And who invented the first zipped boots?
Russian theater artist Vera Aralova
Speaking about boots with zippers, one cannot but mention Aralova Vera Ippolitovna - a fashion designer, artist and not only the author of the idea, but also the creator of boots with zippers, as well as a recognized artist of the RSFSR.
Biography
Fashion designer and artist was born in 1911 in Vinnitsa. Her father served in the first cavalry army. It is amazing that Vera went through the First World War and Revolution.
A talent for drawing was found in childhood and there were no problems with the choice of a future profession. Vera studied at the Moscow Fine College.
Before death, I will return to my homeland. She died in 2001 and was buried by her son in one of the Moscow cemeteries, next to his brother Lloyd.
Activities
Since 1930, the future fashion designer began working in the capital's film studio. Her task was to stage performances and create prototypes for costumes. Her most famous works were used in such productions as: “A Month in the Village”, “Truth is Good, and Happiness is Better”, “The Great Sovereign”.
She also managed to become famous in the shoe business. Since 1956, her shoes participated in foreign shows, and since 1959 Vera is the creator of shoes, called “Russian boots” abroad.
Personal life
The personal life of Vera Aralova was quite interesting. In 1932, the Soviet Union was visited by a group of actors from America with the grandiose dream of opening a theater in the USSR. But, unfortunately, she was not destined to be fulfilled, and almost all the members of the group went back to the United States.
Vera Aralova with husband Lloyd Patterson and son
In such a happy marriage, two of his brothers were later born.
First models
In parallel, creating a happy family, Vera Aralova was able to do many more things. For example, she painted, created theatrical scenery and thought over the design of her women's shoes. And, I must admit, she was very successful in family and creativity. The painting, which was authored by Vera, was bought up quickly, and shoes were liked by a large circle of people, but was not mass produced.
"Russian boots" abroad
During the reign of Joseph Stalin, difficulties arose due to the restriction of interaction with Western countries. Only in 1956 was it possible to arrange the first foreign show during the International Clothing Competition in Warsaw.
For the first time, boots with a snake sewn into them were presented at the “Russian Fashion” week in Paris in 1959. What they saw so impressed those present that many French manufacturers soon tried to buy models of boots for further manufacture, but this was categorically refused.
Although boots with a sewn-in snake were not popular in the homeland of the creator, today it is a very convenient option for many boots, not only for women, but also for men, which can be worn for almost any reason, whether it be a meeting with friends or a business visit.