Riri
Sandal
2013 (made)
2013 (made)
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The “Riri” sandals are from Sophia Webster’s breakthrough collection, and they are typical of her design, being colourful and playful. She is inspired by pop culture and 1970s kitsch and frequently uses patent leather and neon-coloured plastics. Sophia Webster is a graduate of the MA footwear course at the Royal College of Art and received her undergraduate degree from Cordwainers College. Webster worked as a design assistant for London-based shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood before launching her own collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Webster was awarded the 2013 British Fashion Award for ‘Emerging Accessories Designer’. Her feminine designs take inspiration from confectionary, with bright colours and whimsical elements such as flamingos and angel wings.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Riri (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Leather and synthetics |
| Brief description | One pair of Sophia Webster 'Riri'' leather Sandals, Sophia Webster, 2013 |
| Physical description | One pair of leather 'Riri' sandals, Sophia Webster, 2013 |
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| Credit line | Given by Sophia Webster |
| Object history | The “Riri” sandals were donated together with a drawing of the shoes, which has been acquired by WID (PROV.1484-2014). These shoes were created in 2013 and they were given to the V&A in 2014 by Sophia Webster and included in the exhibition 'Shoes: Pleasure and Pain' (RF: 2014/832) |
| Summary | The “Riri” sandals are from Sophia Webster’s breakthrough collection, and they are typical of her design, being colourful and playful. She is inspired by pop culture and 1970s kitsch and frequently uses patent leather and neon-coloured plastics. Sophia Webster is a graduate of the MA footwear course at the Royal College of Art and received her undergraduate degree from Cordwainers College. Webster worked as a design assistant for London-based shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood before launching her own collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Webster was awarded the 2013 British Fashion Award for ‘Emerging Accessories Designer’. Her feminine designs take inspiration from confectionary, with bright colours and whimsical elements such as flamingos and angel wings. |
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| Accession number | T.12:1,2-2015 |
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| Record created | February 6, 2015 |
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