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Anna Wintour had hers, so did Yohji Yamamoto and Tom Ford. Karl Lagerfeld has dozens under his belt. What are we talking about? Documentary films, of course. And now that the fashion industry's gotten its fair due, it looks like filmmakers are turning their lenses on shoe designers.
Check out the trailer for God Save My Shoes, a new documentary that explores the relationship between women and shoes—and features interviews with shoe-hoarders and shoe luminaries. Boldface names that make an appearance on screen include Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Walter Steiger, Pierre Hardy, Robert Clergerie, and Bruno Frisoni. Director Julie Benasra also talked to famous shoe-lovers including Dita Von Teese, Fergie, and Kelly Rowland.
According to Elle UK, the documentary is set to premiere in Paris during fashion week this fall. Can't wait that long? Check out some of the teasers—including this clip about Louboutin, called "Louboutin Confidential"—over on the film's Facebook page.
· God Save My Shoes [Official Site]
· New doc goes behind the shoe scene [Elle UK]