The “New Look” was based on a fitted, peplum jacket matched with a calf-length skirt, which was shocking in 1947 because WWII, marked with rationing of most supplies, including fabric for clothes, had just ended. Dior “New Look” clothes highlighted the female silhouette, a trend that helped Paris become the fashion capital.

The first rubber-soled shoes were invented in 1892. Canvas fabric was used for the upper part of the shoes, which were called sneakers. This shoe design was mass produced in 1917. Today, these shoes are made by different brands and are marketed as trainers, running shoes, gym shoes, and others.