Pair of Shoes
1968-1969 (made)
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Chelsea Cobbler was established in 1967 by the designers Richard Smith and Mandy Wilkins. They catered for clients who wanted distinctive shoes to accessorize their outfits. These dramatic dark green lizard skin shoes were purchased and worn by the interior designer David Mlinaric.
The late 1960s saw young men enjoying a greater freedom in dress. More traditionally 'feminine' fabrics such as velvet and chiffon, brighter colours, and more figure-conscious styles were gleefully appropriated for their wardrobes. These shoes, with their simple styling but unexpected colour and material, are typical of clothes found in the new male wardrobes.
The late 1960s saw young men enjoying a greater freedom in dress. More traditionally 'feminine' fabrics such as velvet and chiffon, brighter colours, and more figure-conscious styles were gleefully appropriated for their wardrobes. These shoes, with their simple styling but unexpected colour and material, are typical of clothes found in the new male wardrobes.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lizard skin and leather |
| Brief description | Pair of men's shoes of dark green lizard skin, designed by Richard Smith and Mandy Wilkins, Chelsea Cobbler, Great Britain, 1968-1969 |
| Physical description | Pair of men's shoes of dark green lizard skin. Pumps with a brown leather interior. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Gallery label | Chelsea Cobbler shoes found favour with a high-profile fashionable clientele. David Mlinaric wore these shoes with an adventurous combination of yellow trousers and a pink velvet coat acquired in the progressive boutique 'Hung on You'.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by David Mlinaric |
| Object history | Registered File number 1979/1786. |
| Historical context | These dark green lizard skin shoes were purchased and worn by the interior designer David Mlinaric. Chelsea Cobbler was established in 1967 by the designers Richard Smith and Mandy Wilkins. They catered for clients who wanted distinctive shoes to accessorize their outfits. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
| Summary | Chelsea Cobbler was established in 1967 by the designers Richard Smith and Mandy Wilkins. They catered for clients who wanted distinctive shoes to accessorize their outfits. These dramatic dark green lizard skin shoes were purchased and worn by the interior designer David Mlinaric. The late 1960s saw young men enjoying a greater freedom in dress. More traditionally 'feminine' fabrics such as velvet and chiffon, brighter colours, and more figure-conscious styles were gleefully appropriated for their wardrobes. These shoes, with their simple styling but unexpected colour and material, are typical of clothes found in the new male wardrobes. |
| Bibliographic reference | De la Haye, Amy, ed. The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997.
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| Accession number | T.491&A-1985 |
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| Record created | October 1, 2003 |
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