Athena
Sandal
2014 (made)
2014 (made)
| Place of origin |
The British luxury shoe brand Gina was established in 1954 by Cypriot-born Mehmet Kurdash and has been producing high-end shoes in London ever since. The family-run company relocated their operations in 2011 to a new 40,000 square feet state-of-the-art unit in North London. The brand is named after the Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, whose sensual allure and glamour the shoes strove to emulate. Gina shoes are a favourite of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, singers and actresses.
The ‘Athena’ sandals are one of the most successful and popular designs by the brand, particularly for the Middle Eastern market.
The ‘Athena’ sandals are one of the most successful and popular designs by the brand, particularly for the Middle Eastern market.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Athena (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | One pair of flat 'Athena' sandals, GINA, 2014 |
| Physical description | One pair of flat leather sandals with Swarovski-embellished strap |
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| Marks and inscriptions | GINA (Name of brand on the insole) |
| Gallery label | The flat sandals of British luxury brand GINA, adorned with sparkling crystals, are a favourite of affluent Middle Eastern women. The sandals glimmer with each step underneath women’s floor-length coverings. GINA footwear conjures images of glamour and a lavish lifestyle.
Flat sandals
2014
London
GINA
Leather, glass and metal
Given by GINA
V&A: T.8:1, 2-2015(13/06/2015 -31/01/2016) |
| Credit line | Given by GINA |
| Object history | This shoes were created in 2014 and they were given to the V&A in 2015 and included in the exhibition 'Shoes: Pleasure and Pain' (RF:2015/237) |
| Summary | The British luxury shoe brand Gina was established in 1954 by Cypriot-born Mehmet Kurdash and has been producing high-end shoes in London ever since. The family-run company relocated their operations in 2011 to a new 40,000 square feet state-of-the-art unit in North London. The brand is named after the Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, whose sensual allure and glamour the shoes strove to emulate. Gina shoes are a favourite of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, singers and actresses. The ‘Athena’ sandals are one of the most successful and popular designs by the brand, particularly for the Middle Eastern market. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.8:1, 2-2015 |
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| Record created | April 23, 2015 |
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