Object: Shoes
Brand:
Christian Louboutin
(French, founded 1991)
Designer:
Christian Louboutin
(born 1963)
Date: Fall 2002
Medium: Black pony skin and silver metal
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Christian Louboutin
Object number: 2005.76.2
DescriptionChina Queen platform shoes; black ponyskin pumps with high platform unit sole covered with silver metal engraved with floral scrollwork
Label Text:These platforms by Christian Louboutin reference Manchu shoes, which are distinguished by simple, slipper style uppers mounted on a high platform. The Manchus ruled China during the Qing dynasty. Unlike Han Chinese women, Manchu women did not bind their feet.
Exhibitions:
- Exoticism