Few people bother with a shoehorn because shoe wearing doesn’t take much time in the first place.
The shoehorn doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It’s the Manmohan Singh of things. This small object doesn’t cost much — unless we are talking about a Rs 25,000-or-so, handcrafted one, from Milan’s G Lorenzi, ethically made from antlers and horns of dead deer and Zebu. And it makes the tricky, at times heel-chafing, job of pushing foot in shoe a smooth, smile-generating one.
Few people bother with a shoehorn because shoe wearing doesn’t take much time in the first place. People are in a hurry in the mornings. Why add one more mini-task to a list that already includes waking up after multiple alarms, discussing the day with spouse, organising kids’ meals, catching up on news, abusing senders of good morning messages, some exercise, breakfast, checking in on parents, and praying to Ganpati for a small break of a couple of crores from somewhere, anywhere.
Perhaps, subconsciously, we also feel that the shoehorn is used only by salespeople. It belongs in the zapateria, not a home. Moreover, the size of the shoehorn means it can get lost in the dark corners of the shoe hangar. In the rush of the morning, the last thing you want to do is stick your hand in a faintly odorous cupboard and fish around for a piece of curved wood, metal or plastic that has chosen precisely this moment to play hide and seek.
Perhaps, subconsciously, we also feel that the shoehorn is used only by salespeople. The solution to that is having a long shoehorn, one with a handle and maybe a jewel-encrusted golden knob in the shape of a lion’s head. But if you are using something like that, you need to see a therapist.
So do your feet a favour and get a sensible shoehorn. The experience is luxurious, and satisfying in an engineering type of way. Hold the horn in your palm, wish it good morning. Stick it near the back of the shoe and then use it as support for the heel as it completes a perfect landing into its environment for the day, the shoe. For a few moments, you are allowed to feel like an ace air traffic controller.
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There have been some inventions in human history that are great for their simplicity and the difference they make to life. For example, Bernard Sadow, the man who put wheels on luggage, is a genius. And so is Robert Plath, who came up with suitcases with two wheels and a retractable handle. All airports should be named Sadow and Plath Airport. The shoehorn is not in that league in terms of making a difference, but its simplicity is beautiful and considerably eases a potentially painful task.
Apple Shoes, 3D Printing, Flying Handbags: Geek Chic Is All Set To Take Over
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By Glynda Alves
Science and fashion aren’t usually words that come up together in conversation. But, it looks like the universe is geeking out, as these two worlds collide.
In pic: 3D printer (top), Apple Sneakers (Bottom left), Drone carrying handbags (Bottom right)
By Glynda AlvesScience and fashion aren’t usually words that come up together in conversation. But, it looks like the universe is geeking out, as these two worlds collide.In pic: 3D printer (top), Ap..
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Science and sneakers seem to be quite the pair this year. Vans are taking things out of this world quite literally with a collection called Space Voyager, designed in tribute to NASA and 60 years of space exploration. The designs are said to be inspired by the original space suit, complete with patches and NASA branding as well as the trendy galaxy print.
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Science and sneakers seem to be quite the pair this year. Vans are taking things out of this world quite literally with a collection called Space Voyager, designed in tribute to NASA and 60 years of ..
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3D printing has been described as a sort of new industrial revolution since art imitates life, it’s no surprise that this new method has taken the fashion world by storm. Many designers are using 3D printers in the creative process to produce items such as mesh, elements for garments such as buttons and rivets and there are even a number of brands making 3D accessories such as lapel pins and cufflinks.
3D printing has been described as a sort of new industrial revolution since art imitates life, it’s no surprise that this new method has taken the fashion world by storm. Many designers are using 3D ..
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Forget about just owning the latest fashion accessory in real life, you need to own it in the virtual world as well. Italian luxury fashion label Gucci is the exclusive provider of virtual luxury clothing and accessories to “dress up” your online avatar in Genies, a chat app where users create cartoon avatars of themselves. And they’ve roped in stylish financial backers such as Shawn Mendes and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. As part of Gucci’s sponsorship of the app, every time the words Rodeo Drive, luxury, Milan, gold or other fashion-related keywords are mentioned, an on-screen “shower” of Gucci-branded items will appear.
Forget about just owning the latest fashion accessory in real life, you need to own it in the virtual world as well. Italian luxury fashion label Gucci is the exclusive provider of virtual luxury clo..
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The fashion industry is already pretty cutthroat, with models fighting for the top spot. At a recent fashion show, it seems that many of the models were pushed off the ramp for something more in style: drones. At Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabbana flew around seven drones down the runway, with each carrying a leather and jewel-encrusted handbag from the company’s latest collection. The drone display made for an eye catching opening but the show then moved on to human models. The drones were good but they didn’t have the right sashay down the ramp.
The fashion industry is already pretty cutthroat, with models fighting for the top spot. At a recent fashion show, it seems that many of the models were pushed off the ramp for something more in styl..
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Apple introduced sneakers back in 1990s. Yes, the Apple. While the shoes, which were first made for Apple employees, never took off as well as their tech did, it looks like fashion giant Versace may revive them. Their head sneaker designer Salehe Bembury recently posted a photo of a chunky white sneaker with a rainbow logo, which resembles the iconic Apple emblem from the ’90s. The image was captioned: “A wise man once said nothing at all.” And true to his word, nothing more has been said about the revival of these sneakers.
Apple introduced sneakers back in 1990s. Yes, the Apple. While the shoes, which were first made for Apple employees, never took off as well as their tech did, it looks like fashion giant Versace may ..
