Pair of Shoes

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In 1957 the shoemaker Raymond Massaro designed a beige pump with a black toecap and heel for Chanel. This became known as the classic Chanel shoe and Karl Lagerfeld has constantly re-invented and updated the style each season. These two-tone cotton sling-backs have the instantly identifiable interlocked Cs emblazoned not on the toe caps as usual but on the heel. They are further enhanced with a row of pearls – another signature feature of Chanel designs.

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Categories	Footwear Wall Coverings Accessories
Object type	Pair of shoes
Parts	This object consists of 2 parts. Shoe Shoe
Materials and techniques	Cotton, leather and pearls Cotton (Textile) Leather Pearl Shoe-Making
Brief description	Pair of two-toned sling back, Chanel 2015
Physical description	One pair, of two tone sling- back shoes, Chanel, 2015
Dimensions	Height: 160mm Width: 185mm Depth: 180mm (Note: These measurements were taken during the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain (2015))
Gallery label	(2015-2016) Label for Shoes: Pleasure and Pain Dressed for Success In the 1980s, the Chanel high heel was a power tool for the ambitious business woman. With the instantly identifiable interlocked Cs subtly emblazoned on the toecaps, the classic two-tone shoe was usually in tan kid with black patent leather toe. The style has been constantly re-invented and updated but Chanel shoes are still recognisable and desirable. Women’s two-tone sling-backs 2015 Paris Chanel Cotton, leather and pearls V&A: T.20:1, 2-2015
Object history	This pair of shoes was acquired to be included in the exhibtion Shoes: Pleasure and Pain RF 2015/257
Summary	In 1957 the shoemaker Raymond Massaro designed a beige pump with a black toecap and heel for Chanel. This became known as the classic Chanel shoe and Karl Lagerfeld has constantly re-invented and updated the style each season. These two-tone cotton sling-backs have the instantly identifiable interlocked Cs emblazoned not on the toe caps as usual but on the heel. They are further enhanced with a row of pearls – another signature feature of Chanel designs.
Collection	Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number	T.20:1, 2-2015

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Record created	March 30, 2015
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1312036/pair-of-shoes-chanel/

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