The ruby slippers are a pair of shoes worn by Dorothy Gale as played by Judy Garland in the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film The Wizard of Oz. Because of their iconic stature, [1] they are among the most valuable items of film memorabilia. [2] A number of pairs were made for the film, though the exact number is unknown. Five pairs are known to have survived; one pair was stolen from a museum in 2005 and recovered in 2018. [3] [4] a b c "Dorothy's Ruby Slippers From 'The Wizard Of Oz' For Sale". starpulse.com. September 22, 2011 . Retrieved October 3, 2011. It turned out that the stolen pair is the mismatched twin of the Smithsonian pair. But given inconsistencies between the two pairs, Thomas believes the mix-up happened at the time they were made, not after filming, as others have speculated. Ruby Red Shoes" by Kate Knapp is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a young rabbit named Ruby Red Shoes. The book is beautifully illustrated with charming watercolor images, and the story is written in a poetic and lyrical style that captures the imagination of young readers.

The writing style of "Ruby Red Shoes" is also noteworthy. Kate Knapp's prose is poetic and lyrical, with a gentle rhythm that flows beautifully throughout the book. The language is simple and accessible, making it suitable for young readers, while also conveying important messages about empathy, kindness, and the appreciation of nature. During the fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, the Swarovski company held a charity contest to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the film, with nineteen designers redesigning the ruby slippers, including Gwen Stefani, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Moschino. [31] [32] [33] The "Arabian" design was displayed with the designer entries.

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Brooks, Jennifer (October 18, 2016). "What a world, what a world: Ruby slippers still missing from Minnesota's Judy Garland Museum". Star Tribune . Retrieved October 20, 2016. The team studied the FBI pair for a day and a half. The similarities were obvious. “I would say it was after a little over an hour, we were just looking and we see all the consistencies,” Wallace says. “Everything started to line up.” That included clear glass beads painted red on both shoes, a detail she believed was not widely known. The four surviving pairs were made from white silk pumps from the Innes Shoe Company in Los Angeles. At the time, many movie studios used plain white silk shoes because they were inexpensive and easy to dye. It is likely that most of the shoes worn by female characters in The Wizard of Oz were plain Innes shoes with varying heel heights, dyed to match each costume. There is an embossed gold or silver stamp or an embroidered cloth label bearing the name of the company inside each right shoe. [9] This reminded me of so many friends and the way they fill their homes with warmth and beauty. To share this with a child is like sharing an ideal of a warm and cosy home, while reminding them that things we cherish aren’t necessarily the big and expensive. Bierschbach, Briana (4 September 2018). "No place like home: Dorothy's ruby slippers recovered". www.mprnews.org.

Rhodes, Jesse (January 2009). "For Those Ruby Red Slippers, There's No Place Like Home". Smithsonian. Smithsonian Institution. Jesse Rhodes (November 18, 2008). "The Ruby Slippers Return to the Museum of American History". Smithsonian. Throughout the book, Ruby embarks on various adventures, from exploring the woods to helping her animal friends. She is always kind and compassionate, and her interactions with other characters demonstrate important values such as empathy, respect, and kindness towards others. Ruby also has a special connection with nature, which is beautifully depicted in the illustrations and woven into the story, teaching young readers about the importance of environmental stewardship. The Smithsonian conservators were nearing the end of approximately two years of work on one of the most beloved artifacts from movie history, the Ruby Slippers worn in The Wizard of Oz, when they received a call from the FBI. Another pair of the shoes had turned up, the bureau said. Would they take a look at them?

In World of Warcraft, they are a pair of level 70 epic cloth shoes dropped by the Wizard of Oz-themed "opera event" in the Karazhan raid instance. [36] The shoes function similarly to the hearthstone that all characters start out with, allowing them to teleport from their current location to the inn where the hearthstone is set. The caption under the statistic lines is "There's no place like home." The museum’s pair of Ruby Slippers is one of four from the film’s production known to have survived. Another one of those pairs disappeared from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in 2005. Those were the shoes the FBI recently called about.

The progressive band Electric Light Orchestra used a frame from the 1939 film on the cover of their fourth studio album Eldorado, released in 1974. The cover was laid out by Sharon Osbourne (then known as Sharon Arden) and the picture was printed in reverse: the shoes point left in the film.The main character, Ruby Red Shoes, is a young rabbit who lives in a quaint caravan with her grandmother, Babushka Galina Galushka. Ruby is a gentle and curious soul who appreciates the beauty of the world around her and finds joy in simple things like flowers, birds, and the changing seasons. She has a kind heart and a deep love for all creatures, big and small. One of the strengths of "Ruby Red Shoes" is its gentle and positive tone. The book promotes values of mindfulness, mindfulness, and kindness, encouraging children to appreciate the beauty of the world around them and to treat others with compassion and respect. It also encourages children to develop a sense of wonder and curiosity about nature and the world, fostering a love for the outdoors and a connection with the environment. For next year, designers have presented a range of shoe trends, including, but not limited to, a continuation of Mary Janes and styles finished in rich ruby red that echo the season's defining colour. I'll admit, 90% of the shoe trends for 2024 aren't exactly practical either—there are bows, fragile heels, and soft fabrications to eat up. But they are fun, and will bring joy to even your most basic outfits. However, if comfort really is your main concern, rest assured there is a shoe waiting for you. I first heard about Ruby Red Shoes when I was wrapping up the 2014 Readings Children’s Book Prize (where its sequel was shortlisted). It certainly looked beautiful, but at the time neither the original or its sequel were easily found in my local bookshops or department stores, so I filed it away in the ‘nice to read it if I ever find it’ part of my mind.

As Thomas wrote in his book, an updated version of which is in the works, as news broke about the auctioned pair, a woman in Tennessee came forward with yet another pair, saying she had won them in a contest soon after the film’s release. That made four sets of Ruby Slippers, plus the screen-test shoes.

The slippers were designed by Gilbert Adrian, MGM's chief costume designer. [8] [9] Initially, two pairs were made in different styles. The so-called "Arabian test pair" was "a wildly jeweled, Arabian motif, with curling toes and heels." [9] This pair was used in costume tests, [1] but was rejected as unsuitable for Dorothy's Kansas farmgirl image. [9] The second design was approved, with one modification. The red bugle beads used to simulate rubies proved too heavy, so they were mostly replaced with sequins, about 2,300 for each shoe. [9] a b c "Dorothy's Ruby Slippers". National Museum of American History. Archived from the original on March 25, 2008 . Retrieved May 20, 2008.