From The Creative Director & Senior Curator
A special message from Elizabeth Semmelhack
What's On 2020
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto
We’re featuring a different Indigenous designer every day!
2020 Founder’s Lecture
Missed this year's lecture? See the recording here!
The Salon Series IV
Identity Performance and Privilege - Shifting Perceptions of Modesty and Disproving Stereotypes
Shop Bata Shoe Museum
Find unique shoe-inspired items for any occasion!
Off The Shelf
Learn about our fascinating footwear in 30 seconds or less on Reels and Tiktok!
Step Into the BSM
We've refreshed our blog with new articles, interviews and more! Tell us what you think!
#BSMFromHome
See how you can experience the museum from home everyday!
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Last day to shop our Black Friday deals! 🛍Visit our online shop at https://shop.batashoemuseum.ca to find unique and thoughtful gifts inspired by our collection.
Our final interview for our @ifwtoronto blog series is with @bobbyitta!! Learn about what inspires her designs, the goals for the company and so much more. We hope you enjoyed this mini blog series. Check out Step into the BSM to read all the blog posts. @ifwtoronto #IFWtoronto #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
Our latest colouring sheets features these warm and fuzzy boots that were made by Rosemary Oviok, an Inupiat artisan from Point Hope, Alaska. Made of bearded sealskin, caribou and Polar bear fur, these boots would have kept their wearer toasty and dry. Inupiat, 1980-89 ~ Visit our website to download them 🖍️ #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
"In all my art, I’m passionate about exploring and pushing the boundaries of what my interpretation of beauty is and what it means to be an Indigenous female raised in an urban environment. My pieces are grounded in nature but have a modern and futuristic feel to them." - Louise Solomon, @handofsolomon
Read her full interview in our latest blog post on Step into the BSM #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome #IFWToronto @ifwtoronto
Start your holiday shopping with our #BlackFriday deals! 🎁 Our anniversary book, "The World At Your Feet" is available on our online shop now and you can enjoy up to 35% off! Visit http://shop.batashoemuseum.ca/ for more details 🛍️ #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
"Traditional Iroquois raised beadwork inspires me, it’s so beautiful and I love that it adds dimension." - Melanie Squire, @mohawkmocs. Learn more about their custom, made to order moccasins, their signature pieces and more in today's new blog post! Check out Step into the BSM to read the full interview. @ifwtoronto #ifwtoronto #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
Peruse our online shop and find unique and thoughtful gifts inspired by our extraordinary collection this holiday season 🎁 🎄 Buy more, save more and enjoy up to 35% off. Our #BlackFriday deals begin tomorrow, November 27. Happy shopping 🛍️ https://shop.batashoemuseum.ca/ #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
Starting with ideas of modesty in the 18th century, join us on December 9 as guest speaker @romana.b.mirza discusses the impact colonizers had on the culture and society of the “biblical lands”, specifically focusing on the loss of rights for women. RSVP by clicking the link in our bio!
Next up on the blog, we are talking to @m.o.b.i.l.i.z.e. Learn what distinguishes them as a streetwear brand, what inspires their collection and more. Don't forget, their runway show is tonight at 7 pm EST! #IFTWO @ifwtoronto #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
We are so excited to launch a new blog series today in celebration of @ifwtoronto! Today we begin with @sectionthirtyfive ~ check out our blog, Step into the BSM to read the full interview and see their runway show tomorrow. #IFWTO runs November 26 - 29.
In Italy, chopines were worn under women’s skirts thereby not only increasing the amount of textile used to create the skirts but also the cost. Learn more about this pair in our new blog post! #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome #SeeTorontoSoon
In 1989 the BSM acquired a beautifully embroidered jacket with matching leggings. The museum collects clothing to display with footwear to help the visitor better understand the overall look of a complete outfit. Learn more about Métis embroidery in our new blog post! #BSMFromHome #MuseumFromHome