This new exhibit at The Museum at FIT would make Carrie Bradshaw's dreams come true. "SHOES: Anatomy, Identity, Magic" features 300 of the 5,000 pairs of shoes in the permanent collection at MFIT, the only museum in NYC dedicated solely to the art of fashion.
The exhibition explores how shoe design is related to human anatomy and physiology, the importance of shoes as markers of identity ("Shoe are you?"), and the widespread belief in the “magical” power of shoes. Other highlights include a vignette devoted to shoe shopping, a history of high heels (17th century to the present), a section on sneakers, and a lexicon of designer shoes. You'll see everything from luxurious red velvet Tom Ford heels to the classic Doc Marten boot.
The museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 8pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free.