Marceau, David Hemmings, Ugo Tognazzi and Claude Dauphin .
Having expressed an interest in comics and science fiction, Vadim was hired
to direct Barbarella after producer Dino De Laurentiis purchased the film
rights to the comic series . Vadim attempted to cast several actresses
( Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren ) in the title role before choosing Fonda ,
his then-wife . A friend of Vadim's, Terry Southern, wrote the initial
screenplay, which changed considerably during filming and led to seven other
writers credited in the final release, including Vadim and Forest, the latter
of whom also worked on the film's production design . The film began
shooting immediately following the completion of another De Laurentiis comic
adaptation, "Danger: Diabolik" , with both films sharing several cast and crew members .
The film was particularly popular in the United Kingdom, where it was the year's
second-highest-grossing film . Contemporary film critics praised Barbarella's
visuals and cinematography, but found its storyline weak after the first few scenes .
Although several attempts at sequels, remakes, and other adaptations have been
planned, none of these have entered production .
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FR 1967 - Brigitte Bardot - TV Special Bardot ►
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France 1967 - "Harley-Davidson"
Brigitte Bardot singing on a Harley-Davidson chopper built by
Parisian custom motorcycle pioneer Maurice Combalbert .
The H-D Flathead was used by Bardot as she performed her wacky love
proclamation to the iconic motorcycle the 1967 French television special
'Brigitte Bardot Show' . Serge Gainsbourg was watching her performance
of his 'Harley-Davidson' song from the wings .
Bardot included this song on the 1968 album 'Brigitte Bardot Show' .
The black motorcycle built for this video-clip is certainly the most important
bike in France's Harley history and was stolen after they finished shooting the clip .
"Harley-Davidson" ►
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BB Brigitte Bardot ►
GALLERY
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| B.B. - Thigh high boots |
FR 1967 - Brigitte Bardot ►
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| FR 1967 - Brigitte Bardot
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FR 1967 - Brigitte Bardot
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- Go-go Boots vs. Kinky Boots -
Go-go boots share some history with the UK's " kinky boots ", a style of calf- to knee-length
pull-on black leather boots with 3-4 inch heels and pointed toes .
The term " kinky boots " referred to the style's D○minatrix and f℮tish origin and
alludes to the perception that women in boots are powerful (i.e. like a D○minatrix.)
Kinky boots broke into mainstream UK fashion in the early sixties and were seen on
Honor Blackman (
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) and Diana Rigg (
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) in the original " The Avengers " british television series .
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| US 1972 - Caroline Munro |
US 1972 - Caroline Munro |
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- Thigh-length boots -
Thigh-length boots , known also as thigh-high boots or simply thigh boots ,
are boots that extend above the knees . Other synonyms include
over-the-knee boots, and especially when cuffed , pirate boots .
Lengths vary from reaching just over the knee to reaching almost to the cr○tch
( referred to as cr○tch boots ) .
Like all boots , thigh boots are made of different materials ranging from various
leathers , to various synthetic materials ( vinyl, polyurethane, or latex ),
to various fabrics ( silk, polyester microfiber ) . Many are constructed
with zippers for ease of entry , but some are constructed as pull-on boots .
Heel heights vary , but the majority are sold with heels greater than three inches
( 7.5 cm ) . Heel styles vary from metal spikes to chunky .
Thigh boots are considered by many to be er○tic or kinky .
They are used as f℮tish clothing in shoe and boot f℮tishism .
They are frequently associated with sad○mas○chism .
They are often worn by pr○stitutes and professional d○minatrices ,
so many people consider them icons of such trades .
Nevertheless , they are frequently sold by couture designers , perhaps because
of the implied er○ticism .
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| UK 1968 - Motorcycle style |
UK 1968 - Trousers boots |
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| 1968 - Britt Ekland & Lord Patrick Lichfield ►
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1968 - Britt Ekland ►
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1970s platform-soled boot
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| Italy 1966 - Monica Vitti |
Italy 1966 - "Modesty Blaise" |
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| UK 1971 - Platform soled boots |
UK 1971 - Kansai Yamamoto design |
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| France 1970 - Wool outfit |
France 1970 - Dior fashion |
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| FR 1969 - Yves St Laurent fashion |
1970 - Fashion thigh-high boots |
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| FR 1969 - Courreges PVC maxi-coat |
UK 1964 - Mary Quant rain-coat |
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| USA 1971 - Singer Freda Payne |
USA 1971 - Freda Payne |
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FR 1967 - Pierre Cardin fashion
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UK 1967 - Ossie Clark fashion models ►
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Linda Keith - Chrissie Shrimpton - Suki Poiter - Annie Sabroux
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1966 - Sophia Loren - "Arabesque" ►
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USA 1970 - Barbra Streisand - "The Owl and the Pussycat"
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| Italy 1970 - Actress Edwige Fenech |
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IT 1970 - Edwige Fenech ►
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| USA 60s - These boots are made for walking |
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USA 70s - These boots are made for working (...)
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