Object: Boots
Brand:
Marc Jacobs
(American, founded 1993)
Designer:
Marc Jacobs
(born 1963)
Date: Fall/Winter 2011
Medium: Patent leather, rubber, metal and shearling
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Anonymous
Object number: 2012.58.1
DescriptionPearlized deep red short boots in patent leather or vinyl coated leather with high platform wedge in off white rubber with angled back heel and black ridge soles at front pad and back heel, royal blue band trim at lower boot edge, black band at top edge, center back facing with black cord lacing and black metal eyelet grommets, shearling lining, topstitched details at center back, heel, front ankle arch and top edge
Label Text:These boots evoke visions of space exploration and comic book heroines, while taking on characteristics of all-weather footwear. Marc Jacobs’s ability to stylishly combine disparate influences is a trademark of his aesthetic. As a leader in hip, contemporary fashion, Jacobs’s designs are consistently favored by the young and unerringly trend-conscious.
Exhibitions:
- Boots: The Height of Fashion