A soft v-shape at the front of the shoe is echoed with an elegant scalloped detail at the back of the shoe, balancing this truly sophisticated court shoe to perfection
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The contrast between the fitted bodice and the voluminous, liquid skirt creates a striking visual balance
Now preserved by the National Archives in a climate-controlled vault outside of Washington, it is subject to Kennedy family restrictions that it not be seen for almost a century more
But shes cautious that it might elicit an orientalist response, stressing that Saudi Arabian womens accomplishments predated western focus on the country
The fringes are intended to serve as a visual reminder of the mitzvot (commandments) God gave the Jewish people, as detailed in Numbers 15:37-40: "The Eternal One said to Moses as follows: Speak to the Israelite people and instruct them to make for themselves fringes on the corners of their garments throughout the ages