Pair of Shoes
1992 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Gianni Versace opened his first shop in 1987 on the via Spiga in Milan, and presented his first signature collection as well as his first menswear collection. As one of the most important Italian designers of the 1980s and 1990s, Versace became famous for his flair and daring, strong colour sense and clean lines. After Gianni's death, his sister Donatella took over the reins of the house of Versace.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather |
| Brief description | Pair of shoes, men's, black leather pointed toe shoes with silver buckles and silver toes, Gianni Versace, Italy, 1992. |
| Physical description | Black leather pointed toe shoes with silver buckles and silver toes. Silver detail on the heel and around the ankle. A silver Versace Medusa is placed on the back of the heel. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '944
9' |
| Credit line | Given by Mark Reed |
| Summary | Gianni Versace opened his first shop in 1987 on the via Spiga in Milan, and presented his first signature collection as well as his first menswear collection. As one of the most important Italian designers of the 1980s and 1990s, Versace became famous for his flair and daring, strong colour sense and clean lines. After Gianni's death, his sister Donatella took over the reins of the house of Versace. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.65:1, 2-2011 |
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| Record created | March 28, 2011 |
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