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Pair of Boots

2011 (made)
Artist/Maker
Alexander McQueen (designed and made by)
Place of origin
Britain (designed)

Pair of open toe ankle boots, of black suede with gold crystal studding and zip fastening with signature skull zip pull.

Object details

Categories
Footwear
Accessories
Fashion
Object type
Pair of boots
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Black suede and gold-coloured crystal studs
Suede
Shoe Making
Brief description
Pair of ankle boots, black suede with studded crystals, designed by Alexander McQueen, Britain, S/S 2011
Physical description
Pair of open toe ankle boots, of black suede with gold crystal studding and zip fastening with signature skull zip pull.
Dimensions
  • Height: 205mm
  • Width: 85mm
  • Depth: 190mm (Note: These measurements were taken by conservation for the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain)
Gallery label
(2015-2016)
Label for the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain:

Crystal Studded Boots
2011
London
Alexander McQueen
Leather, suede, glass and metal
V&A: T.107:1, 2-2011
Subject depicted
Skull
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.107:1, 2-2011

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Record createdJuly 12, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1227032/pair-of-boots-alexander-mcqueen/
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