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Pair of Shoes

ca. 1995 (made)
Artist/Maker
Gianni Versace (designer)
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Gianni Versace opened his first shop in 1978 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

Categories
Footwear
Embroidery
Object type
Pair of shoes
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton
Cotton (Textile)
Shoe-Making
Brief description
Pair of shoes, men's, black and white polka dot slippers embroidered with the Versace Medusa in gold, Gianni Versance, Italy, ca. 1995.
Physical description
Black and white polka dot slippers embroidered with the Versace Medusa in gold.
Dimensions
  • Length: 28cm
  • Width: 10cm
  • Height: 9mm
Gallery label
(2015-2016)
Label for the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

Comfort and Privilege
While gentlemen were often restrained in their choice of daily footwear, in the privacy of the home they tended towards the exotic. Mule slippers in rich materials were worn by the wealthy 18th-century man at home and when receiving visitors. This tradition of luxury and comfort has continued into modern times. Today these indoor shoes are increasingly worn outdoors – suggesting a privileged informality.
Men’s polka-dot slippers
About 1995
Italy
Versace
Cotton, embroidery and synthetics
Given by Mark Reed
V&A: T.87:1, 2-2011
Credit line
Given by Mark Reed
Summary
Gianni Versace opened his first shop in 1978 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
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.87:1, 2-2011

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Record createdMarch 28, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1193768/pair-of-shoes-gianni-versace/
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