Object: Ensemble
Brand:
Rodarte
(American, founded 2005)
Designer:
Nicholas Kirkwood
(born 1980)
Date: Spring 2009
Medium: Grey printed and solid leather, cotton tulle, and lace
Country: USA
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2009.53.2
DescriptionGrey and white dress ensemble consisting of minidress of printed marblized leather, hand marbled cotton tulle and lace; coodinating grey leather belt; and pair of leather boots by Nicholas Kirkwood
Label Text:Nicholas Kirkwood designed these fetish-inspired boots for Rodarte’s Spring 2009 collection. Their intricate, strappy design resulted in what the designer termed “a strait-jacket for the leg.” Exceptionally high boots are considered among the sexiest styles in fashion, as they draw the eye up the thigh.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today
- American Beauty