Pair of Shoes
1928 (made)
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This shoe is covered with eau-de-Nil velvet and has a high heel, covered with silk of the same colour. A strap of golden kid crosses over the instep, surmounted with a buckle covered with diamanté.
The 1920s produced the most exciting shoes of the 20th century, with a tremendous variety of cut, colour and ornamentation. The decade saw fashion changing rapidly and shoemaking had to follow closely, producing a legion of styles. Most shoes, even those made for dancing, were high-heeled, necessitating straps over the instep. Bright colour mixes reached a peak for the 1925 Paris Exhibititon, but modern fashion was already moving towards greater subtlety, as with this example.
The 1920s produced the most exciting shoes of the 20th century, with a tremendous variety of cut, colour and ornamentation. The decade saw fashion changing rapidly and shoemaking had to follow closely, producing a legion of styles. Most shoes, even those made for dancing, were high-heeled, necessitating straps over the instep. Bright colour mixes reached a peak for the 1925 Paris Exhibititon, but modern fashion was already moving towards greater subtlety, as with this example.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand-sewn velvet and silk, kid and diamanté |
| Brief description | Pair of high-heeled shoes covered with velvet and silk, Rayne, London, 1928 |
| Physical description | Pair of high-heeled shoes covered with hand-sewn eau-de-Nil velvet and silk. With a strap of golden kid crosses over the inset. The strap is surmounted with a buckle covered with diamantés. |
| Style | |
| Production type | Limited edition |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Rayne' (Inside show) |
| Summary | This shoe is covered with eau-de-Nil velvet and has a high heel, covered with silk of the same colour. A strap of golden kid crosses over the instep, surmounted with a buckle covered with diamanté. The 1920s produced the most exciting shoes of the 20th century, with a tremendous variety of cut, colour and ornamentation. The decade saw fashion changing rapidly and shoemaking had to follow closely, producing a legion of styles. Most shoes, even those made for dancing, were high-heeled, necessitating straps over the instep. Bright colour mixes reached a peak for the 1925 Paris Exhibititon, but modern fashion was already moving towards greater subtlety, as with this example. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.145:1, 2-1997 |
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| Record created | March 1, 2004 |
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