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Sovereign

Pair of Slippers
2013 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of navy velvet slippers with silver embroidered crown, leather quilted lining.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
TitleSovereign (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
velvet with leather sole and lining
Brief description
Pair of navy blue velvet slippers embroidered with silver crowns. Church's 'Sovereign.' British, 2013.
Physical description
Pair of navy velvet slippers with silver embroidered crown, leather quilted lining.
Dimensions
  • Length: 31.5cm
  • Width: 10.5cm
  • Heel height: 2.2cm
Credit line
Given by Charlie Porter
Object history
This is part of a group of early 2010s menswear donated to the V&A by Charlie Porter, one of the most influential British menswear fashion journalists of the early 21st century. In 2000 Porter became deputy fashion editor for The Guardian, and since then, has worked as an associate editor for GQ and deputy editor for Fantastic Man. He currently writes for The Financial Times as their menswear critic, in addition to his freelance work, DJ-ing and maintaining an active blogging presence online. Porter is particularly known for his understanding of contemporary menswear and familiarity with developing streetwear and alternative trends.

At the time of the donation, Porter provided commentary on many of the pieces. He said of this piece that it was a press gift, but that he never actualy wore them.

These slippers are accompanied by a certificate confirming that they are one of a limited edition of 800, made to mark the 140th anniversary of Church's.

- Daniel Milford-Cottam
20/05/2016
Other number
263 of 800 - Limited Edition Number
Collection
Accession number
T.87:1, 2-2015

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Record createdAugust 5, 2015
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