87.109.3

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Exoticism_25 Left to right 97.60.40 (boots case), 83.190.43 (cape ensemble), 78.257.55 (paisley tunic), 83.91.12 (pink tunic and pants), 87.109.3 (boots case), 85.45.14 (belt case), 82.52.10 (hat case), 77.33.46 (shoes case), 2004.24.1 (cloak and turban)

Object: Boots

Designer: Charles Jourdan (1883 - 1976)

Date: c. 1975

Medium: Leather and faux fur

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Rubinstein

Object number: 87.109.3

DescriptionDark red glacé leather ankle boots with matching fake fur trim at the top edge, wrap styling with self tie, rounded point toe and high setback stiletto heel

Label Text:Stiletto heels were revitalized during the 1970s, and were featured on boots and sandals, as well as standard pumps. Among footwear brands, Charles Jourdan especially was associated with stilettos.

In Collection(s)

Shoes

Exhibitions:

Exoticism
Shoes: A Lexicon of Style
Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic
Boots: The Height of Fashion