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Jan 2021
42m 32s

The magic & truth of the high heel

KATY BELLOTTE
About this episode
In this episode of Thick & Thin we discuss why we subject ourselves to the pain and inconvenience that comes with wearing high heels. Is it really just in the name of high fashion, or is there a much more shocking origin to the trend? Plus, we’ll take a look at what created such strong barriers between men and women’s clothing. // Follow me on IG: instagram. ... Show More
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