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Bata at it

Sonja Bata is back at it again..............looking to transform Batawa Ontario, the town where the family got its start after World War II.  Rumor has that there will be a house that looks like a shoe.........

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Shoelover

A whole lotta shoes going on.....

The Life and Times of Thomas and Sonja Bata

Sonja and Thomas Bata head the largest and most successful family-run business in the world,selling just one simple but indispensable article of clothing - the shoe. Their inspiring story is told in the Life & Times of Sonja and Thomas Bata.

From its beginnings over a hundred years ago, the Bata Shoe Organization has sold more than 14 billion pairs of shoes - greater than the number of pairs of human feet that have walked the earth (continued...)

14 billion shoes.............try organizing those!

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Shoelover

The Saga Continues

You would have thought this guy would have called the cops right away, rather than "hatching his own little plan", which included not getting the suspect thief's name..............................

Link: TheStar.com - Lab spied stolen slippers.

Arrest made in Bata Shoe Museum robbery

CBC

Toronto police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with recent thefts from the Bata Shoe Museum. After releasing photos indicating "persons of interest" in the case Thursday, police said Friday they had identified the people in the photos but did not say if the person arrested was one of the photo subjects (continued...)

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Shoelover

I spy with my little eye...

Shoelover took Shoeguy shopping today. He insisted on going to the Gap -- I can already hear the collective groan. I know, he's a constant source of disappointment but Shoelover needs him around. Anyway, I put my foot down and agreed to go to the Gap only if it was near some of my favorite stores. I was delighted to pass by Holt Renfrew -- which has gone all out for the Toronto International Film Festival. They  dedicated an entire window to my new favorite, Christian Louboutin. Apparently, Christian is making a personal appearance there next week. I'll check it out and report back.

Actually, I passed Holts indirectly on the way to David's, one of my favorite shoe destinations, since they advertised in today's Globe and Mail that they had a shipment of Louboutins. Their pricing is similar to a pair of Manolos (about C$850). The shoes at Davids were just luscious - that red sole is really attractive. I saw the pair I longed for in an earlier posting.

I'm guessing Christian's appearance is meant to coincide with an exhibit at the Bata Shoe Museum, "Icons of Elegance." According to Economist.com The exhibit will focus on influential shoe designers, including Manolo and Christian and the "art of the stiletto." Can't wait to see all those glorious shoes! What will I wear to it? My favorite Ferragamos? 

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Shoelover