2005.49.2

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Sporting Life_03 Left to right P90.88.3 (gym suit), P90.84.2 (red gym suit), P90.31.5 (scarf wall), P92.25.3 (denim ensemble), 72.61.60 (ensemble), 88.133.60 (scarf wall), 86.130.115 (sweatshirt and pants), 85.196.10 (gym top and tights), 2012.14.1 (grey and black dress), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2003.61.8 (catsuit), 2007.56.36 (black jumpsuit) 86.21.48, 2005.49.2, 2002.24.8 (shoes case), 96.114.1 (textile wall)

Sporting Life_37 Left to right 86.130.115 (sweatshirt and pants), 85.196.10 (gym top and tights), 2012.14.1 (dress), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2003.61.8 (catsuit), 2007.56.36 (black jumpsuit) 86.21.48, 2005.49.2, 2002.24.8 (shoes case)

Object: Shoes

Brand: Comme des Garçons (Japanese, founded 1969)

Date: Spring/Summer 2005

Medium: Patent leather and elastic

Country: Japan

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 2005.49.2

DescriptionPale pink pearlized patent leather ballerina / ballet flats with black elastic bow and wide instep strap extended to sole; heel loop; square toe (seach terms: point)

Label Text:Associated with grace and femininity, ballet-style shoes have long been worn as fashionable footwear. This version by Comme des Garçons is inspired by the shape of the pointe shoe.

In Collection(s)

2000s
Shoes

Exhibitions:

Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic
Dance and Fashion
Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse
Sporting Life

2005.49.2

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