Did someone say “best dressed”? The beautiful Teyana Taylor stole the show in a custom Ruth E. Carter design at the Met Gala. These two women are both powerhouse talents, and their collaboration is surely one of the most incredible looks in the Met Gala’s history.
In the quest for the closeup, sometimes shoes don’t make the cut, but a few rarified examples transcend the screen. The legendary ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are perhaps the most powerful example of film memorabilia, symbolizing the power of movies and costume design, as well as nostalgia and, ultimately, hope. Cementing this legacy is the recent sale of one pair in December of 2024 by Heritage Auctions for an otherworldly $32.5 million.
