Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

1970-1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Givenchy (designer and maker)
Place of origin
Paris (made)

Pair of deep blue-black suede pumps. Gold-metal octagonal buckle at the side, resembling a 'G' logo. Stacked leather sole. Greige leather interior.


Object details

Categories
Day Wear
Accessories
Footwear
Womenswear
Leather
Fashion
Object type
Pair of shoes
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Leather, suede and metal
Suede
Leather
Metal
Brief description
Pair of women's suede pumps, Givenchy, Paris, 1970-1979
Physical description
Pair of deep blue-black suede pumps. Gold-metal octagonal buckle at the side, resembling a 'G' logo. Stacked leather sole. Greige leather interior.
Dimensions
  • Heel to toe length: 23cm
  • Height: 11cm
  • Heel height height: 6cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CHAUSSURES / GIVENCHY / PARIS' (Fabric label inset in shoe insole)
  • '113 M 6 1/2' (Manufacturer's code in side interior of shoes.)
  • 'B / 6 1/2' (Stamped into soles)
Credit line
Given by M.T. Ortola
Object history
Donated along with T.219:1, 2-1998, T.221:1 to 3-1998 and T.222-1998
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.220:1, 2-1998

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O131412/pair-of-shoes-givenchy/
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