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Light Boot

Pair of Boots
2001 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Knee length high heeled black pointy toed boot with a fibre optic network resting beneath a fine mesh covering. These optics light up the boot - red, blue and white - at the switch of a mini bulb located on one side. Zip on outer edge of each boot. NB. 2 extra sets of fibre optic ligths.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Boot
  • Boot
  • Flash Light
  • Flash Light
TitleLight Boot (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Leather mesh and plastic zip
Brief description
Black stiletto boots with fibre optic network, Patrick Cox, England, Winter 2001
Physical description
Knee length high heeled black pointy toed boot with a fibre optic network resting beneath a fine mesh covering. These optics light up the boot - red, blue and white - at the switch of a mini bulb located on one side. Zip on outer edge of each boot. NB. 2 extra sets of fibre optic ligths.
Dimensions
  • Top to heel length: 47cm
  • Heel height: 9cm
Size 40
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Patrick Cox' 'Look Book: A11 18' (Label)
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Patrick Cox
Object history
Patrick Cox refers to this way of decorating the boot as the last word in modern embroidery: "they are guaranteed to make the wearer feel like a million dollars". The LIGHT BOOT is limited editio and will be perfect for any glamorous party, etc.
Production
Autumn/Winter collection
Collection
Accession number
T.10:1&2-2002

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Record createdApril 3, 2003
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