ruby slippers

Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for a record-breaking $32.5 million (including buyer's premium) after a dramatic auction. Stolen in 2005 and recovered in 2018, the iconic shoes were returned to their owner, Michael Shaw, before being auctioned. The thief, Terry Jon Martin, pleaded guilty in 2023.

ruby slippers worn by actor Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" went under the hammer Saturday, and the winning price was over the rainbow - a record $32.5 million, the auction house said. The final bid was $28 million, with taxes and fees pushing the cost to $32.5 million, Heritage Auctions said.

A new chapter unfolds in the saga of stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' as Jerry Hal Saliterman faces charges. Accused of concealing and disposing of the iconic footwear, the indictment marks a significant development. The slippers, worn by Judy Garland, were recovered by the FBI in 2018 after vanishing in 2005.

Lyman Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz,' a timeless tale of courage and friendship, celebrated its 125th anniversary. The story follows Dorothy's journey through Oz, aided by iconic ruby slippers, a change from the book's silver. The 1939 film adaptation significantly shaped the story's visuals, influencing adaptations like 'The Wiz' and 'Wicked,' solidifying its place in pop culture.

The stolen slippers, symbolic of one of the most beloved movies in history, remained missing for over a decade until their recovery in 2018. Subsequently, Martin was apprehended and, facing the consequences of his actions, he pleaded guilty to the theft. However, a recent development in the case has spared Martin from incarceration

In a horrifying case from Outer Delhi, a 30-year-old woman and her three young daughters were found dead in their residence, their throats brutally slit. Investigators have identified the husband, a vegetable seller who has gone missing, as the primary suspect. Authorities are probing whether sedatives were administered before the killings, with forensic experts analyzing food samples for clues.

A pair of diamond encrusted slippers worn by the Nizam of Hyderabad have been stolen from a museum in Toronto.

An anonymous donor has offered a $1 million reward for credible information leading to the recovery of a pair of Judy Garland’s sequined, ruby red slippers stolen from a museum in her Minnesota hometown.

The diamond slippers worn by the Nizam were stolen from the Bata Shoe Museum.

The accused Terry Martin, 76, reportedly stole the glittery shoes, currently valued at $3.5 million, from a museum in Garland's hometown of Grand Rapids, Minn. in August 2005, according to federal prosecutors in North Dakota, reports.

Shoes have always played an important part in an actor’s ensemble. Here's a homage to the wonderful shoes in film.

Ariana Grande opened the 2025 Oscars with an emotional rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' wearing a stunning ruby-red gown by Schiaparelli inspired by Dorothy's slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz.' Her performance highlighted her deep admiration for the film and her ongoing connection to 'Wicked.'

Maybe it has to do with Tata, but most Indians think Bata is an Indian shoe company

Screen siren Marilyn Monroe’s white halterneck dress which floated up over a subway grate in ‘The Seven Year Itch’ has been voted the most iconic screen outfit of all time.

An auction of Indian film memorabilia scheduled for this month end may finally bring filmi auctions back in vogue in our country

A museum in London will be hosting an exhibition of over 250 pairs of famous celebrity shoes that chronicle both the pain and pleasure of wearing them.

Veteran actress Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher's home and personal belongings will be auctioned.