Pair of Shoes
1995 (made)
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Black leather with pointed toe. Silver snaffle buckle. The shoes have a deep welt and a pronounced heel.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather and metal |
| Brief description | Pair of shoes, men's, black leather with pointed toe and silver snaffle buckle, Gucci, Italy, 1995. |
| Physical description | Black leather with pointed toe. Silver snaffle buckle. The shoes have a deep welt and a pronounced heel. |
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| Gallery label | Label for the exhibition Shoe: Pleasure and Pain
Desirable Snaffles
With their distinctive snaffle-bit metal detail, Gucci shoes became a demonstration of status. The instep chain strap was apparently inspired by the founder’s love of English equestrianism, with its links to class and privilege. Gucci’s prestigious snaffle came to represent a sort of laid-back arrogance associated with the wealthy man.
Black shoes
1995
Italy
Gucci
Leather and metal
Worn and given by Mark Reed
V&A: T.74:1, 2-2011(2015-2016) |
| Credit line | Given by Mark Reed |
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| Accession number | T.74:1, 2-2011 |
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| Record created | March 29, 2011 |
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