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Moccassin

Shoes
2014 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Like most Italian leather brands, Tod’s has built its reputation on the Italian provenance of its designs. Its star product is the driving moccasin, whose signature rubber nipples make it instantly recognisable. The company has succeeded in making the shoe enormously popular, while at the same time appearing exclusive.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
TitleMoccassin (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Suede leather and rubber
Brief description
Pair of purple woman's suede moccasins, Tod's, 2014
Physical description
One pair of purple suede moccasins with rubber soles
Dimensions
  • Shoe size: 37
Gallery label
Label in the exhibition "The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014" DRIVING MOCCASINS Tod’s, 2014 Leather Like most Italian leather brands, Tod’s has built its reputation on the Italian provenance of its designs. Its star product is the driving moccasin, whose signature rubber nipples make it instantly recognisable. The company has succeeded in making the shoe enormously popular, while at the same time appearing exclusive. (05/04/2014 - 27/07/2014)
Summary
Like most Italian leather brands, Tod’s has built its reputation on the Italian provenance of its designs. Its star product is the driving moccasin, whose signature rubber nipples make it instantly recognisable. The company has succeeded in making the shoe enormously popular, while at the same time appearing exclusive.
Collection
Accession number
T.20:1,2-2014

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2014
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