'Shoe Obsession' running in the Special Exhibitions Gallery explores our fascination with footwear -- high heels in particular from Manolo Blahnik to Christian Louboutin to Alexander McQueen.The show offers more than 150 stunning pairs from the spikiest stilettos to the wackiest most gravity-defying platforms.

 

This photo shows an avant-garde, sequined platform heel designed by Noritaka Tatehana displayed at the "Shoe Obsession" exhibit at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York.

This photo shows Masaya Kushino's "Storm Horse" shoe, which features strands of a horse's mane, is displayed at the"Shoe Obsession" exhibit at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York.

This photo shows a pair of shoes designed by Noritake Tatehana for Lady Gaga displayed at the "Shoe Obsession" exhibit at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York.

This undated photo provided by the Fashion Institute of Technology shows a pair of shoes designed by Tom Ford in 2012. The shoes are displayed at the "Shoe Obsession" exhibit at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York.

In this undated photo provided by the Fashion Institute of Technology, shows a shoe decorated with feathers and designed by Azzedine Alaia.

In this undated photo provided by the Fashion Institute of Technology shows Christian Louboutin's "Fetish Ballerine" pump. The shoe is on display at the "Shoe Obsession" exhibit at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York.

In this undated photo provided by the Fashion Institute of Technology shows a pair of silver shoes designed by Chanel with guns as heels. The shoe is on display at the "Shoe Obsession" exhibit at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York. The exhibition, showing off 153 specimens, runs through April 13.

Posted By: Surabhi Yadav