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Pair of Boots

ca. 1995 (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

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Boot
  • Boot
Materials and techniques
Leather
Brief description
Pair of shoes, knee high black leather boots with laces, Gianni Versace, Italy, ca. 1995.
Physical description
Knee high black leather boots with laces.
Dimensions
  • Length: 31cm
  • Width: 11cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Instante Made in Italy'
  • 'Shock by Ligmar'
  • Transliteration
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.88:1, 2-2011

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Record createdMarch 28, 2011
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