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Pair of Shoes

1995 (made)
Artist/Maker
Gucci (designers)
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Black leather with pointed toe. Silver snaffle buckle. The shoes have a deep welt and a pronounced heel.

Object details

Categories
Men's Clothes
Footwear
Fashion
Object type
Pair of shoes
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Leather and metal
Brief description
Pair of shoes, men's, black leather with pointed toe and silver snaffle buckle, Gucci, Italy, 1995.
Physical description
Black leather with pointed toe. Silver snaffle buckle. The shoes have a deep welt and a pronounced heel.
Dimensions
  • Length: 30cm
  • Height: 10cm
  • Heel height: 4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Gucci Made in Italy' (On metal bar on the sole)
  • '41 1/2' (Engraved on sole)
Gallery label
(2015-2016)
Label for the exhibition Shoe: Pleasure and Pain

Desirable Snaffles
With their distinctive snaffle-bit metal detail, Gucci shoes became a demonstration of status. The instep chain strap was apparently inspired by the founder’s love of English equestrianism, with its links to class and privilege. Gucci’s prestigious snaffle came to represent a sort of laid-back arrogance associated with the wealthy man.
Black shoes
1995
Italy
Gucci
Leather and metal
Worn and given by Mark Reed
V&A: T.74:1, 2-2011
Credit line
Given by Mark Reed
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.74:1, 2-2011

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Record createdMarch 29, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1193819/pair-of-shoes-gucci/
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