Wannabe loafer
Shoe
1998 (designed)
1998 (designed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The influential shoe designer Patrick Cox (born Canada, 1963) is also known as the hero of the 1990s loafer. He created the 'Wannabe' range of chunky loafers for men and women for his Autumn/Winter 1993-94 collection. Much to his surprise the style became so popular that a doorman had to be employed to manage the queues that formed outside his London shop.
In a radio interview (BBC Radio 4) in 1997 Cox explained the shoe’s appeal. 'I think the success of the “Wannabe” loafer is the comfort factor and the cult that built around it…even if you don't want to wear them any more because one too many of your friends have them or too many pop stars wore them that week…you end up wearing them because they are so comfortable.'
In a radio interview (BBC Radio 4) in 1997 Cox explained the shoe’s appeal. 'I think the success of the “Wannabe” loafer is the comfort factor and the cult that built around it…even if you don't want to wear them any more because one too many of your friends have them or too many pop stars wore them that week…you end up wearing them because they are so comfortable.'
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Wannabe loafer (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Leather with metal and velcro |
| Brief description | Leather loafer 'Wannabe loafer' with chunky zip over the instep, designed by Patrick Cox, Great Britain, 1998 |
| Physical description | Black leather loafer with a chunky zip over the instep. Velcro fastening. |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Patrick Cox |
| Production | Autumn/Winter Collection 1998 |
| Summary | The influential shoe designer Patrick Cox (born Canada, 1963) is also known as the hero of the 1990s loafer. He created the 'Wannabe' range of chunky loafers for men and women for his Autumn/Winter 1993-94 collection. Much to his surprise the style became so popular that a doorman had to be employed to manage the queues that formed outside his London shop. In a radio interview (BBC Radio 4) in 1997 Cox explained the shoe’s appeal. 'I think the success of the “Wannabe” loafer is the comfort factor and the cult that built around it…even if you don't want to wear them any more because one too many of your friends have them or too many pop stars wore them that week…you end up wearing them because they are so comfortable.' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.182-1998 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2004 |
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