Object: Shoes
Brand:
Lanvin
(French, founded 1889)
Date: Summer 2008
Medium: Patent leather and brass metal
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Pepper Hemingway
Object number: 2015.51.3
DescriptionDeep blue sandals in patent leather with t-strap and ankle strap; 1 inch platform and chunky 1 3/4 inch heels; brass ring hardware at straps; retro 1970s style
Label Text:Of his time as creative director of Lanvin, Alber Elbaz explained that he felt “like an acrobat balancing between two worlds: the past and present.” During his tenure, accessories became a greater part of the Lanvin aesthetic than ever before. The brand’s statement making shoes—whether chunky-heeled sandals, spike heels, or chic sneakers—allowed many fans to tap into the heritage of the brand.